Cork's 'Ocean to City' Race Eyes Better Weather for 2026

23rd August 2025

Tom MacSweeney

Meitheal Mara is teaming up with Welsh Sea Rowing and the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association for the '5 Miles from Home' rowing challenge. According to Meitheal Mara, this event can be "joined from anywhere in the world," with participants completing the 5-mile course on their local waters between August 27 and 31.

The organisers of the 'Ocean to City' coastal rowing race in Cork Harbour have declared a weather hope and wish – for next Summer!

"Fingers and toes crossed for some good weather this time," the Meitheal Mara people say, announcing the 2026 event for the June Bank Holiday Weekend, Saturday, May 30.

They deserve some good weather, having been hit by nasty conditions for the past few years.

Meantime, they are combining with Welsh Sea Rowing and the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association for the '5 Miles from Home' rowing challenge, which, Meitheal Mara says, can be "joined from anywhere in the world, participants completing the 5-mile course on their home waters from August 27-31."

Registration and more information here

Published in Coastal Rowing, Cork Harbour

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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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