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Information on European logbook requirements for commercial fishing vessels has been published by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). A new fisheries information notice summarises key requirements for vessel masters and owners for vessels of ten metres overall length or…

A team of novice rowers from Holyhead Sailing Club recently undertook an incredible feat to raise awareness for mental health. On Tuesday, August 15th, the team set off from Holyhead at 7 am, rowing to the Royal St George YC…

A course beginning and ending off Dun Laoghaire Harbour will round out the 2023 ISORA Viking Marine Coastal Series this Friday (August 18th). The series' last race of six off Dublin Bay will start at 19.55hrs on Friday, August 18th, with the…

New Zealand's marine industry is thriving, contributing $3 billion annually to the country's economy. The industry achieved $2.2 billion in local sales and $800 million in exports, according to new statistics released at the NZ Marine Industry conference by Executive…

Dalkey Rowing Club is hosting an evening of stories and photos in celebration of its 90th anniversary next Thursday 24 August at The Tramyard in Dalkey. The evening promises to be an enjoyable, fun and insightful gathering of coastal rowing…

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is seeking submissions in relation to a proposal to reduce the daily bag limit of four brown trout to two brown trout on the rivers Clare, Abbert, Dalgan, Grange and Sinking in the Galway Fishery District.…

RYA Scotland highlights that the Visitor Levy Bill is currently being considered by the Scottish Parliament. The bill, currently at Stage 1 in the Scottish Parliament, proposes giving power to local authorities to decide whether to charge a levy on…

In 33rd position, Finn Lynch (National Yacht Club) has four ILCA 7 races left on Thursday at the Sailing World Championships in The Hague to make the medal race top ten plus a top 16 overall position to qualify Ireland for…

Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels and waterways users on the Shannon Navigation that there will be diving activities taking place in the river around Tarmonbarry Bridge, lock and quay on Thursday 17 August. The bridge and lock will remain…

Waterways Ireland advises all recreational users of the Erne System and Lower Bann Navigation that blue-green algae is present in a number of locations on these inland waterways. Blue-green algae blooms can be toxic to humans and potentially lethal to…

There was bitter disappointment at the Allianz Sailing World Championships at The Hague today after Tokyo 2020 Olympians Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove missed the first chance of Olympic Nation Qualification for Paris 2024 in the Mens Skiff discipline. The Howth…

It’s been several years since the Optimist dinghy fleet has participated in team racing, and this year the association undertook to re-introduce the format into the fleet. With the National Championships happening later in the week in Ballyholme Yacht Club…

Dublin Bay Sailing Club Race Officer Tadgh Donnelly set a three-round windward leeward course for the Water Wags race on Wednesday, August 16th. Twenty-three boats competed in a 5-7kt SE breeze inside Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Seán and Heather Craig’s Puffin from…

While the sun shone and temperatures hit the mid-20s, sadly, the wind gods did not smile on day two of the 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix 2023 in Cowes. Rob Brown and his Royal Yacht Squadron Race…

When the late Tony Moylan and his friends got together 44 years ago to inaugurate the Cruinnui na mBad at Kinvara in order to celebrate and help the preservation of the traditional sailing boats of Connemara and Galway Bay, most…

The volunteer lifeboat crew of Dun Laoghaire Harbour RNLI has been kept busy over the past week, responding to ten calls for assistance from the Dublin Bay area. The Coast Guard sought the help of the Inshore and All Weather lifeboats…

The Irish Marine Minister, Charlie McConalogue, has announced changes to the 2012 Herring Management Policy in relation to the Herring 6a South quota for non-ringfenced vessels. The Minister has set a minimum allocation of Herring 6a South quota for non-ringfenced…

West Scotland ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) has announced that one of its routes will be cancelled for the rest of the year. In July, CalMac said its Ardrossan-Campbeltown seasonal service was due to return on 24 August. In addition…

In a 'historic announcement' made at HMS President in London, the skipper and crew for the upcoming Ocean Globe Race (OGR) were revealed. Maiden, an iconic yacht, will set sail with an all-female crew on September 10, 2023, for an…

Tight competition marked the 44th annual Cruinniú na mBád festival in Kinvara, Co Galway at the weekend. In spite of a dark and overcast day, the festival was a success on and off water, with An Norah taking the top…