Cork 300
Cork 300 is the umbrella title for a series of events which will be held in Cork harbour and further afield in 2020.
300 years earlier, 25 individuals came together and created what is now the oldest yacht club in the world (where it all began). Today, there are thousands of yacht clubs across the globe with a collective membership running into the millions.
Cork, its harbour and its communities will proudly celebrate all that is on offer to visitors to Irelands Maritime Paradise with a series of events throughout the year. Register your interest here.
The lead events will be as follows:
July – The Great Gathering (Keelboats)
August – The Three Championship Weeks (Dinghies)
August – The Club At Home Regatta (Keelboats & Dinghies)
Supported by a host of other events both an and off the water in Ireland and across the globe throughout 2020.
The Great Gathering
The club will celebrate where it all began with a “Great Gathering” of yachtsmen and yachts from all around the world.
The Championship Weeks
There will be three champions weeks held in dinghy classes. Week 1 will host a number of dinghy class championships.
The Club At Home
There will be a full schedule of top class racing for all fleets (Keelboat and Dinghy) as well as fun family events.
Latest News / Updates
See below the latest news and updates from the Cork300 event starting in 2020!
World Championship powerboat racing to form part of Cork300 celebrations
CORK300 - International Powerboat Festival - 11th July 2020 “Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future” The Royal Cork Yacht Club are delighted to announce that there will be an International Powerboat Racing Festival as part of [...]
Royal Cork Yacht Club set to host Major Sailing Championships in 2020
As part of the Cork 300 celebrations in 2020, the Royal Cork Yacht Club are delighted to announce they will host 3 major sailing championships. The National 18 Class Championship, the Optimist Open and National Championship and the Laser Class [...]
Irish Cruiser Racing National Championships to be held in Cork 2020
ICRA the body responsible for administering cruiser racing in Ireland has announced that their prestigious National Championships will be held in the Royal Cork Yacht Club as part of Cork Week in 2020. Simon McGibney, Commodore of ICRA commented "the [...]
News of Cork 300 arrives at Lake Garda
Flags and t shirts bearing the Cork 3oo logo were seen at the Melges 24 Europeans on Lake Garda recently. Royal Cork members, Julie Tingle, Amy Harrington and Nigel Young got these snaps while competing at the event. Along with [...]
National 18’s set date for 2020 Championships
At their recent AGM at West Mersea Yacht Club, the National 18 class resolved to hold their Championship in 2020 at the Royal Cork Yacht Club from the 2nd - 7th August. This is to coincide with the Royal Cork's [...]
Advance Notice of Events
The year 2020 will celebrate a very unique and special moment in the history of yachting, the 300th anniversary of the year in which 25 individuals formed the Water Club of Cork (now known as the Royal Cork Yacht Club). [...]