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On the Firth of Clyde a Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) ferry which has been plagued by technical problems for almost six months, has been seen at a berth in Ayr harbour. The port of Ayr, operated by Associated British Ports is…

Late Summer and early Autumn can be the quietest times for sailmakers' production as most of the sails for the current season have been delivered, and the winter orders are not yet in. As a result, this can be the…

The Irish Sea Offshore Racing Association (ISORA) is set to embark on a new adventure on August 11th as it heads to Strangford Lough for a Northern Ireland-based weekend. After a season of coastal and cross-channel fixtures between Dun Laoghaire…

A French surfer, Justine Dupont, was captured riding a wave during a surfing session at Praia do Norte in Nazare, Portugal. This photo, taken by Octavio Passos of Getty Images, was selected as one of 24 winning images across various…

Iconic coastal cities around the European continent are expressing their interest in hosting the IMOCA fleet along The Ocean Race Europe route in 2025, organisers say. The Ocean Race Europe is a north-south European offshore race scheduled to take place…

In its 224th year this August weekend, Kinsale Regatta is claimed to be “the oldest regatta in Ireland.” The varied regatta programme includes sailing for both Cruisers and Dinghies. There will be racing for Cruiser Classes 1,2, and 3 and…

Environmental groups have expressed dismay at the delay of the Marine Protected Areas Bill, as the Irish Examiner reports. The eagerly awaited legislation will now not be published until after the Dáil recess — which has prompted the Fair Seas…

A European Parliament fisheries committee member has warned of further attempts by Nordic countries to seek greater access to Ireland’s fish stocks. Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey made the comments following a recent meeting with the Taoiseach and representatives of…

The shipyard firm of Harland & Wolff Group which has its largest facility in Belfast, has landed another significant fit-out, reports The Irish News, with a contract that is worth up to £70 million. The Group, which also has yard's…

The Minister for the Environment has urged local communities and various groups involved in existing maritime activities, including fishing and seafood production, throughout the South Coast to engage in public participation, which his Department has announced about the 8,600 square…

The J Cup Ireland, in its first year, is expecting 40 to 45 entries for its two-day regatta on the 26th and 27th of August at the Royal Irish Yacht Club, with over 30 J boats already committed. The event…

Ireland was represented by Hugh Mockler of Crosshaven Boatyard (Network Yacht Brokers Cork) in Cork and Ronan Beirne of Leinster Boats (Network Yacht Brokers Dublin) at the first “post covid” meeting of Network Yacht Brokers took place in Bristol in…

A West Cork seafood business says it is scaling up salmon processing and reducing its environmental footprint with help from a Brexit support scheme. Keohane Seafoods in Bantry, Co Cork, is one of 44 projects to share in a €26.8 million…

The Marine Institute's annual Poster Presentation Day was held on Friday, 28th July 2023, where student bursars showcased their summer internship research. For the first time, the 20 students not only presented posters but also gave flash presentations to supervisors,…

A sea trout tagged as part of a collaborative project led by the Loughs Agency and the River Faughan Anglers has provided remarkable insights into the growth and behaviour of these elusive fish within the Lough Foyle system. The ‘Casting…

Niall Dowling of the Royal Irish Yacht Club finished a close second in the Cape 31 'short series' at the Cowes Week Regatta on Tuesday. The 24-boat Cape 31 fleet braved the challenging conditions to complete the short series. Sandra…

The Cowes-based J109 Jukebox crew, led by John Smart, sailed a smart race on Tuesday to take the lead in a highly competitive IRC 3 fleet at the 2023 Cowes Week Regatta. The team, which has Royal Cork's Mark Mansfield…

Baltimore RNLI were called out on Monday night (31 July) for the second time in two days to provide a medical evacuation, this time from Cape Clear Island off the coast of West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their…

Brandon Bay, the Dingle Peninsula's largest beach, is set to receive a much-needed makeover today as the Maharees Conservation Association hosts its second annual NIVEA Beach Clean. Countless volunteers are expected to descend upon the popular destination, armed with gloves…

Galway’s Claddagh Basin may be a venue for next year’s Irish kayak polo intervarsities contest. The event may take place in the city canal basin in February 2024, Galway City Council says. It is one of several water polo activities…