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The 2023 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on the weekend of 25-26 February is set to showcase a world of on-water possibilities as the first of its guest speakers were unveiled recently. Expert advice and motivation are to be found…

Here's one for vintage yacht fans. A 1975-built 28' Golden Shamrock is for sale via O'Sullivan's Marine in Tralee, County Kerry.  The yacht was previously restored to a very high standard, according to the broker, but due to being unused…

UK Sailmakers International’s loft owners and managers met at The Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire last month for their first in-person meeting since 2019, hoisted by UK sailmakers Ireland. The annual meetings bring together UK Sailmakers’ leadership from…

The pre-Christmas period has been an active advent for Leinster Boats, with yacht sales completed as the year closes. Recent December sales include a Sigma 33 Offshore One Design. Beneteau First 310 offshore prepared. Feeling 1090 cruising specification and Hanse…

Last month, UK Sailmakers Ireland announced the addition of two more sailmakers to their team, reflecting the increase in the loft’s business: Kenny Rumball and Liam Glynn. Following-up on that announcement, UK Sailmakers Ireland was delighted to report that Kenny…

Key Yachting is pleased to announce that the inaugural J Cup Ireland will take place from 26th to 27th of August at the Royal Irish Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, on Dublin Bay. The J/Cup Regatta is a highly successful event…

Mark Mansfield from Quantum Sails Ireland goes through the main changes in IRC for the 2023 season The annual IRC review has been completed by the RORC/UNCL, which govern the rules of the biggest rating rule in sailing. There have…

The Key Yachting team will be at BOOT Düsseldorf, the largest indoor boat show, showing the latest models from 3 of our key brands; J Boats, Grand Soleil and Tofinou. The show takes place between 21st - 29th of January…

DMYCFor the first time this season, the Viking Marine-sponsored Frostbites, hosted by the DMYC, lived up to their name as yesterday’s racing was held in very low temperatures, only a couple of degrees above zero. And, accordingly, the speculation from…

Key Yachting, the site for selling performance yachts in Ireland, is delighted to offer this exquisite Beret-designed half-ton race boat for sale. No expense was spared on her restoration, and she is being offered in ready-to-race condition, with top-quality instruments,…

Struggling to find the rights gifts for your loved ones this Christmas? CH Marine has got you covered. The Cork-based chandlery has so many gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list, and for all budgets! And if you still…

North Sails Ireland is in the very fortunate position to be working directly with Europe's Largest Sail Loft, North Sails in Gosport. This loft really is something special in the variety of work handled here and the sheer volume of…

Jeanneau will unveil the DB/37, the second model in its new line of premium day boats, with its world premiere at boot Düsseldorf next month. This brand-new 37-foot model is the perfect representation of the DB Yachts line, Jeanneau says.…

Greetings IRC racers here in Ireland! On Tuesday 6th, December, the RORC will host a panel discussion about 'How to optimize your boat under IRC’. This is a "must-see". North Sails' own double Olympic medallist (and skipper of "Green Dragon"…

The clearest indication that a business is succeeding is when one sees growth and expansion in that company’s staffing and operational footprint. Such is the case here at UK Sailmakers Ireland, led by renowned sailmaker and yacht racer Barry Hayes.…

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for watersports providers to occupy premises in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. The move is part of an effort by the local authority, which took control of the harbour in 2018, to grow…