The cup was presented to Nigel by Mac O'Donoghue, the last surviving owner and sailor of one of the original vessels. In 2001, the race took place on September 1st in a special event and was won by Brian Ormond in Macalla. The cup was presented to Brian by Billy O'Sullivan, nephew of Mick O'Sullivan, the owner of the original 'Shamrock'. The cup is on permanent display at O'Sullivan's Bar Crookhaven. The West Cork Yawls race will be an annual event at the Crookhaven Regatta, and next year, it is hoped that there may be four or more West Cork Yawls competing and each subsequent year, more and more.
Time is the best prophecy.