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Tallships Gathering Wind Head for Capitals Newest Riverfest
#TallShips – A flotilla of Tallships are to descend along Dublin's North Wall Quay as part of the first ever Dublin Port River Festival, writes… -
Is 'Bucket & Chuck It' All the Etchells Can Offer the Fairer Sex?
#etchells – There's not much interest in recruiting women into the Etchell's class as it prepares for the world championships in Rosignano Solvay, Italy this… -
101 Year Old Gaffer Set to Return to Ringsend Roots
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Another SB20 Win for Sharkbait in 'Black Flag' Kinsale Regatta
#SB20 – Perfect conditions awaited the 21 boat SB20 fleet this weekend at Kinsale for the Southern Championships hosted by Kinsale Yacht Club. Blue Skies…
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Kinsale's Chaix Wins Irish Laser Masters at Ballyholme
#laser – Thomas Chaix of Kinsale Yacht Club is the overall winner of the Irish Laser Masters Championship held at Ballyholme Yacht Club at the…
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Maritime Festival Launches New Maritime & Heritage Cultural Trial
#MaritimeFestival – As previously reported on Afloat.ie the 2nd John Barry Maritime Festival (20-23 June) starts this week and is a celebration of the Wexford-born… -
Brush Up Your French at the Routes des Princes
#RoutesDesPrinces – Alliance Francais welcomes you to their stand in Dun Laoghaire Harbour during the weekend of 22-23 June when the Route des Princes fleet… -
Dun Laoghaire to Dingle (D2D) Yacht Race 2013 Overall Results
#d2d – Scroll down for the overall results showing corrected times on IRC handicap for each of the 22 competing boats. Also provided as an… -
Brand New Dalkey Built Currach Takes First Place at Ocean to City Race
#OceantoCity – The winner of this year's 10th Ocean to City Rowing Race 'An Rás Mór' went to the brand new Dalkey community built currach… -
Kerry Yacht 'Amazing Grace' Wins Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race
#D2D – Finishing shortly after 3am, a County Kerry entry, Amazing Grace, won the 2013 Dun Laoghaire to Dingle race, the first Kerry yacht to…
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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 16:15
Maritime Festival Launches New Maritime & Heritage Cultural Trial
#MaritimeFestival – As previously reported on Afloat.ie the 2nd John Barry Maritime Festival (20-23 June) starts this week and is a celebration of the Wexford-born Commodore John Barry, father of the US Navy. The four-day festival covers Wexford's rich maritime heritage and culture where all proceeds go towards the Wexford…
Monday, 10 June 2013 19:47
Brand New Dalkey Built Currach Takes First Place at Ocean to City Race
#OceantoCity – The winner of this year's 10th Ocean to City Rowing Race 'An Rás Mór' went to the brand new Dalkey community built currach Naomh Beagnait which was only launched at the start of June, writes Jehan Ashmore. Naomh Beagnait (see photo) was competing in the event which attracted…
Saturday, 08 June 2013 09:00
Watch Live Ocean to City Race on The Big Screen and The Web
#OceantoCity – Today's Ocean to City Race 'An Rás Mór' involving 122 entries can be viewed live on the big screen along Cork's Lapp's Quay thanks to Cork City Council. The live-stream is also available from www.corkcity.ie/tv starting from 12 noon onwards so tell your family and friends! The 28km…
Friday, 07 June 2013 10:31
Mersey River Festival
#MaritimeFestival – Following the recent 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, there is an exhibition of the historic event which will form as part of the Mersey River Festival which starts this weekend of 7 - 9 June. Around half a dozen Tall Ships will grace the River…
Thursday, 06 June 2013 10:30
Forgotten Flax Highlighted at Scottish Maritime Heritage Festival
#maritimefestivals – The fascinating story of an ancient agricultural crop and how it played a key role in the maritime industry will be brought to life at Scotland's leading celebration of nautical heritage and culture. A display and demonstration on flax – described as Britain's forgotten crop - will be…
Friday, 31 May 2013 10:06
Ocean to City Fest Celebrates Cork's Maritime Heritage
#CorkHarbour - Rowboat and kayak trips, harbour cruises, street markets and much more will be in store for Cork Harbour's maritime festival Ocean to City from tomorrow 1 June. The highlight of the 10-day festival as it's been since 2005 will be An Rás Mór on Saturday 8 June, a…
Wednesday, 29 May 2013 11:48
Foynes Irish Coffee Festival Has Distinct Maritime Flavour
#FoynesFestival – This year's Foynes Irish Coffee Festival takes place this coming Bank Holiday weekend (31 May-2 June), writes Jehan Ashmore. The history of the 'Irish' Coffee which started 70 years can trace its origins back to the flying boats that flew across the Atlantic. It was along the banks…
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