George Invitational
17/05 @ 8:00 am.18/05 @ 5:00 pm
The George Invitational Team Racing event is a prestigious team racing competition held at RSGYC. This event attracts top teams from Ireland and abroad, competing in a series of intense races. The format typically involves multiple teams racing against each other in a round-robin style, followed by knockout stages to determine the overall winner
In the most recent George Invitational, held in May 2024, 22 teams participated in a Swiss League format over two days, completing 164 races
The event was highly competitive, with teams from various regions, including Schull, Hong Kong, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and London
The racing conditions were challenging, with breezy weather keeping sailors on their toes throughout the competition
The event also featured social activities, including a lively Saturday night gathering, fostering camaraderie among participants
The finals were livestreamed on RSGYC’s Instagram account, allowing spectators to catch the action remotely
