The Royal Cork’s first female Vice Admiral has spoken of her pride at making history in the world’s oldest yacht club.
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, Annamarie Fegan was elected at the club’s 301st AGM in early January.
She is best known in sailing circles as co-owner of Nieulargo with husband Denis Murphy and daughters Molly and Mia.
The boat can count the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle and Fastnet 450 among its victories, and it’s one of the favourites for the Round Ireland Race in 2022.
Fegan will also co-chair Volvo Cork Week 2022 with Ross Deasy.
Speaking to EchoLive.ie, Fegan said of her pioneering new role: “I’m standing on the shoulders of lots of women who didn’t have the same opportunities. There’s a huge surge of support for me from both male and females.”
EchoLive.ie has much more on the story HERE.