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McCutcheon elected first woman president

SAILING: LAST WEEKEND’S gathering in Dún Laoghaire for the Irish Sailing Association’s (ISA) annual conference culminated in…

Fri Mar 11 2011 - 00:00

Winter work more about practice, not results

SAILING: DESPITE TWO particularly harsh winters, the idea that sailing is a summer-only sport is becoming more and more a myth…

Fri Feb 25 2011 - 00:00

Fastnet entry bucks the times

SAILING: WITH SIX months remaining to the start of the 605-mile classic, entries for this summer’s Fastnet Race have almost …

Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00

Irish pair's chances of medal begin to fade

SAILING: THE ANNUAL Miami Olympic classes regatta taking place this week marks the start of an intensive build-up for London…

Fri Jan 28 2011 - 00:00

Some signs of bucking the trend

SAILING: TALK OF economic recovery and its effect on a sport as dependent on equipment as sailing invariably leads to a search…

Fri Jan 14 2011 - 00:00

Commodores' win tops in a good year

SAILING: CLOSING OUT a memorable year for Irish sailing is a pleasant buffer against doom-merchants of all hues, especially …

Fri Dec 31 2010 - 00:00

Progress in efforts to ensure sailing's place at Olympics

SAILING:  STEPS BEING taken to ensure sailing remains an Olympic sport appear to be having an effect following comments made…

Fri Dec 17 2010 - 00:00

Tips for the subtle art of easing off crew

SAILING: THE DELICATE issue of hiring and firing crew on racing yachts was to the fore at the recent Irish Cruiser Racing Association…

Fri Dec 03 2010 - 00:00

Irish enjoying Fremantle base

SAILING: WITH ONE year to go before the ISAF World Championships in Perth, many of the world’s top sailors aiming for the London…

Fri Nov 19 2010 - 00:00

ICRA to mark strong year for the sport

SAILING : AN EMPHASIS on widening participation, more involvement by crews and an enviable decision for the overall boat of …

Fri Nov 05 2010 - 00:00

Funding the big issue as efforts to prepare Irish entry intensify

SAILING: WITH A year to go before the fleet gathers in Alicante for the next Volvo Ocean Race, behind-the-scenes activity to…

Fri Oct 22 2010 - 01:00

O'Leary looks for a historic hat-trick

SAILING: LIGHT-AIRS LOOK set to dominate this weekend’s Irish Sailing Association All-Ireland Championships, which get under…

Fri Sept 24 2010 - 01:00

Cowes victory suggests winning formula

SAILING: JUST TWO weeks after Ireland lifted the Rolex Commodores’ Cup at Cowes, plans are already afoot for the defence of …

Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00

Flat calm means extra race today

SAILING: WEATHER CONFOUNDED plans for two races at the Etchells World Championship at Howth yesterday, prompting organisers …

Sat Aug 28 2010 - 01:00

Bertrand opens gap in Etchells worlds in Howth

SAILING ROUND-UP: WITH JUST three races remaining in the Etchells World Championships at Howth, Australia’s John Bertrand has…

Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00

Irish team race away for first Commodores' Cup victory

SAILING: SCARCELY HAD the Tricolours been raised on halyards from each of the three boats and the cheering faded than the reality…

Mon Aug 23 2010 - 01:00

Dwyer's boat proves best after close duel at Cowes

SAILING COMMODORES’ CUP: A TESTING OFFSHORE course that has been the downfall of previous Irish teams was successfully negotiated…

Fri Aug 20 2010 - 01:00

Ireland look poised for win

SAILING COMMODORES’ CUP: COWES YACHTHAVEN was a busy place yesterday evening as returning crews in the Rolex Commodores’ Cup…

Fri Aug 20 2010 - 01:00

Dwyer's boat proves best after close duel at Cowes

SAILING COMMODORES’ CUP: A TESTING OFFSHORE course that has been the downfall of previous Irish teams was successfully negotiated…

Thu Aug 19 2010 - 01:00

Ireland looking good in offshore race

SAILING COMMODORES’ CUP: THE OUTCOME of the potentially decisive 180-mile offshore race in the Rolex Commodores’ Cup will be…

Wed Aug 18 2010 - 01:00

Irish set for tough offshore race as rivals begin to find form

SAILING: AN OFFSHORE race of up to 36-hours duration could become the hinge for the outcome of the Rolex Commodores’ Cup at …

Tue Aug 17 2010 - 01:00

O'Leary strikes for gold

SAILING : AFTER A busy week at the London 2012 Olympic Sailing venue, Ireland emerged with a gold medal in the highly competitive…

Mon Aug 16 2010 - 01:00

O'Leary extends lead at Weymouth

SAIL FOR GOLD REGATTA: AS NEAR-PERFECT racing conditions continued at Weymouth yesterday, Peter O’Leary extended his lead in…

Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00

Craig and Lee set for battle on Liffey

SAILING : AFTER A brief mid-season lull, sailing championships are resuming around Ireland with an Indian summer becoming a …

Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00

Routine checks of life jackets crucial

SAILING: SAFETY AT sea is a regular topic among sailors in all disciplines, racing or cruising, and technological advances continue…

Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00

Light winds hampering youths

SAILING COLUMN: IF CORK Week had, perhaps, too much wind yesterday the organisers of the ISAF Youth World Championships in Turkey…

Fri Jul 16 2010 - 01:00

Close racing leaves most classes open

A ROLLING swell, left over from fresher onshore winds overnight, made for uncomfortable if challenging racing off Roche’s Point…

Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00

Perfect conditions throw up surprises

SAILING CORK WEEK: WITH SPARKLING seas, blue skies and good breeze almost everywhere on the five racecourses, Cork Week 2010…

Tue Jul 13 2010 - 01:00

Reduced fleet gives southern regatta a sense of its roots

SAILING CORK WEEK   RACING PROPER at the biennial Cork Week begins at Crosshaven this morning as a recession-depleted fleet …

Mon Jul 12 2010 - 01:00

Schull shows schools the way

SAILING COLUMN: AS TRUE summer weather arrives for the peak season, Ireland’s young sailors are to the fore at home and abroad…

Fri Jul 02 2010 - 01:00

Vroon is overall winner

THE WEATHER gods emerged as the ultimate arbiter yesterday as officials at Wicklow Sailing Club announced that Tonnerre de Breskens…

Fri Jun 25 2010 - 01:00

Tonnerre leads way

SAILING: A DOGFIGHT to the finishing line at Wicklow Sailing Club was under way yesterday as the leading two boats in the Conway…

Thu Jun 24 2010 - 01:00

Tonnerre holds on-the-water lead

SAILING: AFTER 30 hours of racing in the Conway Media Round Ireland Race, the 37-boat fleet has stayed intact with no retirees…

Tue Jun 22 2010 - 01:00

Dutch team are quick off the mark

SAILING: WOULD IT or won’t it? The big question of whether the weather would oblige was answered yesterday at mid-day when the…

Mon Jun 21 2010 - 01:00

Round Ireland will be a more open affair with light winds

SAILING: AS THE race-course basks in summer sunshine, final preparations and safety scrutinising is being completed ahead of…

Fri Jun 18 2010 - 01:00

Legislation posing significant threat to boating activity

SAILING NEWS: IRELAND’S PLETHORA of marine safety legislation is posing a significant threat to the future of boating in the…

Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00

Antix lifts trophy with Class Zero win

SAILING: A LONG weekend of miracle-like conditions on Dublin Bay decided the Irish Cruiser Racing Association’s national titles…

Mon May 24 2010 - 01:00

O'Leary in cruise control on day one at Royal St George

SAILING CRUISER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: ALMOST IDYLLIC sailing conditions graced Dublin Bay yesterday for the opening races …

Sat May 22 2010 - 01:00

National championships hit Dublin Bay

SAILING: WITH ENTRIES in – and barring 11th-hour hitches – today’s opening action of the Leibherr Cruiser Championships on Dublin…

Fri May 21 2010 - 01:00

National entries look as strong as ever

SAILING: CLEAR EVIDENCE Irish sailors are rallying to fend off the worst effects of the economy has emerged recently with indications…

Fri May 07 2010 - 01:00

Round Ireland take-up slow but organisers optimistic

SAILING ROUND-UP: WITH JUST under two months remaining before the start of the biennial Round Ireland Race, organisers at Wicklow…

Fri Apr 23 2010 - 01:00

Still only one team for Commodore's

SAILING ROUND-UP: WITH STRONG performances recorded at last weekend’s Red Funnel Easter regatta in Cowes, prospects remain good…

Fri Apr 09 2010 - 01:00

Pollock set to make history

SAILING: AS ENTRIES start to filter through to the organisers of the Round Ireland Race, off-shore sailing history is set to…

Fri Mar 26 2010 - 00:00

Return of Volvo Ocean Race in 2012 a huge boost

THE LEAKED news that many dared not believe could be true was finally confirmed in Dublin this week – Ireland will host the Volvo…

Fri Mar 12 2010 - 00:00

Members' scheme high on agenda

SAILING: DECLINING NUMBERS of participants arising from the recession is likely to be a key topic at the Irish Sailing Association…

Fri Feb 26 2010 - 00:00

Howth to stage Etchells worlds

SAILING: AS THE 33rd America’s Cup waits to see if racing can finally be held at Valencia today, Ireland is certain to have …

Fri Feb 12 2010 - 00:00

Safety to the fore as courses are planned

SAILING : IN THE same week that the RNLI announced a significant increase in lifeboat rescues for 2009, with the most call-outs…

Fri Jan 29 2010 - 00:00

Safety to the fore as courses are planned

SAILING : IN THE same week that the RNLI announced a significant increase in lifeboat rescues for 2009, with the most call-outs…

Fri Jan 29 2010 - 00:00

Solo event planned despite regulations

SAILING: SINGLE-HANDED sailors are not welcome in Irish waters and Irish regulations have been uniquely recognised to further…

Fri Jan 15 2010 - 00:00

Solo event planned despite regulations

SAILING: SINGLE-HANDED sailors are not welcome in Irish waters and Irish regulations have been uniquely recognised to further…

Fri Jan 15 2010 - 00:00
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