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3rd February 2011

ICRA Nationals 2011 Preview

The Cruiser Racer sailing event of the season is on June 17th - 19th. There is already overseas interest from Wales and the UK for the ICRA Nationals, and this year the event is also being promoted in France. The Cork-hosted event is timed carefully to co-ordinate with Dun Laoghaire-Dingle Race and Sovereigns Cup, offering Dublin boats the opportunity to make one trip south and have potential to compete in all the three.

The Royal Cork is making a special effort to run a great event to follow the excellent ICRA Nationals in 2010 in the Royal St George.

In appreciation of the strength of fleet in Cork Harbour, Class 4 has been added to this year's event in an effort to attract the Cobh and East Ferry fleet and encourage boats in this category in Royal Cork, Kinsale and on the south coast to participate.

The club is also making special arrangements to facilitate boats arriving on trailers by offering reasonable lift in and out fees.

The Corinthian Cup for Non-Spinnaker Classes is being developed further this year, adding a new Corinthian Cup Trophy to cater for fact that there are two classes and both Progressive Echo and IRC results.

ICRA 's all-inclusive policy will apply to this event, welcoming all those who wish to participate and enjoy sailing in the true spirit of what non-spinnaker is all about. A big fleet is expected.

ICRA Nationals has built a reputation as being a high-calibre, well-organised national championships and looks forward with enthusiasm to building on that reputation in the Royal Cork Yacht Club next June. Entries are expected from all coasts of Ireland, including a strong WIORA presence.

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