Prize winner for Early entries

Micheal Kane from Curiouswines.ie and Siubhan McDevitt from OceantoCity pick a winner

Our congratulations to Karen Wilkins from Llanion rowing club from Wales winner of a case of wine from Curioswines.ie. Michael Kane owner of curioswines.ie joined Siubhan McDevitt from Oceantocity in Meitheal Mara to draw out the lucky entrant. Karen will have something to help take away the pain of the race.

The Ocean to City race takes place the June bank holiday weekend, Saturday 30th May in Cork harbour. This race in its fifth year starts in Crosshaven, County Cork, before proceeding out to Roches point where the rowers turn and race for the city via Cobh, Monkstown and to the finish line at Lapps Quay in the heart of Cork city.

The long range forecast for the weather in Cork Harbour is looking good for the weekend so bring your sunblock!! We have over 100 boats entered (with about 350 crew), with entries from the USA, Germany, Wales and across Ireland.

Look forward to seeing you all Saturday.

Oceantocity

T-Shirts and baseball caps now in stock

If you want to purchase an Ocean to City race t-shirt or baseball cap then get in contact with the office, or you can purchase on the day in Crosshaven or at Lapps Quay.

T-Shirts are available XL/L/M/S sizes for men & women.
Colours for men are maroon, black & blue. Ladies have the choice of pink, Sky blue and Navy.

Baseball caps (a limited number) are available in blue or red.

Prices for T-Shirts are €15, baseball caps €12.

Email info@oceantocity.com with your order and payment details. Payment methods paypal, cheque or cash!!

Entry update

We’ve now got 85+ entries in for the race. Crews from all over Ireland, the USA, Germany and Wales are confirmed to row in this year’s race.
We currently have over 50 volunteers but always need more, so if your available why not get involved. We need volunteers for stewarding, logistics and launch and recovery.
The race will set off at 16:15 from Crosshaven and the 1st boats should be at Lapps Quay around 18:30.

One city, one weekend, two races – Cork

The June bank Holiday weekend in Cork is shaping up to be a great weekend for rowers, runners and family fun.

On 30th May the Ocean to City 2009 rowing race takes place. This grueling 15 mile rowing race starts in Crosshaven at the RCYC, out to Roches point and then back into Cork City via Cobh, Monkstown, Passage West and down the final stretch to the Clarion Hotel at Lapps Quay.

There will be plenty of vantage points along the route and a market at Lapps Quay with entertainment while watching the race to the finish line.

Rowers who enter before April 30th are entered into a draw for a case of wine from curiouswines.ie

Volunteer registration is still open if you want to get involved.

The Bord Gáis Energy Cork City Marathon and Team Relay takes place on Monday 1st June 2009 starting at 9am from Patricks Street.

If you taking part in both races let us know – we would love to feature your story.

Ocean to City sponsorship form for Chernobyl Children’s Project International

The nominated charity for Ocean to City 2009 is Chernobyl Children’s Project International. You can download the sponsorship form here

Take a River trip Saturday April 4th 3pm to 5:30pm

Cork’s Lifelong learning festival, runs from Monday March 30th to Sunday April 5th (see www.corkcity.ie/learningfestival). As part of the festival enjoy a trip on the Lee in Fionnbarra,Cork’s only longboat, built by Meitheal Mara at Crosses Green in the city centre. Last year a local crew travelled to Quebec to take part in an international competition,which involved sailing,rowing and seamanship. The crew member now invite you to join them aboard,just after high tide at the pontoon on Lapp’s Quay. All ages welcome.

All event in the Lifelong festival are free.

Further information: Meitheal Mara. Tel:021- 431 6813. Email : mmara@iol.ie

Early bird registration – competition

Get your completed registration forms (all 3 forms must be returned with entry fee) into Oceantocity.com by April 30th and win a case of wine kindly provided by curiouswines.ie. The crew at curiouswines.ie have also created an exclusive offer for Oceantocity.com race participants. Just enter the code OCEAN when placing your order at curiouswines.ie and get a €10 discount on a case of wine, which they’ll deliver to your door for free!!

The draw will take place at 1pm on the 30th April. Winners will be notified by phone and results posted to oceantocity.com and curiouswines.ie

Curious Wines is Ireland’s mixed case wine specialist, providing pre-mixed and mix-your-own cases of wines. They operate from the Curious Wines Warehouse just off the Bypass in Bandon, Co. Cork, and online through their award-winning website curiouswines.ie. As well as offering an eclectic mix of superb wines from around the world, they provide free home delivery throughout Ireland and a 100% satisfaction and free returns guarantee.

A Dragon on the Lee?

Saturday 21st saw a brave crew from Apple, EMC, Marks and Spencers and Musgraves take to the water for dragon boat training / racing. Onlookers watched with amazment as the 40ft boats were wheeled through Fitzgeralds Park before being launched on the Lee.

There was 1st some safety training, then the all important – “how to row a dragonboat”. Then onto the water for some races between the boats, after lunch then the entire team boarded a single Dragonboat to go up the river.

A great (and safe) afternoon was had by all, with a few sore bodies the next day. Thanks to all who turned up.

Oceantocity – Siubhan & Eoin

Other pictures can be found at Oceantocity.com Flickr group

St.Patricks Day parade

A hearty crew was rounded up to take the “shark – cow – dragon boat!!!”-  complete with selotape penguin. A prize was also seized for Best group under 12′s – well done to all

Dragonboats on the Lee

On the Lee 21st March