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Fog Delays Cork Week Harbour Racing

8th July 2026
Fog Delay: Yachts wait in Cork Harbour as thick fog reduces visibility to around 100 metres on Wednesday morning, forcing the display of AP ahead of Cork Week's scheduled harbour racing. Photo: Bob Bateman.
Fog Delay: Yachts wait in Cork Harbour as thick fog reduces visibility to around 100 metres on Wednesday morning, forcing the display of AP ahead of Cork Week's scheduled harbour racing Credit: Bob Bateman

Thick fog delayed the start of Wednesday's scheduled harbour racing at Cork Week after visibility in Cork Harbour dropped to around 100 metres.

The AP postponement signal was displayed ahead of the planned 12 noon start as race officials monitored conditions.

Principal Race Officer Con Murphy, whose committee vessel was anchored approximately 100 metres off Fort Camden, reported the restricted visibility on Wednesday morning.

Harbour racing had been scheduled for all Cork Week fleets as part of the regatta's rotating race programme. Organisers are expected to review conditions before deciding when racing can begin.

Published in Cork Week
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