Blue Flag goes to 10 Marinas & 85 Beaches, plus the Green Coast Award to 62 Beaches for the 2022 season
The Blue Flag goes to Kinsale Yacht Club Marina, Royal Cork Yacht Club Marina, Kilrush Marina, Greencastle Marina, Rathmullan Marina, Portmagee Seasonal Pontoon, Quigley's Marina Killinure Point, Kilmore Quay Marina and New Ross Marina. Each of these marinas are required to implement Environmental Management procedures, provide Environmental Education and Information, ensure Water Quality and ensure Safety and Services are kept to a high standard.
To find out more about the Blue Flag Marina Criteria go here and full criteria and explantory notes here.
147 Blue Flag beaches and Green Coasts give us all assurance of excellent water quality and environment to enjoy watersports this summer.
If your club, centre or marina is interested in increasing your environmental awareness and management then please contact Gail MacAllister on gail.macallister@sailing.ie and she will be happy to give you advice.
You can also go to the Irish Sailing Our Environment Page for tips and ideas.