Yacht or not

Ireland’s sailing scene is shrugging off its image as an elitist sport and opening up to encourage more people to get involved, writes Deanna O’Connor

Waterford entry Fool’s Gold, skippered by Rob McConnell with Olympian Tom Fitzpatrick (left) as tactician, competing in the opening race of the ICRA National ChampionshipsPic: David Branigan/Oceansport