Over fifty skippers and crew representing Connaught, Leinster, Munster and Ulster enjoyed fabulous conditions on Belfast Lough off Carrickfergus over the weekend 12-13 August competing for The President’s Cup and Hansa 303 Irish National Championship for sailors with disabilities.

We partnered with Carrickfergus Sailing Club and Carrickfergus Marina to organise this major sailing event, sponsored by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Abbey Insurance, Carrick Marine Projects, JP Corry, Survitec Group and Translink Staff Charity. Continue…

Competitive sailing for people living with disabilities returns to Carrickfergus over the weekend 12-13 August when we partner with Carrickfergus Sailing Club and Carrickfergus Marina to host the prestigious inter-province President’s Cup regatta incorporating the Hansa 303 Class Irish National Championship, sponsored by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Continue…

Our 2.4-Metre (2.4mR) Para World Sailing Class fleet has risen to three with the debut of Mathilde, who waltzed onto Belfast Lough recently to join sisters Peg and Skye – allowing us to expand our racing fleet and capabilities going towards the 2017 Presidents Cup and beyond.

Mathilde’s arrival coincided with the exciting news that as part of World Sailing’s drive to get sailing back into the Paralympics for 2024, the 2.4mR has survived a re-jig of proposed Paralympic classes Continue…