The south coast regatta season is in full swing, and Kinsale was the place to be at the weekend for sailing activities and a spectacular fireworks display set off from the commanding position of James Fort at Kinsale Harbour.
The country's 'oldest' regatta drew in crowds of spectators for the regatta and for the smaller-than-hoped-for SCORA fleet heading to Baltimore.
When it's August Bank Holiday, it's Kinsale Regatta Photo: Bob Bateman
Adding to the spectacle was the arrival of the 55m superyacht, Adela that been a contender for some superyacht racing titles with victories in the St Barths Bucket, RORC Caribbean 600, Antigua Superyacht Challenge and the America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta over the past five years.
Fireworks viewed from Charlesfort were a spectacular sight at Kinsale Harbour on Saturday night Photo: Bob Bateman
As readers of Afloat are aware, West Cork's Calves Week Regatta is scheduled to begin on Tuesday with Cork Harbour's Cobh Regatta taking place the following weekend.
The 55m long and 250 tonne superyacht Adela dwarfs local vessels at Kinsale Harbour Photo: Bob Bateman
The presence of the superyacht at Kinsale marina and the historic Ilen, Ireland's last trading ketch, at the town quay, added to the festive maritime summer scene in Kinsale.
It was an exciting and eventful weekend on the south coast. See Bob Bateman's photo gallery from Kinsale below.
