Kinsale Yacht Club Hosts Webinar for Sovereigns Cup Prep

4th June 2025

Tom MacSweeney

Kinsale Yacht Club hosts a pre-event webinar on June 17, offering essential tips for the Sovereigns Cup. Get race-ready with expert insights ahead of the competition from June 25 to 28.

Kinsale Yacht Club is taking an innovative approach to the Sovereign's Cup, which it will be hosting at the end of the month.

To provide information for Skippers, Tacticians, and Crew Leads preparing for the event, it will hold a seminar next Tuesday for Skippers, Tacticians and Crew preparing for the Sovereign's Cup at the end of this month.

"We're hosting a dedicated Webinar to help get race-ready and make the most of time in Kinsale," the club has announced.

This will be by Zoom on Tuesday, June 17, from 7 to 8 p.m.

"The session will be packed with essential information, expert tips and a chance to ask your questions ahead of one of the most anticipated events on the Irish sailing calendar. Our experienced panel will guide you through: Arrival Logistics: Where to go, what to bring, and when to get there; Regatta Format; Understand the schedule, courses and scoring systems;.What to expect from local conditions, tides and tactics in this sailing area.

"Whether you're a seasoned Sovereign's Cup veteran or making your debut at this year's event, this webinar will ensure you arrive informed and confident.

"You'll have the opportunity to ask our panel anything—from sail declarations to shoreside facilities."

The Sovereign's cup, sponsored by Kildare Innovation Campus will run from June 25 to 28, incorporating the ICRA National Championships.

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Tom MacSweeney writes a column for Afloat.ie. He is former RTE Marine Correspondent/Presenter of Seascapes and has a monthly Seascapes Podcast on the Community Radio Network and Podcast services

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