Waterbased

Ocean to City 2012 is Cork's annual unique 15-mile ocean rowing race. Now in its 7th year, it continues to grow in strength as one of Cork's premier annual sporting events. It begins at the RCYC in Crosshaven, then out to the mouth of Cork Harbour, Roches Point, back into the Harbour and down the long straight to Cobh, passing in front of the quays. It continues on past Monkstown and on to Passage West before entering Lough Mahon. The race finishes up at Lapps Quay in Cork City Centre.

Boats used in the race are 'Fixed Seat Boats' and can include a huge variety of kayaks, currachs, Irish coastal rowing boats and Corks Bantry Boat 'Fionnbarra'. The race itself take place on Saturday, 2 June but as the event has grown into a maritime festival, events will take place 1 - 9 June, including exhibitions, music, guided tours, children's activities and craic for all the family onshore.