The National 18 class returns to its spiritual home at the Royal Cork Yacht Club this weekend when 19 boats contest the combined Irish and UK National Championships from Friday 24 to Monday 27 July.
Fresh from lifting the weather-affected Irish National Championship earlier last month, Alex Barry's Howlin' Mad will head the home challenge after a dominant display in Cork Harbour, making the reigning Irish champions the boat to beat once again.
The championship has attracted entries from Ireland, England and Scotland, with racing scheduled over four days and up to 12 races if conditions allow. Organisers have planned as many as three races each day, beginning with a competitor briefing on Friday morning before the opening warning signal at 11:55.
Royal Cork Yacht Club has a long association with the National 18 class, having hosted championships in various forms since the 1950s, and class president Colin Chapman says competitors can expect "a superb regatta with a large and competitive fleet".
National 18 UK and Ireland 2026 Championship Schedule
Date First Warning Races Planned Notes
Friday 24 July 11:55 Up to 3 Competitor briefing at 10:00. Championship racing begins.
Saturday 25 July 11:55 Up to 3 Championship racing.
Sunday 26 July 11:55 Up to 3 Championship racing.
Monday 27 July 10:55 Up to 3 Championship racing followed by prize-giving.
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