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ESOF Scientists Explore Atlantic Resource Opportunities at Dublin Symposium
12th July 2012 Marine Science
#blueecomony – Scientists from both sides of the Atlantic met today at the ESOF 2012 Atlantic Symposium to explore the many ocean governance, economic development and environmental challenges and opportunities their shared Atlantic resource represents. A key focus of the…
#WIORA – In an ebb tide the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Championship's hosted by Foynes Yacht Club got off to a terrific start yesterday on the Shannon Estuary. Race Officer, Liam Dineen set a challenging course for some of…
#corkweek – It may be a 'boutique' edition of Cork Week but there is a fantastic buzz at the Royal Cork Yacht Club and with the sun bursting through the clouds and a moderate to fresh breeze of 15 -…
Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 10 JULY 2012 CRUISERS 2 - 1. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power), 2. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson) CRUISERS 3 - 1. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell), 2. UpD8 (Whelan/McCabe/Carey/Cramer), 3. Grasshopper 2 (K…
#rnli – Crosshaven RNLI lifeboat were tasked to a collision between two racing yachts, South of Roches Point competing at this afternoon's Cork Week regatta. The initial information was that one of the yachts was taking on water. Crosshaven lifeboat…
#corkweek – A gentle breeze building to 18 knots of breeze towards the close of play brought the second day of Cork week to a fitting climax writes Louay Habib. Crew in the 101 boat fleet were hiking hard and…
#harbourmaster – Dun Laoghaire Harbour master Frank Allen has resigned just a year after taking over the state job. Dun Laoghaire harbour Company (DLHC) confirmed Captain Allen left the post yesterday according to a report by Barry O'Halloran in this…
#corkweek – Former Round Ireland champion Piet Vroon's Dutch Ker 46, Tonnerre de Breskens won both of today's opening races at Cork week 2012 writes Louay Habib. There was a gentle but unpredictable start to Cork Week 2012 today when…
Irish Sailing Team Line Out for ISAF Youth World Honours on Dublin Bay
9th July 2012 Dublin Bay 2012 Youth Worlds
#isafyouthworlds – A five Irish boat team that is a mix of youth and experience will take on the world's most outstanding youth talent and are tasked with bringing home a medal on home waters this week. It's a big…
#corkweek2012 – Last night's Upbeat Opening to Cork Week 2012 took place in a mood of palpable optimism and with the expectancy of a wonderful week ahead writes Claire Bateman. SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS! The buoyant mood…
Lough Derg RNLI Lifeboat was launched to assist 3 persons aboard a 32ft cruiser that had an engine overheating problem. #rnl i– Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was requested by Valentia Coast Guard to assist 3 persons on board a 32ft…
#ClipperAfter nine days of activities, exhibitions and concerts the Clipper Festival draws to a close today but not before an array of water based displays and boat tours and visits. Today the River Foyle will be at its busiest yet…
One Hundred Attend Black Tie Lifeboat Fundraiser at Royal Cork Yacht Club
8th July 2012 RNLI Lifeboats
#rnli – One of Crosshaven RNLI's major fundraising events of the year was held on Saturday evening last, with a black tie Dinner at the Royal Cork Yacht Club. The event was held in conjunction with the Cork Week regatta…
#vor – The organisers of the spectacular Volvo Ocean Race finale and festival in Galway say the event has attracted a "phenomenal number of visitors" to the city and has given it a massive tourism boost and huge international media…
#rsgyc – Vincent Farrell's Tsunami was the winner of the IRC Zero division in yesterday's Frank Keane BMW Royal St. George YC Regatta sailed on Dublin Bay in an excellent turn out of 184 boats for 16 classes. Full results…
#topper – Waterford Harbour showed it's sunnier side for day two of the Irish National Topper Championships, with a similar breeze to yesterday giving more fantastic racing for the fleet but the strong currents continuing to complicate matters at mark…
#dragon – Poor visibility on Belfast lough cut short the 2012 Edinburgh Cup regatta this morning giving Irish boats first and second overall. Britain's World Dragon Champion Lawrie Smith took third in the 45-boat fleet. The last race was cancelled…
Burrows and O'Leary are June's Sailors of the Month, Bernard Gouy Wins International Award
7th July 2012 Irish Sailor of the Month 2009 - 2012
#sailorofthemonth – The latest Afloat.ie/Irish Independent "Sailor of the Month" awards reflect the hectic pace of sailing at all levels this year, with the Monthly Award going to gold medallists in Olympic campaigning, while the International Award is for a…
#dragon – A third in yesterday's race on home waters gives Simon Brien a nine point lead going into the final race of the Dragon Edinburgh Cup on Belfast lough this morning. After a shocking start where an Australian competitor,…
Thousands Expected in Galway for Volvo Ocean Race Final In Port Duel Tomorrow
6th July 2012 Ocean Race
#vor – Thousands of people are expected to throng Salthill and the Galway coastline tomorrow (Saturday, July 7th) to watch some of the world's fastest and most spectacular sailing boats in action on Galway Bay – just 600 metres from…
