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The National Yacht Club in partnership with the ISA would like to invite women of all ages and all levels of sailing and other water sports to come sailing on Sunday 11th July  from 13.00 - 17.00 hrs.

This is a great opportunity to join fellow female sailors for an  enjoyable afternoon of sailing in the ISA's fleet of eight J80s, beautiful 8 metre long one-design racing  sailboats. We hope to get as many women as possible out sailing on  11th July, followed by a few drinks up in the bar afterwards.

Each J80 will have 4 or 5 crew on board of whom 2 will be experienced  crew who will explain all to those guests on board. Lifejackets or  buoyancy aids will be supplied and are mandatory for all participants  on the water.

If you are keen to join us and sail in the J80s on Sunday 11th, please  contact Pamela Smithwick at [email protected] or Cathy Mac  Aleavey on 0879480801.

Published in Boating Fixtures

Crosshaven Boat Yard is the Irish distributor for Dufour Yachts of France. Crosshaven Boatyard offers a complete range of top quality Cruising and Racing yachts from 32 feet to 52 feet.

Crosshaven Boat Yard was established over 60 years ago and has been a family-based operation since its early days.

The Yard originally specialised in building commercial fishing boats and small pleasure craft, both sail and power and is famous for its involvement in the construction of a number of significant yachts such as Gypsy Moth V, Saint Brendan, Longbow II and a series of Moondusters were completed up to the early ’80s.

Crosshaven Boat Yard installed the first commercial marina, with a Marine Travel hoist, in Ireland in 1979. This era saw a major change of emphasis in the business and since then we have concentrated on all aspects of the repair, care and maintenance.

The Cork Harbour company also offer, the White Shark Range of Sports Boats cater for angling and water skiing interests.

Crosshaven Boatyard are also agents for the popular Seaward Range of Motor Cruisers from 19′ to 42′.

The firm's Brokerage service consistently achieves top results for our large client base and we can offer the best professional advice whether you are a buyer or a boat owner.

The yard is situated just a stone's throw from the Royal Cork Yacht Club,  the oldest yacht club in the world founded in 1720.