11/10/2026
MUNSTER SCHOOLS TEAM RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 – A SUPERB DAY OF SAILING.
What a fantastic day of racing in Schull on Saturday, 10th October, as Baltimore Sailing Club organised and delivered the Munster Schools Team Racing Championship.
With beautiful autumn weather providing near-perfect conditions, all the focus was on the racing, and the young sailors certainly delivered!
Congratulations to Schull Community College Sharks, who were crowned Munster champions following an exciting best-of-three final against Skibbereen Community School, winning 2–0.
A particularly proud day for Baltimore Sailing Club!
Skibbereen Community School enjoyed an outstanding championship, winning all eight of their qualifying races to reach the final unbeaten. There they met an equally impressive Schull side, who had also won all eight of their qualifying races.
Five of the six sailors representing Skibbereen Community School are members of Baltimore Sailing Club — a fantastic achievement and a real testament to the strength of youth sailing at BSC.
Congratulations to the Skibbereen team:
Mary Bushe & Anna Walsh
Mimi Jacob & Charlie Cottrell
Olann Miles & Eabha O'Donovan
Mary, Anna, Mimi, Charlie and Eabha are all BSC members.
A wonderful performance from all six sailors, who can be immensely proud of their runners-up finish.
Congratulations also to Bandon Buoys, who finished third overall.
A huge team effort behind the scenes.
While the racing took place in Schull, where the team racing boats were based, the championship was organised and run by Baltimore Sailing Club.
The entire event was a remarkable logistical operation, delivered with almost military precision by a fantastic team of organisers and volunteers.
A special thank you to Race Officer Colin Lyden, who kept the racing moving throughout the day and ensured the full programme was completed.
From the race management team and umpires to the safety boats, shore crews, organisers and countless volunteers working behind the scenes, the event was a tremendous example of what can be achieved through teamwork and dedication.
Our thanks also to everyone in Schull who helped facilitate the event and to all the participating schools, sailors and supporters.
A brilliant championship, some exceptional young sailing talent and a fantastic collective effort by Baltimore Sailing Club.
Well done to everyone involved!
🔗 Full results:
https://teamracing.xyz/events/munster-schools-team-racing-championship-2026
