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Solo yachtswoman Clarisse Crémer has denied accusations of cheating in the 2020-21 Vendée Globe. According to France 24, it comes on the foot of claims in an anonymous email sent earlier this month to the French Sailing Federation (FFVoile) that…
Light Winds Continue to Disrupt ILCA European Championships in Athens
21st February 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing
The ILCA European Championships in Athens has experienced another day without racing due to light winds. The event, which began on Sunday, has completed just three out of the planned eight races for the women's ILCA 6 class, while the…
Thousands to Walk from Howth Harbour to Dun Laoghaire Harbour (or reverse) this St. Patrick’s Day to Demonstrate Support for Mental Health
21st February 2024 Dublin Port
Irish dancing sensations ‘The Gardiner Brothers’ today launched the 17th annual Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk which will take place on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday 17th March. An official event partner of St. Patrick’s Festival, the charity expects over 2,500 enthusiastic walkers…
Irish Coast Guard Helicopters Rescue Seriously Ill Fisherman in Long Range Mission
21st February 2024 Coastguard
In a long-range mission coordinated by the Malin Head Coast Guard Coordination Centre, the Dublin-based Coast Guard Helicopter R116 successfully evacuated a seriously ill fisherman from a Norwegian vessel 160 miles west of Erris Head, Co. Mayo. The evacuation, carried…
Small Vessel Plays Role Between Harland & Wolff Facilities to Support Upgrade of Giant FPSO Ship
21st February 2024 Shipyards
A small vessel has been used by the Harland & Wolff Group as part of a contract at their Belfast shipyard to provide a mid-life upgrade of a 150,000dwt Floating Production and Storage Offloading (FPSO) vessel, writes Jehan Ashmore. The…
J80 'Jambon' Leads 'Just Jasmin' in DBSC Spring Chicken Series on Dublin Bay
21st February 2024 DBSC
A third race win last Sunday means the J80 'Jambon' moves into the AIB DBSC Spring Chicken Series lead on Dublin Bay. The Dun Laoghaire Harbour sportsboat crew are five points ahead of second-placed Just Jasmin, a Bavaria Match 35, on 32 points. Derry…
The Irish J109 fleet is gearing up for an action-packed season on Dublin Bay with an early season IRC optimisation talk this month. As Afloat reported previously, Dun Laoghaire's Royal Irish Yacht Club will host the ICRA Nationals and Key Yachting's…
ESB Marks Completion of Marine Mammal Observer Training Programme
21st February 2024 Marine Wildlife
The ESB has announced the completion of an industry-endorsed marine mammal observer (MMO) training programme to support those in the early stages of their careers in the marine environmental sector. An additional key aim was to fill a gap in…
Marine Institute to Put Focus on Strengthening Sustainable Fisheries, Aquaculture and Ocean Management at Irish Skipper Expo
21st February 2024 Fishing
The Marine Institute will be exhibiting at two stands at the Irish Skipper Expo this Friday 23 and Saturday 24 February at the University of Limerick. Firstly, the institute’s shellfish team will present the work it carries out on data…
With Less Than 1,200 Miles To Finish, Ultim Challenge Leader Caudrelier Takes Shelter in the Azores
21st February 2024 Ultim Challenge
With less than 1,200 miles to finish the Ultim Challenge, Charles Caudrelier on the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, leader of the race since the end of January, has elected to take shelter in the Azores, thereby making a technical stopover.…
Ireland's Lynch and McMahon Post Nearly Matching Scores in First Light Air Races of ILCA 7 Europeans in Athens
20th February 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing
Paris 2024 Irish Olympic trialists, in their second of three trials, posted close results after the first races sailed at the ILCA 7 European Championships in Athens today. Finn Lynch (National Yacht Club) and Ewan McMahon (Howth Yacht Club) had almost…
Eve McMahon Consistent in Light Winds at ILCA 6 Euros in Athens
20th February 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing
After three races sailed, Paris 2024 qualified Eve McMahon of Ireland lies in 20th place at the ILCA 6 European Championships in Athens. In light and flukey conditions that have delayed the racing schedule, the Howth star scored a consistent…
Pembrokeshire Ferry to Resume Rosslare Route Service Tonight after Almost Six-Week Absence
20th February 2024 Stena Line
Passengers, particularly Welsh rugby fans travelling by ‘foot’ for this Saturday’s match with Ireland, in Dublin, have got good news as the Stena Line owned port of Fishguard is to see their ferry back on the run after a five-and-a-half-week…
Royal Cork's Guilfoyle and Durcan Land Sponsorship Deal In Time for Irish Olympic 49er Trial
20th February 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing
UCC graduates Séafra Guilfoyle and Johnny Durcan will contest the Irish 49er Olympic trial with the backing of a new sponsor next month. The Royal Cork duo have bagged €10k in sponsorship from the National Business Machines Group headquartered in Cork. The…
Races 13 & 14 of the Viking Marine-sponsored Frostbites in Dun Laoghaire Harbour saw a change of Race Officer, with DMYC Commodore Ian Cutliffe taking over the reins of race management from Cormac Bradley, who had the day off. A…
Another Remaining Arklow Shipping Cargo Ship of the Older ‘R’ Class Joins Norwegian Rival Wilson
20th February 2024 Arklow Shipping
One of Arklow Shipping Ltd's oldest cargo ships of the first ‘R’ class, Arklow Rogue with almost 24 years service, has been sold to Norwegian rival Wilson ASA with around 130 ships is Europe's largest short-sea operator, writes Jehan Ashmore. During…
The owners of a former Dingle fish processing plant have received Brexit-related grant aid towards a 1.3 million euro visitor attraction, which recalls the harbour’s famous dolphin, Fungi. The Keane family, owners of Ó Catháin Iasc Teo, have invested over…
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Are you ready for the Round Ireland Race? Kenny Rumball of the INSS is looking forward to a series of Sea Survival Courses. Rumball, the RORC Seamanship Trophy recipient, includes plenty of first-hand experience in the course, including dealing with…
Entries Open as Kinsale Yacht Club Prepares Host Prestigious Dragon Gold Cup in 2024
20th February 2024 Dragon
Kinsale Yacht Club has announced entry is open for its staging of the Dragon Gold Cup, sponsored by Astra Construction Services Ltd, from September 6 to 13, 2024. This year's event will attract over 60 teams from more than 20…
Jessika Robson (17) who became the youngest person to swim the North Channel, is one of a number of marine-related nominations for the annual Outsider magazine awards due to be presented this week (Wed 21). The Northern Irish teenager set…