Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Suspension of the native oyster fishery in the Foyle area will continue for another month, with the closure extended until 6pm on Sunday 31 March. The Loughs Agency says it made the decision following an analysis of the latest stock…
Stena Line CEO Appointed to Lead Supply Chain & Transport Industry Community at World Economic Forum
20th February 2024 Stena Line
Stena Line’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Niclas Mårtensson, is the new Governor Chair of the Supply Chain & Transport Industry Community at the World Economic Forum. Niclas will represent Stena AB, playing a critical role in accelerating the transformation of…
There is a very strong interest from the owners of Whitetail yachts for this year’s Volvo Cork Week, according to the Royal Cork YC organisers. Keelboats Rear Admiral Rob Foster says the “level of interest in Non-Spinnaker/White Sail classes is…
Not much has changed since yesterday on the Ultim Challenge Race Leader Charles Caudrelier continues to make steady progress in the North Atlantic. He is 300 miles south of the Azores archipelago, and he has been moving at around twenty…
Over 500 sailors from around the globe gathered off Fort Charlotte, Antigua, on Monday, 19th February, to participate in a stunning start to the 15th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. The non-stop 600nm race, which involves sailing around 11…
UK Shadow Defence Minister Visits Harland & Wolff Says Under Labour Government, N.I. Benefit from Pledge in Jobs
19th February 2024 Shipyards
On a visit to Harland & Wolff Group's main shipyard in Belfast, the UK Shadow Defence Procurement Minister, Maria Eagle MP saw first-hand Northern Ireland’s vital contribution to the UK’s defence sector. The Shadow Minister said that under a Labour…
No Wind Delays Irish Olympic Trial at ILCA 7 European Championships in Athens
19th February 2024 Laser
Irish rivals Finn Lynch and Ewan McMahon have been left frustrated for the second consecutive day as their Olympic trial was postponed due to high pressure over Greece, leaving the ILCA 7 European Championships without racing in Athens today. The…
Galway Harbour Transferring Three-Acre Site for Housing to Land Development Agency
19th February 2024 Galway Harbour
The Port of Galway is transferring a three-acre waterfront site with the potential for over 250 homes to the Land Development Agency (LDA). Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien TD visited Galway harbour on Monday to formally announce the transfer. A…
Schedule of Cruise Calls for Port of Waterford Announced for this Season
19th February 2024 Cruise Liners
Cruise ships visiting the south-east Port of Waterford will total 28 scheduled calls this season, with arrivals to take place in Belview and Dunmore East, which represents a 33% increase on last year. More than 27,000 cruise-goers this season will…
The cost and impact of flooding influenced by climate change and environmental degradation is the focus of a new documentary due to be broadcast on TG4 this month. “Tuilte”, an hour-long documentary by Dearcán Media, examines just how vulnerable coastal…
Dublin Array Wind Farm Appoints New Development Project Director
19th February 2024 Power From the Sea
RWE Renewables Ireland has appointed Vanessa O’Connell as its new Development Project Director for the Dublin Array offshore wind farm. Dublin Array is a proposed 824MW offshore wind farm, which will be located about 10 kilometres from the coast of…
Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for England, Wales, Channel Islands and Gibraltar, has recently appointed Damien Oliver as its new Director of Major Projects. Damien’s appointment sees him as the lead on the Vessel Replacement Project, where he…
Lawrie Smith Of Glandore Harbour Yacht Club is Britain's Sailor of the Year
19th February 2024 News Update
Afloat.ie may have got there first by naming Lawrie Smith, the Master of Tralong and enthusiastic member of Glandore Harbour YC, as one of our "Sailors of the Month" for September 2023 after he'd won the Dragon Gold Cup as…
Spring was very much in the air - for the time being anyway - as the intriguing selection of boats in a growing fleet took to the water in glorious sunshine in the HYC Dinghy Frostbites on Sunday, with theprospect…
Funding of Over £12 million Secured for Derry~Londonderry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum
19th February 2024 Coastal Notes
It has been warmly welcomed by members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Business and Culture Committee on the news that final Letters of Offer have been received from funding partners for the new Derry~Londonderry on the North Atlantic…
Inshore fishermen are due to state their case about the crisis experienced by their members to TDs and senators later this month (Feb). Members of the Dáil and Seanad have been invited to hear the delegation from the National Inshore…
Strong Interest in 2024 Inishtearaght Race as Kinsale Yacht Club Reports Eight Entries in First 24 hours
19th February 2024 Inistearaght Race
Online entry has opened for May's 2024 Inishtearaght Race, and Kinsale Yacht Club is reporting a strong south coast entry for the 240-miler. As well as the defending champion, Cinnamon Girl, the Sunfast 3300 was sailed by Cian McCarthy and…
Ballyholme Prepares to Host Irish Championships as Northern Ireland RS Feva Class Grows Steadily
19th February 2024 RS Sailing
The RS Feva class has been growing steadily in Northern Ireland in recent years, and to the satisfaction of Northern Ireland's Ballyholme Yacht Club, the club will host the Irish Championships, designated a 'GP 1' event, on the weekend of…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals to become or continue to be members of Fishery District Committees. The Fishery Districts where commercial fisheries exist comprise Lismore, Cork, Kerry (SWRBD), Ballinakill (WRBD Galway), Bangor…
Lynch and McMahon Wait for Wind in Athens as Both Irish Olympic Trialists Make Top 25 of ILCA 7 World Rankings
18th February 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing
As the second trial for the Irish Paris 2024 nomination was becalmed in Greece today at the ILCA7 European Championships, the February World Rankings reveal both Irish trialists are in the top 25. Finn Lynch (National Yacht Club), who finished…