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Friday, 30 May 2008 09:39

O'Rourke the underdog enters the race

It has been confirmed that Ireland will have a second entry in the Volvo Ocean Race. Fastnet winner, twice Afloat sailor of the year, and national offshore-sprint hero Ger O’Rourke will use the title-holding boat, ABN Amro 1 (aka Black Betty) to take on the new generation of VO70s. Let…

Friday, 30 May 2008 14:50

BIG FLEET EXPECTED FOR HOwTHS CITROEN LAMBAY RACES

Howth Yacht Club’s annual regatta takes place on Saturday 7th June with the traditional Lambay Races - sponsored by Citroen and its local dealer Tom Walsh Motors in Baldoyle - expected to attract its usual large fleet of up to 150 boats.

Thursday, 29 May 2008 16:32

Second Irish entry in the Volvo Ocean Race

The Irish Times reports this morning has confirmed that a second Irish entry in to the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) will be made this week following the purchase of the winning boat from the 2005/6 race by offshore sailor Ger O'Rourke.O'Rourke was crowned Afloat sailor of the year in 2007,…

Thursday, 29 May 2008 12:32

Class divisions emerge for Cork

With six weeks to the first gun at ACCBank Cork Week the Class divisions are beginning to take shape with handicap bands in the big boat fleets forecast to be similar to 2006.

Thursday, 29 May 2008 09:38

Galway stopover site goes live

The organisers of Ireland's Volvo Ocean Race stopover have launched their website for the event as the countdown passed the one year mark. Lets Do It Galway, chaired by Enda O Coineen, is now seeking volunteers and spectator craft for the event.

Wednesday, 28 May 2008 20:30

Third team proposal 'not received'

ICRA Commodore Fintan Cairns says no proposal has been received by Irish national champion Dave Dwyer to try and form another Irish Commodore's Cup team in spite of a press statement from the Mariners Cove team stating they are keen to form a third team for next month's event in…

Wednesday, 28 May 2008 09:32

Dublin Docklands to come alive

The quays of the River Liffey play host to Ireland's biggest docklands festival this bank holiday weekend, as the nautical world moves slightly upstream and into the city centre for three days of festivities.