29th Cork Dry Gin Calves Week less than 2 weeks away
by Hilary McCarthy 21 Jul 2013 22:05 BST
6-9 August 2013
From Tuesday the 6th to Friday the 9th of August the crews of 60 yachts will race around the Islands off Schull Harbour, in the pristine waters of Roaring Water Bay and beyond, with the much anticipated Fastnet Race will take place on Thursday 8th of August.
Already over 50 boats have secured entry to compete at the Festival of Sailing, with entries from Dublin, Cork, Schull, Kinsale, Tralee, and Dungarvan. Notable entries include Conor and Denise Phelan's 'Jump Juice', Kieran Twomey's 'Gloves Off', Paul O'Higgins' 'Rockabill V', Brian O'Sullivan's 'Amazing Grace', Michael OLeary's 'Act Two', Ciaran Geoghegan's 'Fizz', Frank Doyle's 'Endgame', Jimmy Nyhan's 'Outrigger' and Conor Doyle's 'Freya'. This year there will be a strict cap of 60 boats competing to ensure an enjoyable experience for all.
Schull is set in the center of an area of outstanding natural beauty, the prevailing southwesterly winds having travelled more than 2,000 miles of open sea. The air is clean and the sea is beautifully clear. Schull Tourism and Schull Harbour Sailing Club have joined forces to ensure a week full of fun and entertainment, for Sailors and non-sailors alike. Cork Dry Gin Calves Week will feature nightly presentations of prizes, live entertainment each evening and a Food Market at the Pier amongst other things.
Cork Dry Gin Calves Week would not be possible without the support of our Title sponsor Cork Dry Gin and Festival Associates A&L Castors, Land Rover and Aseco.
Please check out www.shsc.ie for further information on registration and the week's events, or follow us on www.facebook.com/CDGCW week.