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Ellen MacArthur's Round Britain Voyage of Discovery began off of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, today. The Voyage mirrors Ellen MacArthur's first solo round Britain voyage in her 21ft yacht, Iduna in 1995. Starting from Cowes on 3rd May, 85…
Lough Derg RNLI Lifeboat requested to launch following a report of a vessel adrift in heavy weather at Parker's Point at the South-Eastern end of Lough Derg. The lifeboat launched following a request from Valentia Coast Guard to go the…
Killeen Announces Inter-Departmental Marine Coordinating Group
5th May 2009 News From the Afloat.ie Archive
Mr Tony Killeen TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with special responsibility for forestry, fisheries and the marine, has announced the establishment of an Inter-Departmental Marine Coordinating Group. The new group’s remit is to…
Afloat may edition out now: In WM Nixon's Soundings column he shows his mettle when dealing with sailing legend Ted Turner – and got some good advice for his trouble. The May issue is on sale now! Order a subscription…
Afloat May edition OUT NOW! New rules for dry docks on the waterways, race results, Dublin Port profile, Galway's VOR stopover, and much more. The May issue is on sale now! Order a subscription to Ireland's boating magazine here.
Afloat May edition out now: Paul Garland makes some relevant points on the past and future of the Inland Waterways Association. The May issue is on sale now! Order a subscription to Ireland's boating magazine here.
Afloat May edition out now: The Sun Fast 3200 is new, cool, and powerful. Graham Smith takes the tiller on this fast racing boat. The May issue is on sale now! Order a subscription to Ireland's boating magazine here.
Afloat May edition out now: Dag Pike shines a light on faster-moving and more crowded seas. There is a need to check your navigation lights. The May issue is on sale now! Order a subscription to Ireland's boating magazine here.
Afloat May edition out now: Dublin Port is re-evaluating priorities and focus is just part of Dublin Port’s plan for the future. We go out on Dublin bay with its new fleet of work boats. The May issue is on…
Afloat magazine out now: The McWilliam One Sails league was dominated by the fair one. Read our full colour photo report by Bob Bateman of Kinsale's April league. The May issue is on sale now! Order a subscription to Ireland's…
Afloat May edition out now: Afloat's May Editorial emphasises the importance of this month's Volvo Race in Galway. We're heading in the right direction and exploiting our most valuable resource – our coastline. The May issue is on sale now!…
Gill has launched a new women’s version of their versatile and popular Coast-Sport Jacket, with also a new colour for the men’s version. Made from a supple 3-Dot fabric, the jacket is ideal for multiple use afloat, says Shane Murphy…
TUE + SAT SERIES 1 02/05/2009 17 Footer SCRATCH: 1, Oona P Courtney; 2, Isobel B & C Turvey; 3, Aura I Malcolm; 17 Footer HCAP: 1, Bobolink Walsh/Doyle; 2, Isobel B & C Turvey; 3, Oona P Courtney SATURDAY…
In a race brought forward by one an hour to facilitate sailors attending the now infamous rugby clash between Leinster and Munster, it was Derek Martin's Lovely Lady of the Royal Irish YC first home in Cruisers Zero from Vincent…
Lifeboat launches for two vessels aground on Lough Derg
2nd May 2009 News From the Afloat.ie Archive
Lough Derg RNLI Lifeboat launched this afternoon following a report of two vessels aground at Goat Road at the North Eastern end of Lough Derg. The crew launched following a request from Valentia Coast Guard to go the assistance of…
A new east coast trophy, the Metmasts.ie Turbines Yacht Race Perpetual Trophy, plus a cash prize of 1,000 Euro has been unveiled and pictured below the fold. The Arklow race for cruisers was announced at the Boat Show in February.…
Adrian Lee's Farr 50, Lee Overlay Partners, completed the Caribbean chapter of the team's programme with another win to follow up the RORC Caribbean 600. The International team led by Lee had entered the Ocean Series of Antigua Sailing Week…
The momentum is building on the sailing scene with many clubs organising events - like the Captain's Trophy Race from Dun Laoghaire to Aklow to mention but one, while in rowing there's the Tuskar Run and Sligo Rowing Club Regatta,…
John Sheehy is April’s afloat.ie Sailor of the Month after his stellar performance in the National Inland Match-Racing Championship at Dromineer on Lough Derg. Sheehy was on better-than-top-form in this demanding series on some of the best inland racing water…
The momentum is building on the sailing scene with many clubs organising events - like the Captain's Trophy Race from Dun Laoghaire to Aklow to mention but one, while in rowing there's the Tuskar Run and Sligo Rowing Club Regatta,…
