Posts Tagged ‘Sailing in Cobh’

The Cobh Peoples Regatta

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

The annual Cobh People’s Regatta, one of the longest running regattas in Europe that attracts racing yachts to Cobh from countries all over the world will take place from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th August.

This year to commemorate the Titanic century tribute year, the renown packed programme of events will be enhanced to mark the century celebrations and guests, visitors and participants can be assured of a weekend of races for sailing, rowing, and other water sport events, as well as on shore activities for children, street entertainment  and music for all.

Cobh has a variety of things to do and places to visit, whether you are an energetic visitor that is looking for action activities such as sailing, wind surfing, rowing or fishing, or a cultural junkie looking to submerse yourself in the history and heritage of Cobh Heritage Centre.  So why not combine your visit to this much loved regatta with an extended stay in the area to soak up the atmosphere, activities of Cobh and Fota, with a stay at our Fota Island Resort Luxury Hotel in Cork, which is just minute’s drive away and as well as being a premier Golf Resort in Ireland also boasts 5 star spa treatments in Cork.

The Great Island of Cobh

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Take advantage of the sunny Cork weather and explore the Great Island of Cobh, where an array of hidden treasures are waiting to be discovered. Attractions include St.Coleman’s Catheral, an outstanding Gothic revival which boasts the 49–bell Carillon, the largest of its kind in Ireland and Britain. Spike Island, renowned for its historical legacy, or the Queenstown Heritage Centre, where you can learn about emigration, transportation and the world’s greatest ocean liners.

Enjoy a days sailing or power-boating with SailCork, one of Ireland’s leading Sail & Power-boating training centers in East Ferry near Cobh. Venture afloat to areas like secluded creeks, sandy beaches and the vast open waters for those who are more advanced. The team of friendly instructors is led by skipper Eddie English, who has been running SailCork for 36 years. All instructors at SailCork Centre are qualified as National Instructors and are trained in safety afloat and child protection code of ethics. For more info call +353 (0)21 4811 237 or visit http://www.sailcork.com/

The Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour is another excellent way to discover the island and its unique history. This fascinating guided heritage tour explores the town of Cobh and its harbour, which was the last port of call of the RMS Titanic on its final fateful journey. Last but not least enjoy a traditional Irish session in one of the many traditional pubs such as the Roaring Donkey or the High Chaparral.

For more information visit:

South and East Cork Tourism

Visit Cobh

Go Ireland