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There's no better way to embrace the festive spirit than embarking on a Christmas Rib Trip along the River Liffey!
Explore the Winter Lights on the River Liffey Like Never Before with the Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School this Christmas! There's no better way to embrace the festive spirit than embarking on a Christmas Rib Trip along the River…
2023 Shanahan Cup winners St. Michaels College are presented with the trophy by Ruth Shanahan and pictured with Glyn Williams of the INSS. St. Michaels College Team Leader Max Cantwell holds the trophy and is accompanied by team members Christian Ennis, Rory McMullan, Peadar Doyle, Michael Byrne and Alex Deasy
The Shanahan team racing Cup returns for the 2023/24 season in a new format at Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Hosted by the Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School in conjunction with Gonzaga College SJ, the event will be run over three…
File image of the AMS Panther
The Department of Transport has been advised that a geophysical survey, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) diving and an offshore survey of gas pipeline landfalls in Scotland’s Brighouse Bay and Ross Bay, Kirkcudbright and Ireland (Loughshinny and Gormanston) will take place…
A whopping 17 RS400s were on the water at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club
November is here, and although some would call it winter sailing, conjuring images of hats, gloves, rain and all-round miserable sailing conditions, the reality is that the weather this time of the year is perfect for sailing! And not only…
Valentina, a J112E debuting at the J Cup UK 2023
There are delivery slots available for current models in the J Boats range, including the J/112E, J/99 and the new J/45; you could be cruising or racing in time for next season. The J/112E is a highly versatile and sporty…
Irish underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan captured Ireland’s marine wildlife like never before in North Atlantic: The Dark Ocean
Maritime TV documentary North Atlantic: The Dark Ocean has been awarded the Grand Prix Best Film of Festival Award at the Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam, besting the likes of BBC’s Our Frozen Planet. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the natural…
SPARCing an initiative: Dr Mark Picton, RWE Renewables, David Jones, Blue Gem Wind, Sara Jones, Floventis Energy, Naomi Bowen, Blue Gem Wind, Jess Turfery RWE Renewables, Vidette Swales, Port of Milford Haven Authority (MHPA), Ben Williams, RWE, Mark Davies, Ledwood Engineering; SPARC is also supported by Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire College.
The potential for careers in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales is on the cusp of a transformative energy revolution, which is poised to reshape not only the local employment landscape but also extend its influence far beyond its borders. As the Port…
Humpback whale feeding, surrounded by kittiwakes
Clean Coasts have announced the winning photographers of the 14th edition of its Love Your Coast photography competition. With a prize fund of €6,000, the competition has attracted hundreds of photographers all around Ireland this year, receiving a record number…
A Voyage of Discovery: The Ocean Race
A three-part TV documentary featuring a deep dive into the lives of the sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race 2022-23 is now streaming on discovery+ and the Eurosport app. A Voyage of Discovery: The Ocean Race follows key…
File image of a cargo vessel docked at an Irish port
A new panel of authorised radio surveyors has been established by the Department of Transport following a call for applications this autumn. The latest three-person panel — established from 21 October this year until further notice — replaces that established…
Will Byrne  Will, founder of Kai water bottles and an active Dun Laoghaire offshore sailor at the Viking Marine story in Dun Laoghaire Harbour
In the world of eco-conscious choices and sustainability, two local businesses are making waves. Meet Will Byrne, the founder behind Kai Bottle, and Viking Marine, a local supplier dedicated to offering quality marine products. Will's journey into the world of…
Artist’s impression of the Archipelago zero.63
Archipelago Yachts, in collaboration with Chartwell Marine, has unveiled the design for its groundbreaking zero-carbon leisure vessel, the Archipelago zero.63. The company aims to set a new benchmark for sustainability in the leisure marine industry with the zero.63, which boasts…
When sails are received in the UK Sailmakers Ireland loft, they are given a full checkover
The UK Sailmakers Ireland sail loft in Crosshaven, Co Cork, has been a sail service centre for over forty years. Thousands of sails have been on our floor, and we rarely see something we haven’t encountered before. We can spot…
15% off on North Sails One Design Sails - Last Day Today
One Design racing can be the toughest arena of them all - every tiny mistake is punished, and boatspeed is KING. FAST sails help simplify tactics and make everything easier! North Sails has powered thousands of one-design victories, and this…
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan and the president of University of Galway Prof Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh walk the Burren after signing the agreement between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the University of Galway
A Burren-based marine and coastal research station stands to benefit from a new partnership agreement between the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the University of Galway. The Finavarra centre on the Burren’s water’s edge at Rine, Co Clare,…
Available in two sizes, the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 102sv with a 10-inch display and ECHOMAP Ultra 2 122sv with a 12-inch display, the new series offers unparalleled mapping coverage and detail for both coastal and inland waters
Garmin, a leading technology company, has launched its ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 chartplotter series designed with advanced features for inland and nearshore anglers. Offering a 10- or 12-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen with keyed assist, they put UHD scanning sonar, support for Garmin…

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