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17th October 2022

Bantry Bay Port Is Not Included in Port of Cork's ‘Masterplan’

The south-west port of Bantry Bay has not been included in the Port of Cork's major new masterplan, the company confirmed last week.

According to the Southern Star, the Port of Cork Company (PoCC) is planning to share the emerging concepts of the ‘Port Masterplan 2050’ in a series of consultation meetings.

Afloat adds these meetings have taken place in Ringaskiddy, Cork and most recently in Cobh (see related story: By 2030 Port of Cork to vacate city centre).

The port area of Bantry Bay Port Company, which comes under the auspices of PoCC, is however not included in the 'Port Masterplan 2050'

The Masterplan will allow the company to adapt to a shifting landscape in port operations and plan its development as a key global port of the future.

For more on this the newspaper reports.

In addition to a story on a joint venture project (announced in 2021) to build on Whiddy Island a green energy plant.

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Irish Sailing

The Irish Sailing Association, also known as Irish Sailing, is the national governing body for sailing, powerboating and windsurfing in Ireland.

Founded in 1945 as the Irish Dinghy Racing Association, it became the Irish Yachting Association in 1964 and the Irish Sailing Association in 1992.

Irish Sailing is a Member National Authority (MNA) of World Sailing and a member of the Olympic Federation of Ireland.

The Association is governed by a volunteer board, elected by the member clubs. Policy Groups provide the link with members and stakeholders while advising the Board on specialist areas. There is a professional administration and performance staff, based at the headquarters in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

Core functions include the regulation of sailing education, administering racing and selection of Irish sailors for international competition. It is the body recognised by the Olympic Federation of Ireland for nominating Irish qualified sailors to be considered for selection to represent Ireland at the Olympic Games. Irish sailors have medalled twice at the Olympics – David Wilkins and Jamie Wikinson at the 1980 games, and Annalise Murphy at the 2016 games.

The Association, through its network of clubs and centres, offers curriculum-based training in the various sailing, windsurfing and powerboating disciplines. Irish Sailing qualifications are recognised by Irish and European Authorities. Most prominent of these are the Yachtmaster and the International Certificate of Competency.

It runs the annual All-Ireland Championships (formerly the Helmsman’s Championship) for senior and junior sailors.

The Association has been led by leading lights in the sailing and business communities. These include Douglas Heard, Clayton Love Junior, John Burke and Robert Dix.

Close to 100 sailors have represented Ireland at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Membership of Irish Sailing is either by direct application or through membership of an affiliated organisation. The annual membership fee ranges from €75 for families, down to €20 for Seniors and Juniors.