Ocean to City
An exciting & spectacular Rowing Festival both on & off the water. The race, from Crosshaven finishes in style at Lapps Quay.
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Ocean to City is a race over 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 (where the wheat is separated from the chaff). 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 we are 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.
Race Times:
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 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
Ever wondered what it would be like to row across an ocean? Find out on the evening of the Ocean To City Race when Peter Williams (joint first Cork man to row the Atlantic) will be talking about his two attempts to row the Atlantic. The talk will give a full insight into Peter's 58 day row from Morocco to Barbados .
This is a remarkable story and one not to be missed !
Do you (or any of your friends) fancy a pre-race paddle in a kayak round Cork city by night ?
Starts at Boardwalk Bar and Grill @ 19:30hrs - Runs for 2 ½ hours - for more details contact Jim @ +353 (028) 210 58 http://www.atlanticseakayaking.com
Please Note - The date of the Ocean to City Event is Sat 4th June 2011