With fine weather and the prospect of sea breezes, a fleet of 70 boats from around Ireland is gathering at Howth for the annual Irish Cruiser Racing Association National Championships sponsored by monday.com (Friday 8th to Sunday 10th September 2023).
The three day series features a mix of coastal courses and racing in the pristine waters off the Fingal shoreline between Ireland's Eye and Lambay islands.
The regatta is part of the showcase Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival with events running throughout the weekend at the popular seaside village.
Four national titles will be decided under the international IRC boat rating system while the J24 class - that features many Under 25 crews - will also compete for their Irish championship.
The largest single division will be the J 24's where Sligo Yacht Club with 21 boats while inland clubs from Lough Erne and Lough Ree are also entered. South coast entries from Crosshaven, Kinsale, Fenit and Waterford are amongst the full event fleet while almost every harbour on the East coast will be represented.
Racing is scheduled to begin for the Jack's at 11.25 on Friday followed at 11.45 when the big boats of Cruisers Division 0 that begin their scenic coastal course.
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