Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Six east coast sailing clubs are supporting a unique project to restore native oysters in Dublin Bay. As The Sunday Independent reports, David Lawlor of the Green Ocean Foundation not-for-profit has enlisted the support of Howth Yacht Club, the Royal…
After five races were sailed up to the final weekend in October – with two days of racing lost to weather – the final two races for the 29-boat cruiser-racer fleet were sailed on Sunday, (October 27th) to bring the total…
Jones Family Performance at Cowes Week 2024 Saluted by Royal Cork Yacht Club
27th October 2024 Royal Cork YC
Royal Cork's J/122 Jellybaby double win in Cowes Week 2024 in August was applauded at home on Sunday with a special presentation in Crosshaven. As Afloat reported previously, the conclusion of an often-breezy Cowes Week 2024 brought a special double success for…
At approximately 2:05am this morning (27th October), the Irish Coast Guard was alerted to an incident in Wexford town where a member of the public was reported to have entered the water. Extensive searches were carried out in the early…
European Shellfish Growers Call For Strict Implementation of Environmental Regulations
27th October 2024 Aquaculture
European shellfish growers have called for the strict implementation of environmental regulations related to wastewater treatments and water management. In a manifesto published this week, they have also called for political support for the sector’s development, and for the “valorisation…
2024 Rolex Middle Sea Race: Triumph and Tradition Shine at Spectacular Prize Giving Ceremony
27th October 2024 Middle Sea Race
Just as the crews and their families think they have seen all Malta and the Rolex Middle Sea Race has to offer, one final surprise awaits. The prize giving is no ordinary affair. Held in the 16th century Sacra Infermeria,…
Funding for Studies on Minor Flood Mitigation Work in Galway and Co Cork Approved
27th October 2024 Galway Harbour
The Government has approved funding for studies of the value of minor flood mitigation works in Galway city, docks and Salthill. A study for the Co Cork village of Coachford has also been sanctioned, according to Minister of State with…
In the early hours of the morning, the Irish Coast Guard was alerted to a concerning incident in Wexford town when a member of the public was reported to have entered the water. Responding quickly, the Rosslare/Carnsore and Curracloe Coast…
Trinity Sailing Club (DUSC) has officially announced that its much-anticipated annual Alumni Regatta will take place next Saturday 2 November at the Royal St George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire. This event is a highlight of the club’s calendar, drawing…
Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels and users of the Grand Canal that the section of Grand Canal Greenway between Belmont Bridge and L’Estrange Bridge in Co Offaly, will be closed until 15 November. This closure is to facilitate necessary…
Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels on the Grand Canal that Lock 15 near Kilcock in Co Kildare is currently closed after incurring significant damage. The cross-border body for Ireland’s inland waterways says it regrets any inconvenience that this may…
Consultation on Proposed Northeast Atlantic Emission Control Area
26th October 2024 Ports & Shipping
The Department of Transport is proposing to join with other interested states to progress the adoption of a new Emission Control Area (ECA) in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in early 2025. This new ECA…
‘It’s Just Not a Good Feeling’: Dickson and Waddilove Talk Anguish of Missing Out on 49er Medal in Paris 2024
26th October 2024 Robert Dickson & Sean Waddilove
Writing in Saturday’s Irish Times (26 October), Malachy Clerkin tells “the agonising story” of how Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove lost out on an Olympic medal at Paris 2024. The 49er duo finished one place shy of the podium after a…
For the first time in its history, The Ocean Race sailors will experience racing on the spectacular waters of the Red Sea. AMAALA, a new sport and wellness destination in Saudi Arabia’s north-east, will host the finish of the 15th…
The RYA Northern Ireland Annual General Meeting 2024 will be held as part of the RYANI Connected Conference at the Newforge Sports Complex in Belfast on Saturday 9 November. Ahead of this year’s meeting, the minutes from the 2023 AGM…
RYA Scotland Issues Statement on Proposed Clydeport ‘Conservancy Fee’ For Leisure Boat Owners
26th October 2024 Scottish Waters
RYA Scotland says it is aware of concerns being shared within the Scottish boating community, particularly those in the Clyde area, regarding the proposal from Peel Ports Group for a ‘conservancy fee’ to be levied on leisure boat owners in…
Ireland's Golden Jubilee Of Frequent Frostbite Sailing Tells Us Much About 1974
26th October 2024 W M Nixon
It wasn't fully realised at the time, but 1974 was a notably happening year for sailing in Ireland. The new marina was properly in place and up and running in Crosshaven to provide the user-friendly facilities that led, in 1974…
Two of the top three boats in the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024 have successful records in the Round Ireland Race, with Middle Sea race's second-placed boat Teasing Marine (Eric de Turckheim), having won the Round Ireland this year, while…
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Doyle Sails Ireland are on call as the curtains close on the final Autumn League race in Cork, and many sails are now coming to the end of a very long time in the air this year. A season which…
Plans in Dún Laoghaire Harbour Move Towards Forward Operating Base (FOB) for Naval Service Cutters
25th October 2024 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
The south Dublin Bay harbour town of Dun Laoghaire has moved a step closer to having a naval base created as the Government announced discussions to base a pair of former Royal New Zealand Navy Inshore patrol vessels (IPV). Tánaiste…
