Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is continuing to investigate a significant fish kill in Co Donegal in which early indications suggest more than 200 fish have died. The incident occurred on the Crana River, 5km upstream of Buncrana. Fish…
Ciara McMahon of Howth Dominates New SOD Under-30 Regatta at Lough Ree
30th August 2026 Shannon One Design
With the men's ILCA 7 Worlds in Dublin Bay put to bed with the trophy gone abroad, attention swings to the women's ILCA 6 Worlds at the same venue in a week's time, and Ireland's hopes inevitably focusing to a…
Union Hall RNLI came to the aid of three people on a raft in difficulty after the volunteer crew were diverted from a routine training exercise on Saturday morning (29 August). The inshore lifeboat was requested at 9.50am by Valentia…
Ireland's Finn Lynch has finished eighth in the ILCA 7 Men's World Championship after a strong 6-3 performance in Sunday's two-race Final Series on Dublin Bay, where Hungary's Jonatán Vadnai produced a dramatic last-day charge to take the world title.…
On the northeast coast of the Isle of Man is where Ramsey Harbour, with its historic road swing bridge, had earlier in the summer closed due to heat and, more recently again, reopened to traffic. The bridge, which opened in…
Shipping Spotlight: Tanker Laden With Jet Fuel On Night Shift Duty to Irish Capital
30th August 2026 Ports & Shipping
The most frequent operator of short-sea shipments of fuel, including for aviation, from the UK to Dublin Port and other Irish Ports is carried out by Swedish 'lake'-based operator, Eric Thun A/B, writes Jehan Ashmore. Examples of this tanker product trade notably take…
Andrew and Sam Hall's Pata Negra continues to lead the MUSTO ISORA 2026 Series after 18 races, with the Wolf's Head Trophy set to be decided in a higher-scoring Pwllheli–Dún Laoghaire finale on September 12. The Pwllheli Sailing Club Lombard…
The 106th Liffey Swim, the Pelican of London tall ship, walking tours, maritime talks and Viking tales are highlights of a Dublin City Council Liffey festival planned for September. Vessel visits, an aerial spectacle, jet pack displays, activities on the…
Ireland’s Finn Lynch has staged a superb fightback on Dublin Bay to secure the tenth and final place in Sunday’s two-race Final Series at the ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship. The National Yacht Club sailor, who had tumbled from second…
John Malone and Emmet Sheridan's two-handed JPK 10.30 Loinnir won Saturday's ISORA Dún Laoghaire–Pwllheli race overall on IRC after a long passage across the Irish Sea. According to proviiosal resyults on the race ytracker, the Lough Ree Yacht Club/Royal Irish…
Dublin Bay Sailing Club's Saturday fleet headed south on coastal courses in a light northerly on August 29th, with Aurelia, Something Else and Windjammer all completing IRC and ORC wins in Cruisers Zero, One and Two respectively. It was a…
Five-time Olympic medallist Robert Scheidt of Brazil and 2008 US Olympian Austin Sperry have won the 2026 Star European Championship after a dramatic final day at Medemblik in the Netherlands. The Brazilian-American partnership won both of Saturday's races to overturn…
Frank Whelan’s Sydney 43 El Syd topped Class One and also won under the separate ORC scoring as the BJ Marine Taste of Greystones Regatta got underway with its opening race on Saturday. The Wicklow Harbour-based El Syd headed an…
Longtime Laser sailor Dave O’Connell has won Class 1 in Monkstown Bay Sailing Club’s August Dinghy League after the eight-race Cork Harbour series concluded on Friday evening. O’Connell went into the final night leading Colin Johns by three points and…
A human process failure involving conflicting weather and current data was the dominant cause of the scoring error that disrupted the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race, according to the event organisers’ investigation. The Bermuda Race Organising Committee (BROC), its Technical Committee…
Ferry Passengers from Ireland to UK Require 'Passport' to Travel from Next Month
29th August 2026 Ferry
Passengers travelling by ferry between the Republic of Ireland and the UK with operators Irish Ferries and Stena Line will be required to carry their passports from next month. Irish Ferries, which operate Dublin-Holyhead and Rosslare-Pembroke, said the rule change will…
Over 700 Discarded Tyres Removed From Lough Corrib During Heritage Week
29th August 2026 Inland Waterways
A large haul of 720 discarded tyres was removed from Lough Corrib during Heritage Week. The Tyreless Action Project involved participants from Oughterard Tidy Towns, Corrib angling clubs, community groups,volunteers, artists, swimmers and environmental organisations from across the catchment. Oughterard…
The Secretary-General of the United Nations maritime safety agency, the IMO (International Maritime Organisation), has issued a strong warning about the deterioration of maritime security worldwide. "From the Black Sea to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, this…
A waterfront home at Carrickfin in west Donegal offering direct access to the sea and its own private slipway has come to the market, providing an unusual proposition for boat owners and watersports enthusiasts. The Pink House at Carrickfin, Kincasslagh,…
The current star-studded ILCA 7 Worlds in Dublin Bay, featuring a remarkable 142-boat 43-nation championship project co-hosted by the Royal St George YC and the National YC, has further focused international sailing’s attention on a venue which is already well-lodged…
