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Ocean to City 2010
Ocean to City race, takes place this Saturday, June 12th. An exciting & spectacular Rowing Festival both on & off the water. The race starts in Crosshaven finishes in style at Lapps
The race is 15 nautical miles. It begins in Crosshaven, then out to the mouth of Cork Harbour, Roches Point, (boats that are suited to Ocean rowing will be going to Roches Point this year if weather conditions are favourable) back into the Harbour and down the long straight to Cobh, passing in front of the quays. It continues on past Monkstown and on to Passage West before entering Lough Mahon.This wide expanse of water is the toughest stage, as there is nearly always a strong cross wind.
Once completed the sheltered home stretch down the “Marina” beckons. This is the most exciting part as the real race for positioning occurs here as the crews spurred on by the crowds and the approaching finishing line battle it out.
This year the race is going to finish the race at Lapps Quay in Cork City Centre providing more of a spectacle and festival atmosphere for participants and the public alike.
If you’d like to cheer on the participants, below are the approximate times that they will be passing through different points on the course:
11.30 Race Start @ RCYC Crosshaven
12.00 Cobh
12.30 Monkstown
13.00 Passage West
13.30 Blackrock – Youth Race
15.00 Lapps Quay – The Big Finish!
Events from 1.30pm at Lapp’s Quay include:
- Street Market @ Lapps Quay – ALL DAY!
- Face-painters & Balloon Artists
- Pirates & mermaids
- Acrobats
- Boatbuilding Demonstrations
- Heritage & Craft exhibition
– Clarion Hotel
- Live Music from the Poitín Boys
Do you (or any of your friends) fancy a pre-race paddle in a kayak round Cork city by night? Ocean to City Night paddle Friday June 11th – Cost €45 – Starts at Boardwalk Bar and Grill @ 19:30hrs – Runs for 2 ½ hours – for more details contact Jim @ +353 (028) 210 58http://www.atlanticseakayaking.com
