Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Skipper Paul Meilhat and his Biotherm team had a long wait to get to the Leg 4 finish on Thursday morning (11 May) in Newport, Rhode Island. With an initial ETA of 0530 local time, the light overnight winds nearly…
In Scotland, ministers of the Government intend to return the troubled shipyard of Ferguson Marine to the private sector, a senior Scottish National Party minister has confirmed. The SNP minister Neil Gray and Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work…
Minister Ryan Welcomes Hugely Positive Results of First Offshore Wind Auction
11th May 2023 Power From the Sea
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has today welcomed the provisional results of the first offshore wind auction under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS 1). The results mark a breakthrough moment for Ireland’s offshore wind…
Owners of Irish Ferries Calls for Brexit Easements on Freight Using UK-Ireland Routes
11th May 2023 Irish Ferries
The Irish Continental Group (ICG) which is the parent company and owner of Irish Ferries has called for ‘green lanes’ for freight on UK-Ireland routes, for goods destined for Northern Ireland. On Thursday, ICG used a trading update in regards…
Codling Wind Park is Successful in Ireland’s First Ever Offshore Wind Energy Auction
11th May 2023 Power From the Sea
EDF Renewables and Fred Olsen Seawind have welcomed Codling Wind Park’s success in Ireland’s first offshore wind energy auction. Codling Wind Park is a 50:50 joint venture between EDF Renewables and Fred. Olsen Seawind. With an expected capacity of up…
While the top prize in the Rolex Fastnet Race is the Fastnet Challenge Cup for the winner of IRC Overall, considerable kudos comes with finishing first on the water. This will be especially true for the monohull line honours winner…
Esri Ireland, the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) operator, has created a digital map highlighting the flight paths of a number of migratory birds which have returned to Ireland’s shores after having flown south for the winter. The maps are to…
The 1720 Zing leads Royal Cork Yacht Club's May League (SPIN 1 IRC) in Cork Harbour. In an eight-boat fleet, the local sportsboat finished ahead of Michael McCann's Etchells 22, Don't Dilly Dally. Third was the Jones Family's J122, Jelly Baby.…
Laid up the boats Do they dream of the silken sea The rage of storms. The men that sail in them Or in their fraternity? Do they dream of their heroes The great tall ships moored to their quay Straining…
Results of Ireland’s first offshore renewable energy auction are expected to be published by EirGrid on Thursday (May 11). The offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction invites developers of renewable energy projects to compete for contracts providing electricity at…
Two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called on Government ministers to approach fisheries management as “carbon management” by including it in Ireland’s climate action plans. Birdwatch Ireland and the Our Fish campaign are seeking phasing out of bottom trawling by 2030…
Earlier this month, we ran a successful training day in Dun Laoghaire for all cruiser racers leading up to the busy Dublin Bay Sailing Club season. Kenny Rumball from the Offshore Racing Academy was on hand to coach along with…
11th Hour Racing Team won Leg 4 of The Ocean Race 2022-23, leading the fleet into their hometown of Newport, Rhode Island on a spectacular spring afternoon in New England on Wednesday (10 May). Skipper Charlie Enright was beaming as…
DBSC Race Officer Tadgh Donnelly postponed Wednesday evening’s Water Wag dinghy race at Dun Laoghaire for 40 minutes due to cruise ship tender activity in the harbour. Donnelly set a three-round windward/leeward course in a stiff westerly breeze with squalls…
Buckley's J109 'Justus' Leads Kinsale Yacht Club's Early Summer Cruiser Series
10th May 2023 Kinsale
Dan Buckley's J109 Justus leads after one race sailed at the La Bougie Early Summer Cruiser Series at Kinsale Yacht Club. After last week's cancellation, the series got underway last night in breezy conditions in Kinsale Harbour. Justus now leads…
The Ocean Race Leg 4: 11th Hour Racing Team and Malizia Fighting for First in Final Push to Newport
10th May 2023 Ocean Race
Wednesday (10 May) dawned with a beautiful morning in Newport, Rhode Island. It’s a cool, crisp, spring day with bright sunshine and clear blue skies. Unfortunately for the IMOCA trio racing towards The Ocean Race’s Leg 4 finish line off…
National Maritime Ball to Mark Ireland’s Rich Heritage and Economic Roots to the Sea
10th May 2023 News Update
Harland & Wolff shipyard chief executive John Wood Minister of State Jack Chambers and Simply Blue CEO Dr Val Cummins will be keynote speakers at the National Maritime Ball in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel on Friday 19 May. Limited tickets are…
Sea Angling Business Complains of ‘Disgusting’ Discharge From Faulty Storm Water Pipe in Wicklow Harbour
10th May 2023 Irish Harbours
The operator of a sea angling business in Wicklow Harbour has spoken out over a faulty storm drain pipe that has been pumping raw sewage into the water next to his berth. Kit Dunne of Wicklow Boat Charters told the…
An ocean economist, who won the prestigious 2023 Tyler Prize for the Environment Award, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the inaugural Fair Seas World Ocean Day Conference next month. Rashid Sumaila, Professor of Ocean and Fisheries Economics…
SFPA Publishes New Fisheries Information on Spurdog Regulations for Irish Vessels Operating in North Western Waters
10th May 2023 SFPA
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) announces the publication of a new Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) *as of May 2nd, 2023. This FIN pertains to the latest regulations for Irish vessels operating within North Western Waters and is specifically focused on…
