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Representatives of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and the European Sailing Federation (EUROSAF) met at the Kieler Yacht-Club with representatives of major European sailing events and the German Sailing Association (Deutscher Segler-Verband, DSV) to discuss the future of the European…
Luxury English motorboat manufacturer Fairline has been bought for a price understood to be around £35 million by turnaround specialists Better Capital Ltd and RBS. Fairline is represented in Ireland by BJ Marine. Fairline is a leading global brand specialising…
The Tahu and Xipe are Yak’s new Touring buoyancy aids for 2011. Built specifically for the active paddler and watersports enthusiasts, these buoyancy aids ensure you are comfortable without compromising performance. The Tahu and Xipe offer 55N of Buoyancy and…
Shoe manufacturer Dubarry saw a 44 per cent increase in overseas sales last year, The Irish Times reports. The firm, which is a long-time supporter of sailing in Ireland, reported pretax profits of €1.95 million on revenue that topped the…
Dockers a play written by Martin Lynch and directed by Andrew Flynn is a vibrant recreation of Belfast's docklands set during the 1960's. The play which is running at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast ends this Sunday at 7.45pm. Ticksts cost €5-€21.50…
One of the world's top supermodels, Doutzen Kroes of the Netherlands, is selling her 470 sailing dinghy for charity. Doutzen and her 470 have already become famous in the Douwe Egberts coffee advert which features Doutzen reminiscing over her 470,…
Gill launch their race collection just in time for Cowes. The Race Collection is the most innovative, highest performing race gear available today, and even includes the lightest performance sailing jacket ever made. The Gill Race Collection consists of 13…
This week sees the addition of a Dehler DB1, 'Zoom' Well known competitive Class 2 racer. We misprinted the price in our magazine, with this boat being great value at 26,500euro. Full full listing, more details on all the extras…
A 'Bag-Packing Day' in aid of the Maritime Museum in Dun Laoghaire is to start tomorrow, writes Jehan Ashmore. The fund-raising activity will also run on the Friday and Saturday at the Tesco Bloomfield Shopping Centre off Lower Georges Street.…
Galway Bay is laying on coaching ahead of racing at the 420 Connacht championships on July 2nd. Coaching is available for all prospective participants, whether seasoned racers or sailors new to the class. The coaching clinic will be run by…
Irish National Sailing School and Club is relaunching its adult teaching and club programme. Sailing courses will now be offered on weekends for Levels 1 and 2 and selected weekday evenings for those completing L2. Both levels are offered in…
Blue Flag Boats bring to market this 5.5m Humber Ocean Pro with Custom Tubes. 140 HP Suzuki 4 stroke 4 x Jockey seats and a long list of extras, to see them all and images see the full listing here.
Afloat's Summer issue hits the shops mid-next week as Irish crews took to the international stage this month to reset the Olympic pecking order – in two classes at least – and stake a claim as contenders in next year's…
Erskine Childers' Asgard, the 1905-built 51ft Colin Archer ketch, is one of the stars of this fascinating book, as her meticulous restoration at Collins Barracks by John Kearon and his team of expert shipwrights drawn from the Arklow tradition has…
Sailing's Brian Craig (Royal St. George Yacht Club) was honoured by the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring T.D. at an awards ceremony this afternoon for his outstanding voluntary contribution to sailing. The 'National Awards to Volunteers…
June sees the official launch of a new concept in the marketing of marine equipment in Ireland. Recognising that certain areas of Ireland are simply not able to support fully fledged marine stores on a year round basis, CH Marine…
