Cruising Association Whistle Stop East Coast Cruise Rafts Up at Wicklow Harbour

24th June 2021

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Cruising Association of Ireland yachts raft up at the South Quay in Wicklow Harbour as part of the CAI's 'East Coast Whistle Stop Cruise' Credit: R. Bateman

The Cruising Association of Ireland's Whistle Stop Cruise of the east coast of Ireland overnighted at Wicklow Harbour.

The association says the cruise has attracted a fleet of 23 boats since it commenced on Tuesday 22nd June.

The Cruising Association also intends to visit Arklow, Greystones, Skerries, Malahide and Dublin over the course of the six-day event.

Over 50 sailors are involved with 'enthusiastic cooperation from marinas and sailing clubs'.

On Saturday 27 June the cruise is headed for Dublin City. Dublin Port will open the Tom Clarke bridge and the fleet will berth at the long pontoon near the 3 Arena on the River Liffey.

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