The Royal Cork Yacht Club has expanded eligibility for the Coastal Fleet at Cork Week 2026.
The regatta runs from 6th–10th July in Cork Harbour.
In response to competitor feedback, the Coastal Fleet is now open to all boats 30ft and longer. Organisers say the move is aimed at owners who want to race with spinnakers on longer, offshore-style courses rather than shorter, multi-mark formats.
The club confirmed that dedicated Corinthian prizes will be awarded within the fleet. Depending on final numbers, the class may also be split to create courses suited to differing performance profiles.
Entries are already building. Organisers report 58 boats entered across the regatta to date.
Three boats are confirmed so far in the IRC/ECHO Coastal class. Defending champion John Treanor returns with his new NMD 43 Cristina, formerly the French Admiral’s Cup yacht Albator. Treanor previously won at Cork Week 2024 with the J/112e Valentina.
Also entered are Joyride (FRA78), a J/111 representing Royal Cork YC for Tim and Wan McCarthy & Waterman, and Lady Bee (FRA53499), a Pogo 36 from Club de la Vallée des Fous, Port-La-Forêt, skippered by Brian Buggy.
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