Kinsale Yacht Club plans for an Under 25 sailing team are progressing in West Cork.
The plan is to acquire a suitable yacht (most likely a J/24) that will compete on the under 25 keelboat circuit around Ireland.
It follows expressions of interest and 'considerable support' from many KYC members.
Ten U25 sailors (5 male and 5 female) under the leadership of Team Captain Mikey Carroll are already putting their own fundraising plans in place to finance the team, according to former KYC Commodore Dave Sullivan, who is the U25 Team Mentor.
As Afloat reported previously, Skerries Sailing Club in north Dublin recently purchased J/24s for a similar purpose.
