J/109 Irish Nationals Will Be Tough(Cork, Ireland)- Preparations for Cork Week 2012, Ireland's most prestigious yachting regatta are well underway. Interest have been very promising; a substantial big boat fleet is expected, including several that had a thrilling regatta in 2010. Many of the entries for the 2012 Brewin Dolphin Commodores' Cup are also expected, including some of the best overseas yachts from Europe and further afield, including a strong team from Hong Kong.
The J/109 Irish National Championship will take place during Cork Week with 20 or more yachts expected from Ireland and overseas. Favourites for the national title include Pat Kelly's STORM, Irish IRC Boat of the Year and Glenn Cahill's JOIE DE VIVRE. Paul Heys of J/UK-KEY YACHTING also reports the new J/111 class will also be well represented with at least six of the new breed debuting in their first major European Regatta. Entry for Cork Week 2012 can be made via contacting the Regatta Office: 00 353 (0)21 4831179.
