Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Ireland’s Frank O’Leary and Shane Diviney remain unbeaten aboard North Star III at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo, where Peter Dubens’ JV76 has opened a commanding lead in the Rolex IMA Maxi Grand Prix World Championship. North…
Damian Guillou of France and Pat Lawless of Ireland are facing into the fifth night at sea in the Golden Globe non-stop round the world race by lengthening away from the rest of the fleet as they benefit from the…
Although several leading members of the Cruising Association of Ireland were in Les Sables d’Olonne last weekend as part of Pat Lawless’s large support team for the start of the Golden Globe 2026, CAI Commodore Mike Kelly was still able…
The Irish Coast Guard coordinated responses to 1,154 incidents and saved 240 lives during summer 2026, as the number of incidents increased by 11% compared with the same period last year. A total of 1,462 people were assisted** between 1…
The concluding James Eadie Race of the 2026 Musto ISORA Offshore Series, scheduled from Pwllheli to Dún Laoghaire on Saturday (September 12th), has been cancelled because of the weather forecast. The 75-mile offshore race was due to start from Pwllheli…
World Sailing Inclusion Championships Draw Record Entry for Portimão
10th September 2026 Sailability
More than 200 athletes from over 40 nations are set to compete at the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portimão, Portugal, from 4-10 October. Registration has closed for the second edition of the championships, with eight disciplines on the…
Dublin Port has launched its inaugural Community Hero Award to mark the 25th anniversary of its Scholarship Programme, inviting nominations for people making a difference in communities around the port. The award is open to nominations from Ringsend, Irishtown, Pearse…
Cumann Seoltóireachta an Spidéil Celebrates 25 Years At Spiddal Regatta
10th September 2026 Galway Harbour
Cumann Seoltóireachta an Spidéil (CSS) marked its 25th anniversary with a successful regatta and a special tribute to its first junior organiser, Denise de Faoite. The John and Stephanie Hannan trophy was presented to de Faoite for her role in establishing…
Schull in West Cork will celebrate its maritime history in the inaugural Schull Land & Sea Heritage Weekend at the end of this month on Saturday and Sunday, September 26/2. Announcing the details, Tim O’Connor of the organising group told…
Defending Route du Rhum champion Charles Caudrelier has qualified for the 2026 race aboard the new 32-metre Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, Gitana 18. The French skipper completed a 1,200-mile solo passage north of Ireland last week, spending more than 48…
Fourteen boats have now declared for Saturday’s concluding race of the 2026 MUSTO ISORA Series from Pwllheli to Dún Laoghaire, including already-crowned Wolf’s Head Trophy winner Pata Negra, with several of the remaining overall and class positions still to be…
Following similar restrictions for mariners off the Wicklow coast earlier this month, a maritime exclusion zone will be imposed in support of a “major security operation” at Shannon Airport, on the River Shannon and at Doonbeg from 12-14 September. On…
Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels that routine vegetation trimming and removal works will commence on the Shannon-Erne Waterway from next Monday 14 September. Works will take place along the banks of the waterway from Lock 2 at Ballyconnell to…
France's Damien Guilliou racing a Rustler 36 benefitted from stronger wind close inshore off northwest Spain today (Wednesday) while still being able to lay the course without having to tack. He has thereby consolidated his lead in the Golden Globe…
A fleet of 25 Water Wags turned out to compete for the Walpole prizes in the AIB DBSC race on Wednesday September 9th. Race Officer Tadgh Donnelly set a three-lap windward/leeward course in a 6-8 knot southerly breeze. Donnelly got the…
Ireland’s Eve McMahon climbed six places to 11th overall as Belgium’s Emma Plasschaert took the championship lead on a light-wind third day of the ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship on Dublin Bay. Only one Gold Fleet race could be completed…
Remaining Visiting Tall Ships 'Identified' in Advance of Dublin City Council Liffey Festival
9th September 2026 Tall Ships
Three tallships so far have yet to be officially announced, in attending the inaugural Dublin River Festival, which takes place this weekend, writes Jehan Ashmore. To date, the same number of visiting vessels, formed by two tall ships from overseas and…
Jeanneau has unveiled its new EX 34 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, giving the new model its world debut ahead of the 2027 boating season. The EX 34 introduces a new hull design with an emphasis on seakeeping and offshore…
The Isle of Man Steam Packet has confirmed that an extra two months could be required to enable repairs to the flagship ferry’s two propulsion shafts. The busy Manxman was taken out of service in late July after issues were…
Inaugural Dublin City Council Liffey Festival Sees Visiting Tall Ships this Weekend (12 -13 Sept)
9th September 2026 Tall Ships
As Afloat reported, the Dublin City Council Liffey Festival, which explores the river and its quays with fun-filled activities, is to take place this weekend (12-13 September) along the Docklands quarter. So come along to the inaugural festival’s fantastic programme…
