The Irish Cruiser Racer Association (ICRA) Under 25 Support programme is now open for 2022 applications.

In 2020, ICRA created a support programme to help clubs develop their own Under 25 squads. In the first two years of the scheme, the cruiser racer body has assisted ten clubs from all corners of the country to establish and campaign U25 squads.

"In our third year of funding, we will be able to provide successful applicant clubs with an initial Capital Grant to assist clubs to buy a keelboat for their U25 squad", ICRA's Dave Cullen told Afloat.

The scheme will then continue to provide an annual allowance to assist the club run their U25 programme until it is well established.

"ICRA is now inviting Category One Irish Yacht Clubs to send an 'Expression of Interest' and apply to join this programme", Cullen said.

Full details about the programme can be found here