110 Boats Sign Up for Cork Week at Royal Cork Yacht Club, Online Entry is Still Open

25th June 2018

Royal Cork's Simon Coveney will skipper Dublin J109 JEDI at Volvo Cork Week in July Credit: Afloat.ie

With 110 boats already entered, Volvo Cork Week is preparing to welcome crews and boats from all over Ireland, the UK and from as far away as Dubai, Australia and Hong Kong. With a new flexible format of racing available to participants, competitors can choose to race for the full five days, three days or contestants can hold their own class championships, finishing on the Saturday. It’s an exciting amendment that has attracted a diverse demographic from many sectors of the sailing world. It also allows competitors to enjoy the outstanding entertainment once ashore.

At The Royal Cork Yacht Club, there are fun packed family events such as treasure hunts, face painting and kids games on Sunday,15th and Saturday, 21st July, kicking off at 11am.

At the Opening Ceremony on 15th July, there is live music from easy listening crooner, The Loungeman, who returns for the Ladies Fashion Show and Lunch on Wednesday 18th July. Every night of the week there is world class music and entertainment following the races and Gala Dinners, including The Roaring Forties, Midnight Sons and Amazing Apples as well as late night DJs throughout the weekend.

Online entry is still open and the closing date is 30th June.

Event and Entertainment Timetable Volvo Cork Week Race Week Timetable

Sunday 15th July 12.00pm: Family Fun Day with Volvo Promotions 15.00pm: Live Music with The Loungeman 17.00pm: Opening Ceremony 20.00pm: Admirals Dinner	Sunday 15th July 11.00am: Morning Practice Racing 14.30pm: Afternoon Practice Racing
Monday 16th July 13.00pm: Afternoon Tea with BUMBLEance and special guest Anna Geary 16.30pm: Live Music with RECKLESS 19.00pm Live Music at The Royal Cork Yacht Club	Monday 16th July 11.00am: Fastnet Race/ Wreck Series - Race 1
Tuesday 17th July 13.00pm: Public Open Day with 96fm Giveaway 16.30pm: Live Music with Gerald Ahern 19.00pm Live Music at The Royal Cork Yacht Club	Tuesday 17th July 11.00am: Fastnet Race/ Wreck Series - Race 2
Wednesday 18th July 12.30pm: Ladies Fashion Show & Lunch with special guests Francis Brennan and harpist Carys Ann Evans 16.30pm: Live Music with The Loungeman 19.00pm Live Music at The Royal Cork Yacht Club 20.00pm: Beaufort Cup Gala Dinner at Naval base 21.00pm: Live Music with Amazing Apples - followed by late night DJ	Wednesday 18th July 11.00am: Harbour Race - Race 3
Thursday 19th July 16.30pm: Live Music with Holy Moly 19.00pm: Corporate Evening, BBQ and Live Music 21.00pm: UV5 followed by late night DJ	Thursday 19th July 10.00am: In Shore Series - Race 4 12.30pm: In Shore Series - Race 5 14.30pm: In Shore Series - Race 6
Friday 20th July 16.30pm: Live Music with Savage Cabbage 20.00pm: Volvo Cork Week Closing Dinner with Spectacular Fireworks Display 21.00pm: Live Music with Midnight Sons - followed by late night DJ	Friday 20th July 10.00am: In Shore Series - Race 7 12.30pm: In Shore Series - Race 8 14.30pm: In Shore Series - Race 9
Saturday 21st July 11.00am: Family Fun Day with Volvo Promotions 16.00pm: Live Music 19.00pm: Quartet For Drinks Reception 20.00pm: Black Tie Gala Dinner 21.00pm: The Roaring Forties	Saturday 21st July 12.30pm: Club Regatta Race 1 & 2

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