Afloat's Sailing Annual 2012 is in shop's this Friday and here's a sneek peek at what's inside... News All the news from coast to coast including, Dun Laoghaire waterfront plans, Greystones Harbour, Qualifying for London 2012, Galways newest 'old' yacht club, Tralee's award, Royal Alfred revive Superleague and much more.…

Afloat's top 10 stories of the last week are... 10. Heavy Weight Crews in Deman for Tomorrow's All Ireland Champs 9. RS Class Stage Sprint Sailing Event in Dun Laoghaire 8. Dublin Port: As You've Never Seen It Before 7. Rolling Fog Greets Competitors for First Race of Royal Cork…

Dag Pike talks us through the fact the ubiquitous IPhone will do nearly anything that you ask it to and it even makes phone calls. Much of what it does is related to land-based applications but now the boundaries are becoming blurred and the IPhone can become a wonderful navigation…

Sails are coming off boats now, wet and salty at best. Perhaps some of you are keen to valet them yourself. If so, we suggest you read the notes that follow because according to Irish sailmakers there have been some sad sights in sail lofts when enthusiasts brought in home…