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Afloat's Autumn issue hits the shops next week and here's a sneek peek at what's inside... Diving Lusitania Exclusive images from the doomed Ship Canoe Round Ireland Shooter's 1,000 mile Journey The Next Dinghy Does the RS200 fit the bill?…
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, Stena Line's two new 'Superfast' ferries which will be introduced next month on Belfast-Cairnryan route will incorporate Nordic spa's, offering passengers a unique experience on the Irish Sea, writes Jehan Ashmore. The 203m pair of sister-ships,…
At the weekend, the Greencastle-Magilligan ferry Foyle Venture (1978/324grt) made her last sailing, marking the end of a service that started on Lough Foyle in 2002, writes Jehan Ashmore. The closure has led to 12 full-time staff and six-part staff…
A 1978 Squib called Pegasus that has a new mast, new running rigging and new standing rigging is for sale on the Afloat Boats for Sale site at €4,950. The Squib is an active racing class in Ireland and this…
New Irish Language TV Series Unlocks Secrets of Ireland's Marine Environment
30th September 2011 Maritime TV
Ireland’s unexplored 220-million-acre marine environment will be revealed in a landmark new TV series which began last week. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, Farraigí na hÉireann (Seas of Ireland) is a new six-part Irish-language series on Ireland's marine wildlife, which…
Kerry Boat-builder O'Sullivan's Marine (OSM) is bucking the trend in the depressed marine industry. The Tralee firm have a busy order book and report strong demand for its traditional lake boat marque but it also has interest in more exotic…
The National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) are to hold an Open Day at their campus in Ringaskiddy, Cork Harbour on Tuesday 25th October between 10am-3pm. According to the NMCI there is a severe shortage of trained personnel and that…
Although the economy has been on a roller coaster ride towards recession, serious discounting has allowed the cruise industry to remain remarkably buoyant, a situation that will continue into 2012, according to Douglas Ward, the author of the soon to…
New to our Boats for Sale site is a Jeanneau Merry Fisher 805 Cruiser. Two cabin 4 berth with "v" berth forward. Volvo 200 HP with low hours and service record. Winter stored ashore. click here for the full listing…
The body of a woman found washed up on a beach in Scotland's Mull of Kintyre is believed to be that of Northern Irish woman Karen Coyles, who disappeared from her home in Ballycastle, Co Antrim on 11 September. The…
There is movement in the marine market. That's the view from Irish boat dealers at this week's Southampton Boat Show who, after a torrid few seasons, are finding there's a pick up in boat sales but only when the price…
Birdwatchers in Northern Ireland will want to be at the Mount Stewart lookout on 2 October for a special 'bird's eye view' of the return of thousands of Brent geese from colder climes. The News Letter reports that the free…
Fed up Flunking Starts? A New Distance to Start Line Computer is the Answer
20th September 2011 Marketplace
Want to improve your starting? Fed up looking for transits only never being able to see the end of the line? Here's a new innovation for racing sailors that Cork sailmaker Des McWilliam has already declared 'a brilliant piece of…
An exciting new six-part T.V. marine wildlife series 'Farraigí na hÉireann' (Seas of Ireland), the first to be dedicated entirely within our shores and also produced at home is to be broadcast by TG4 next Tuesday (20th Sept) at 8pm.…
New to our Boats for Sale site is a Fairline Targa from Blue Flag Boats, A popular model from Fairline with excellent handling and control at high and low speeds together with a high standard of finish. “Finesse” has been…
Sebago will be celebrating their 25th year of exhibiting at the PSP Southampton Boat Show with the preview of their newest Triwater Line that will be available from Spring 2012 onwards. This will be the first time that the boating…
