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X-Yachts GB has a new recruit. Guy Jackson, a graduate of Southampton Solent University has joined the company to develop the racing program for the Danish yacht manufacturer. With a Bachelors of Engineering in Yacht Production and Surveying and a…
Blue Flag Boats bring to market this Comfort C30 'Moonwind' An excellent yacht suitable for club racing or cruising. Comfortable family cruising interior and cabin heating.Hull Epoxy Treated & Re-sprayed in 2003. For more information and images go to the…
Every single garment in the Dinghy range has been designed to aid performance on the water. This ethos runs through the entire collection from Knee Pads to Speedskins. Performance led dinghy gear has never been offered in such an appealing…
Quba Sails have teamed up with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust to launch an exclusive Ebay Charity Auction, and the prize up for grabs is an exclusive Quba designed and individually tailored jacket and a sailing bag, both made from parts of the sails of Ellen's record…
Maritime Management is seeking a Crew Manager for their fleet of bulk, reefer and exploration vessels. Previous experience in a similar role is important. The position requires English as the working language but if you are multi-lingual, especially Russian, this…
The Maritime Institute of Ireland (M.I.I.) hosts a Winter /Spring lecture series. The first lecture of the new year is 'Historical Diving in Ireland' by Dr Edward Bourke. The lecture is on 20 January and starts at 8pm and is…
Seatruck Ferries, the only Irish Sea ferry company, dedicated solely to the carriage of freight, are looking to appoint a Group Operations Manager. The position is based in their Heysham office in Cumbria. In addition the appointment would require regular…
You've let your mice do the talking when it comes to reading our online stories at www. afloat.ie. Below is a round-up of our top 10 most viewed stories featuring a surprising story as the most read on the site…
Can you help? This letter appeared in the Irish Times this morning... Madam, – A new project aims to preserve the memory of individual seafarers who were killed as a result of belligerent action while they were serving on Irish-registered…
Webasto, a world leader in climate control technology, has published a handy pocket guide which describes and illustrates their complete ranges of marine heating, air conditioning and powered roof systems. Comprising 64 waterproof, laminated pages, the pocket guide begins with…
Fancy having a crack at some of the top sailors in the world? They'll be here in Irish waters later this year competing for European honours in the Olympic Star keelboat class.Olympic campaigner Max Treacy is selling a 1995 Star…
The Dublin Bay Old Gaffers Association (DBOG) are holding their annual Winter /Spring lecture programme in the Poolbeg Yacht Boat Club & Marina (PYBC). The first lecture in 2011 is "Childers and the Asgard - The Enduring Enigma" by Tim…
After weeks of snow a thaw is underway across Ireland today but melting snow will produce even more difficulties for boat owners. For starters boats without an automatic bilge pump can end up flooded but even if fitted prolonged pump…
The Revenue Commissioners have published updated guidelines for the excise duty payable on green diesel used by private boatowners in Ireland. The update accounts for the changes earlier this year to Mineral Oil Tax rate due to the imposition of…
Blue Flag Boats brings to market a versatile and fun small sports cruiser – Suitable for skiing/ wakeboarding or just cruising. 2 comfortable berths below and a spacious cockpit with ski storage and transom shower. For sale as a complete…
The World Yacht Racing Forum began today in front of 300 delegates and media from all over the world. Marketing experts discussed the growth of the sport and agreed that the lack of continuity is its main issue. The third…
