This unique and exciting race is organised by Meitheal Mara, Corks Traditional Boat Builders and is open to all traditional & fixed seat rowing boats
and follows the 15 mile course from Crosshaven in Co.Cork up to the historical centre of Cork City.

Ocean to City 2008 - Saturday 31st of May 2008

All participants please note!
This years Race starts at 9.30 am in RCYC Crosshaven, Co Cork. Because of this years early start time it is STRONGLY RECCOMENDED that your crew REGISTER on the Friday Afternoon - from 4pm until 8pm in the Dinghy Hut in RCYC

One Weekend - Two Marathons!

Above is some footage of Ocean to City combined with the Cork City Marathon which is due to take place on Monday 2nd of June - making Cork a very exciting sporting venue for the JUNE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

The next 'Ocean to City - An Rás Mór', is due to take place on
Saturday May 31st 2008 starting at 9.30am in Crosshaven.
With our new finish location the 2008 OCEAN TO CITY promises to be the biggest and best ever!

Download the Volunteer Form 2008 here

French Market

News - Volunteers Needed!!

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Ocean to City Race as a Volunteer then we would love to hear from you! We need lots of people to help out both on and off the water so if you'd like to be part of the action for Ocean to City 2008 please e-mail us at or give us a call at 021 4847673 and JOIN IN - Download the Volunteer Form.

The entry forms are currently being updated for the 2008 Event and will be available online shortly - Watch this space!
Siubhán Mc Carthy, Event Manager.

Ocean to City - An Rás Mór 2008
is sponsored by

Howard Holdings plc

Howard Holding 2



This event is proudly supported by
Cork City Council

Our 2008 associate sponsors are

  • Marsh Ireland Ltd
  • The Heritage Council
  • Port of Cork Co
  • Doyles Shipping
  • Irish Aviation Authority