The Royal Cork Yacht Club has been awarded the accolade of being a 5 Gold Anchor marina as well as an ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) Clean Marina.
The Royal Cork becomes the first yacht club in Ireland to be awarded this prestigious title and it received the maximum number of anchors on its first assessment.
The scheme is designed for the marina consumer by The Yacht Harbour Association with contribution from the RYA, and helps boat owners make an informed decision on where to berth. This will help Cork Harbour realise it’s potential as a tourist destination for the leisure marine sector.
This is welcome news for the RCYC only a few short months before the start of Cork Week, the organization of which is gathering apace.
As well as a large Irish contingent, entries are being received from all over the world.
Sailing Logic’s Reflex 38 Tim Thubron, will skipper “Visit Malta Puma.” The Hamble-based sailor had a great start to the year with a class winning performance in the RORC Caribbean 600.
The J/109 Class will be holding the Irish National Championships at Cork Week and Greg Burgess’ Welsh J/109 “Bluejay” will be back to defend their Cork Week title.
In recent years, the Quarter Tonner Class has enjoyed a renaissance and, as such, a separate class looks likely for Cork Week.
The first Cork Week took place in 1978. Cork Week 2012 takes place at the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven, Co. Cork from July 7th to 13th.
Related links for this article
Cork Week website
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