Cobh Traditional Sail Regatta – June 27th -29th 2014

Now in its 4th year , the annual Cobh Traditional Sail Regatta will be held from 27th to the 29th June 2014, on the waters adjacent to the amphitheatre of the town of Cobh. The event is organised in association with The Cove Sailing Club and the Naval Service Yacht Squadron. It is an opportunity to enjoy both sea and shore activities with traditional sailing trips, traditional music, sea shanties and an eventful prize giving ceremony.
The opening ceremony takes place in the Sirus Centre on Friday 27th at 19.30 hours, with entertainment provided by local sea shanties group the Mollgoggers and local musicians On Saturday and Sunday a full programme of events is planned with the Rankin, Cork harbour One Design and White Sail Fleet racing in the beautiful setting of Cork Harbour.

There will also be an opportunity to tour the traditional wooden vessels the Ruth, the Irene and the Soteria. In keeping with the ethos of the festival of promoting sailing amongst young people the festival is sponsoring 8 young people to participate in a week’s sail training on the Spirit of Oysterhaven in June. These teenagers are drawn from various schools and organisations in Cobh.