Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Shannon-Erne Waterway: Temporary Closure of Facilities in Leitrim Village
13th September 2023 Inland Waterways
Waterways Ireland is commencing upgrading works to a jetty in Leitrim village, and advises masters of vessels on and users of the Shannon-Erne Waterway that this will result in the following temporary closures: The public jetty fronting the Marina Apartments…
Four of Ireland’s top Optimists sailors will be getting ready to sail in the Junior Champions Cup to be held in Schull, West Cork, on September 23rd and 24th. Harry Dunne (HYC), Gemma Brady (NYC/LDYC), Max O’Hare (RStGYC) were nominated based…
Day four of the Dragon Gold Cup 2023 in Torquay brought frustration for the sailors and race committee alike, as race four of the six-race series had to be abandoned on the second beat when the wind died off completely.…
Ireland's Dolan Climbs Back as 2023 La Solitaire Title in the Balance Between Horeau and Tuduri
13th September 2023 Figaro
Tom Dolan of Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan has made a commendable climb up the leaderboard in the latest update from the 2023 La Solitaire du Figaro, positioning himself in sixth place. He was 4.5 miles behind the leader, Benoît Tuduri of CAPSO…
Ireland will defend its J24 European title at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Italy, next year. With the 33rd edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup now wrapped up (in which an Irish crew won Maxi Division A), work on…
'UFD' Setback for Irish 'Headcase' Crew on Day One of J24 World Championships in Greece
13th September 2023 J24
Despite a promising start of two third places for Ireland's newest European sailing champions at this week's J24 World Championships, the Irish 'Headcase' crew suffered a setback on the final race of the opening day at Nautical Club Thessaloniki, Greece, when…
Unions for Irish Coast Guard SAR Bases to Meet Bristow Ireland Over Jobs Later This Month
13th September 2023 Coastguard
Unions representing Irish Coast Guard search and rescue (SAR) air crew and engineers are due to meet Bristow Ireland later this month in relation to employment under the new SAR contract. Trade union Fórsa, representing air crew, and Unite, representing…
Day three of the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup 2023 at Torquay brought yet more ultra-shifty and variable breeze, this time from the northwest quadrant, which built from around six knots at the start of racing to sixteen by the finish,…
Underdogs Take the Lead at New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup on Day One
13th September 2023 New York Invitational Cup
On a day when Rhode Island Sound served up some very shifty conditions, helmsman Cristian Frers and the Yacht Club Argentino crew posted a dominant scoreline of 2-1-2 to take the early lead at the eighth Rolex New York Yacht…
Ireland's ILCA 7 Berth is Among the First 107 Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers Named by World Sailing
12th September 2023 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing
Ireland's only place so far at the Paris 2024 Olympic Regatta, thanks to Finn Lynch in the Men's dinghy, has been confirmed by World Sailing as it publishes the first 107 boats and boards qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games…
Benoît Tuduri of CAPSO en Cavale has made a formidable comeback on the third and final stage of the 54th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. Tuduri was denied the Stage 1 win due to a rookie rules transgression but has…
ILCA Sailor Daniel Palmer is Overall Champion in RYA Northern Ireland Youth Sailing Championships for a Second Time
12th September 2023 RYA Northern Ireland
Over the weekend, the RYA Northern Ireland Youth Sailing Championships took place at Ballyholme Yacht Club on Belfast Lough, attracting over 130 sailors from throughout Northern Ireland and beyond. The sailing event marked the start of the competitive season for…
Newest of Arklow’s Dutch Short-Sea Trader's Calls to Ports on Both Sides of the Irish Sea
12th September 2023 Arklow Shipping
The newest dry-bulk cargoship of the fleet of Arklow Shipping Nederland B.V.,the Arklow Glen was observed arriving in Dublin Bay yesterday having picked up a pilot off the Baily Lighthouse, writes Jehan Ashmore. Registered in Rotterdam, the Dutch flagged newbuild is…
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Irish 1720 Sportsboat Class Lead the Way with Live Tracking of National Championships
12th September 2023 1720
The 1720 Sportsboat class is embracing technological innovations in sailing to enhance its development and offer live tracking for the National Championships for the first time. Spectators and supporters worldwide can view this live tracking in the Sailmon App. MarineServices.ie,…
The Howth RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew sprang into action on Monday evening, launching both of their lifeboats to assist in a multi-agency incident near the Baily Lighthouse. The Coast Guard had requested the inshore lifeboat to respond to reports of…
Kilmore Quay RNLI Rescues Two Yachts in Distress Including Lone Sailor From France
12th September 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Kilmore Quay RNLI volunteers were called out on two separate occasions on Monday, September 11, to assist two yachts in distress. The first call came in early in the morning when the crew launched to help two people on board…
Big Dinghy Turnout for Monkstown Bay Sailing Club's 'At Home' Regatta in Cork Harbour
12th September 2023 Monkstown Bay Sailing Club
In what turned out to be an eventful day in Cork Harbour waters, Monkstown Bay Sailing Club's 'At Home' on Sunday saw a near record-breaking 75 boats take part. The dinghy sailing participants had a great day on the water,…
Top UK Maritime Honour Bestowed to South Wales Pilot at the Port of Milford Haven
12th September 2023 Ports & Shipping
On Merchant Navy Day (3rd Sept) the UK Government honoured Captain John Pearn with a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service. This is the highest medal of honour within the maritime sector and it recognises John’s lifetime of service to…
New Dún Laoghaire Harbour Walking Trail Captivates Stories of Courage, War & Heritage
12th September 2023 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
A new Dún Laoghaire Harbour Walking Trail has been launched by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in partnership with Fáilte Ireland. This immersive experience allows visitors to delve into the captivating history and heritage of one of Ireland's most iconic harbours.…
Galway Bay Sailing Club Sweeps the Board at Cumann Seoltóireachta an Spidéil Regatta
12th September 2023 Galway Harbour
Galway Bay Sailing Club (GBSC) swept the boards at the annual Cumann Seoltóireachta an Spidéil (CSS) regatta at the weekend. Conditions proved promising for the event off An Spidéil, Co Galway, with light winds for the Oppie fleet picking up…