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Furio Benussi's 100-foot maxi ARCA SGR has claimed line honours in the 2026 Loro Piana Giraglia offshore race. The Italian entry completed the classic Mediterranean challenge from Saint-Tropez to Genoa via the Giraglia Rock in an elapsed time of 1…
Irish offshore sailor Pamela Lee faces one of the strongest Class40 line-ups ever assembled for the Round Ireland Yacht Race when the 704-nautical-mile race starts from Wicklow on Saturday. Lee arrives at the start following a top-ten finish in the…
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, today (June 18th) opened the Shipwrecks of Dublin Bay exhibition at the Dublin Port Substation. As Afloat reported earlier, the exhibition is a partnership between Dublin Port and the…
A classic Hartley 27 cabin cruiser with a recent marine survey and a guide price of €14,000 has come onto the market in Howth Harbour in North Dublin. The vessel, named *Tidesong*, is a traditional wooden cruiser based on plans…
Antarctica's West Coast Missing Winter Sea Ice Area "The Size of France"
18th June 2026 Marine Science
Antarctica’s west coast is missing an area of winter sea ice the size of France as a recent heatwave drove temperatures some 20 Celsius above average in the region. As The Guardian reports, satellite observations showed the Bellingshausen Sea on…
SailGP returns to Halifax Harbour this weekend as the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship reaches a pivotal stage. More than 12,000 ticketed spectators are expected across 20-21 June, with thousands more gathering along the waterfront for the seventh event of the…
The Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Rose of Innisfree Boat Tours have linked up again this year to offer visitors a trip across Sligo’s Lough Gill to Parke’s Castle on the Leitrim shoreline. From July 1st and every…
The 2026 World Sailing Annual Conference and World Sailing Awards will be held in Qingdao, China, from 16 to 21 November. More than 400 international delegates are expected to attend the annual gathering, which brings together sailing's governing bodies, athletes,…
One of Europe's most prestigious sailing events is preparing to celebrate a major milestone as The Superyacht Cup Palma marks its 30th anniversary this month. The long-running Mallorcan regatta will welcome one of its largest fleets to date, combining classic superyacht…
UK Sailmakers Ireland Expands Regional Network Across the UK and Ireland
18th June 2026 UK Sailmakers Ireland
UK Sailmakers Ireland is delighted to announce a major expansion of our market area and local network. Moving forward, our operations will officially extend to cover Scotland, Wales, and Northern England, significantly broadening our regional footprint. This growth aligns perfectly with the…
Oceania Cruises' Vista alongside at the Deepwater Berth in Cobh this week is a reminder of the scale of the cruise liner business now being handled across Cork Harbour. The Port of Cork has confirmed that 93 cruise ship calls…
For most boat owners, buying the same brand twice is a vote of confidence. For Kerry-based offshore boating enthusiast Adam Brennan, the figure is six. In a recent interview with Powerboat & RIB magazine, Brennan explained why his family has…
Irish Dragon sailors will be among a strong international fleet contesting the 2026 Dragon Edinburgh Cup and UK Grand Prix in Cowes this August. Around 40 teams from 10 nations have already confirmed entries for the championship, with six weeks…
‘Surreal’ Experience for British Couple as Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots Near Their Yacht
18th June 2026 News Update
“Surreal” is how a British couple sailing across the English Channel described their encounter with a Russian warship that fired warning shots near their vessel. According to Marine Industry News, retirees Alan and Jane Kelvey were sailing their 12m yacht…
The AIB DBSC Water Wag race on Wednesday June 17th saw a turn out of 25 boats. The SW’ly wind was 8 gusting 15 knots, and the Wags were racing for the Geoff Sarratt Trophy, DBSC, and the rescheduled DMYC…
French team Paprec moved into the overall lead of the Rolex TP52 World Championship after a strong second day of racing in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. A race win and a third-place finish in Wednesday's two races lifted the team, with…
Union Hall RNLI came to the aid of two sailors after their yacht suffered rigging damage during a race off the West Cork coast on Tuesday evening. The volunteer crew launched their inshore lifeboat at 8.53 pm following a request…
The 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia offshore race got underway from Saint-Tropez on Wednesday, sending an international fleet on one of the Mediterranean's most celebrated courses. The race takes competitors from Saint-Tropez to Genoa via the iconic Giraglia Rock off northern…
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A Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 available for immediate handover is being offered with savings of more than €50,000, according to the seller. With more than 450 examples sailing worldwide, the Oceanis 40.1 has established itself as one of Beneteau's most successful…
Howth Yacht Club crews delivered a series of standout performances at the National Yacht Club Regatta on Dublin Bay, claiming victories across several classes in a fleet of around 160 boats. As Afloat reported eaerlier, Michael and Richard Evans' J/112E…
