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Weather Update: Ocean to City, Saturday 31st May 2025

Due to a developing low-pressure system and strong south-westerly winds forecast for race day, Ocean to City – An Rás Mór will run on our Sheltered River Course this year. This alternative route – successfully used in 2017 -keeps the race within the River Lee between Blackrock and the city centre, offering a competitive race and scenic spectacle along the Marina. While different from our usual harbour courses, it ensures the safety of all crews and allows the event to go ahead in challenging weather. Spectators can look forward to great viewing opportunities along the riverbanks, especially near Blackrock Village, the Marina, and at the Lapp’s Quay Finish Line. For the most up-to-date participants info, please see https://oceantocity.com/plan-e-sheltered-river-course/ 

Ocean to City – An Rás Mór is Ireland’s very own long-distance rowing race attracting hundreds of participants annually.  Started in 2005, it has grown from its origin as a race for traditional fixed-seat boats into an all-inclusive rowing and paddling event, embracing everything from traditional wooden working boats, currachs, skiffs, gigs and longboats to contemporary ocean racing shells, kayaks, canoes and even stand-up paddle boards.

The Big Race takes place on the June Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday May 31st 2025 in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Sign up to our mailing list below to receive updates about the event!

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