Women on the Water initiative was fully subscribed for its May 10 staging, underlining growing demand for female participation events in Irish sailing.
Supported by Irish Sailing, the Cork Harbour gathering combined on-water sailing, RIB tours and social activities aimed at newcomers and experienced sailors alike.
The event programme included keelboat sailing, harbour tours and post-sailing social activities at the Crosshaven club. Organisers said the format was designed to encourage women to connect through sailing in a relaxed setting both afloat and ashore.
A large volunteer effort supported the day on the water. Rear Admiral Dinghies Dominick Daly, organiser Gwen Roche, Events and Communications staff, Admiral Denis Byrne aboard Grin and Bear It, Marina Chair Ronan Twomey on Rosmarina, Joyride skipper Wan Waterman and Tim McCarthy all assisted participants during the event.
Dominick Daly and Patrick D’Arcy also provided RIB support, while Rear Admiral Cruising helped coordinate activities afloat.
The initiative forms part of wider efforts across Irish sailing clubs to broaden participation and create accessible entry points into the sport.
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