From 2019 the Irish Cruiser Racing Association is updating the Boat of the Year concept. The results from the wide range of national and regional events we are blessed with in Ireland will be combined in order to identify the top performing boat on IRC across the season balanced between the east, south, west and offshore.
Points will be accumulated for each top 3 placing under IRC in the following national and regional events. 3 for first, 2 for second and 1 for third, weighted according to the significance of the event. The ICRA member with the highest score will take home the trophy.
Current Leaderboard
| BOAT | Total |
|---|---|
| Rockabill VI | 17 |
| Checkmate XVIII | 16 |
| Demelza | 12 |
| Joker II | 10.5 |
| Mata | 9 |
| Eleuthera | 9 |
| WOW | 9 |
| F'n Gr8 | 8.5 |
| Outrajeous | 8.5 |
| Checkmate XV | 8.5 |
| Storm | 8.5 |
Previous Winners of ICRA Boat of the Year
| Year | Boat | Skipper | Club | Boat Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rockabill VI | Paul O'Higgins | Royal Irish Yacht Club | JPK1080 |
| 2017-2018 | Checkmate XV | Dave Cullen | Howth Yacht Club | Half Tonner |
| 2016 | Joker II | John Maybury | Royal Irish Yacht Club | J109 |
| 2015 | WOW | George Sisk | Royal Irish Yacht Club | Farr 42 |
| 2014 | Antix Catapult Quokka | Anthony O'Leary Mark Glimcher Michael Boyd & Niall Dowling | Ker 39 Ker 40+ Gand Soleil 43 | |
| 2013 | Full Irish | David Kennefick | Royal Cork Yacht Club | Figaro 2 |
| 2012 | NUI Galway | Cathal Clarke & Matin Breen | NUI & Galway Bay Sailing Club | Reflex 38 |
| 2011 | Storm | Pat Kelly | Howth Yacht Club & Rush Sailing Club | J109 |
| 2010 | Antix Mariner's Cove Roxy 6 | Anthony O'Leary Dave Dwyer Andrew Creigton | Royal Cork Yacht Club | Ker 39 Mills 37 Corby 36 |
| 2009 | Kinetic | Richard Colwell & Tom Murphy | Howth Yacht Club | Corby 25 |
| 2008 | Mariner's Cove Rosie | Dave Dwyer Roy Dickinson | Royal Cork Yacht Club Howth Yacht Club | Mills 37 Corby 36 |
| 2007 | Jump Juice | Conor Phelan | Royal Cork Yacht Club | Ker 37 |
| 2006 | Chieftain | Jer O'Rourke | RWYC | Cookson 50 |
| 2005 | Antix | Anthony O'Leary | Royal Cork Yacht Club | Corby 36 |
| 2004 | Voodoo Chile | Eamonn Crosbie | Royal Irish Yacht Club | Ker 32 |
