An overview
The Galway Hooker
The Galway Hooker is a traditional boat distinctive to Galway Bay and the coast of Connemara. This iconic craft, sturdy, yet elegant and agile, is characterized by a black-coloured hull and rust-red sails.
About the GHA
The Association
The Galway Hooker Association was established in 1978 for the purpose of promoting the restoration and preservation of these traditional boats in Ireland.
Summer Races
The Races
Once utilitarian boats, the Galway hookers are now used as leisure crafts: the skills of boat builders and crews can be appreciated during the Summer Regattas.
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#
Boats
Total points
Top 6
1
An Tonaí
80
60
2
Mc Dara
29
21
#
Boats
Total points
Top 6
1
Norah
90
60
2
Star of the West
24
17
3
An Hunter
24
16
4
Croí an Claddaigh
21
15
5
Meaircín Joe
21
13
6
Barbara Ann
12
7
#
Boats
Total points
Top 6
1
Naomh Ina
85
60
2
St. Katherine
73
50
3
Anna Jude
34
26
4
St. Mary
27
22
5
Bláth na hÓige
7
7
6
Naomh Ciaran
6
0
#
Boats
Total points
Top 6
1
Mc Hugh
72
58
2
Naomh Feichin
66
52
3
Naomh Stiofán
58
47
4
Bád Chóil Beag
44
34
5
Naomh Sinach
40
35
6
Ceol na Mara
32
32
7
Capall Beag
16
16
8
Searlaí
15
15
9
Caroline Anne
10
10
#
Boats
Total points
Top 6
1
Mc Dara Beag
54
54
2
Mary Ann
37
37
3
Lady Chantel
36
36
4
An tOileanach
31
31
5
Sruthán Buí
28
28
6
An Sconsa
20
20
7
Naomh Anna
6
6
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Báid Mhóra
An Tonaí
Leath Bháid
Norah
Gleoiteoga Móra
Naomh Ina
Gleoiteoga Beaga L1
Mc Hugh
Gleoiteoga Beaga L2
McDara Beag
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