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Registration opens Tuesday for the 2020 Squib National Championship

by Michele Kennelly 30 Sep 2019 18:10 BST 21-26 June 2020
2016 Irish Squib Nationals at Kinsale © Fiona Ward

Kinsale Yacht Club and Kinsale Squib Fleet are delighted to be hosting the 2020 Squib National Championships 21st to 26th June 2020. Registration is open online on Tuesday 1st October here.

Racing will be in the stunning waters between the Old Head of Kinsale and the Sovereign Islands with eight races planned over six days.

Entrants are expected from all across the UK and Ireland with very competitive racing in the Gold, Silver and Bronze Fleets.

Enjoy all that Kinsale has to offer when you step off your Squib on to our 5 Gold Anchor and Blue Flag marina in the heart of town.

Voted one of the top ten Most Colourful Towns in Ireland, Kinsale is also known as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland. It has an abundance of cafes, restaurants and pubs to suit every taste and pocket, all within walking distance of the marina and Kinsale Yacht Club.

The Social Programme will include a number of specially themed evenings in Kinsale Yacht Club culminating in the Gala Dinner on Friday 26th June 2020.

Registration is available here.

www.squib2020.com Email: Facebook: Squibs2020

Telephone the Regatta Director on +353 87 687 8768.

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