Hoping for an action-packed day out in Cobh today, we headed to Great Island for the Round Cobh Island Windsurfing Race. All seemed to be going to plan with a number of competitors limbering up near the start line but then, due to 45kn winds gusting in the harbour, the race was postponed until tomorrow.

With some time on our hands we were content to play the tourist for a few hours at Cobh Heritage Centre mixing with the disembarking passengers from the imposing presence that was the majestic cruise liner, Celebrity Infinity, just recently alongside at Deep Water Quay.

Meanwhile, at the back of the island, some windsurfers were putting in some training (aka having the craic) for tomorrow’s event under the watchful eye of a cool canine sailor.

Mouse over the image below to see and activate the slideshow controls and photographer details. Photography by John Tait and Denis Barry. Enjoy.

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Here’s hoping for better luck tomorrow.

Check out the post and images from Day 2 here.