The Royal Cork Yacht Club is based in Crosshaven, Cork, Ireland and is the world's oldest yacht club founded in 1720. It is t ... he organiser of the biennial Cork Week, widely regarded as Europe’s premier sailing event. The club encompasses a wide variety of sailing activities from Optimist dinghies to racing National 18s and 1720s, Toppers, Lasers, RS Fevas and more. New members are invited to apply for membership of the Royal Cork Yacht Club. A Nomination Form and full details of the various categories are available at www.royalcork.com. read more