Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
The SB20 class will return to Cowes from 25-28 July for the ROVIKA SB20 UK National and Open Championships, a four-day regatta designed as a prelude to the 200th edition of Cowes Week. Ceremonial Salute — A traditional cannon signals…
A new steering group has been created to guide the development of the blue bioeconomy in the north-west, BIM says. It is one of the outcomes of a new report published by BIM with Donegal County Council. The Blue Bioeconomy Scoping…
Irish Premiere of Documentary on Surfer Turned Musician Jack Johnson in Bundoran, Co Donegal
23rd June 2026 Maritime TV
The Irish premiere of a documentary on musician Jack Johnson’s evolution from rising surf star to successful surf filmmaker is due to be screened in Bundoran, Co Donegal, this Thursday (June 25). The Eclipse Cinema in Bundoran is hosting SURFILMUSIC,…
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) says it is continuing its inshore fisheries patrol programme with a number of patrols in the north-west. The patrol programme is a key part of conservation measures to help protect Ireland’s valuable shellfish and crustacean…
A newbuild freight ship for the Isles of Scilly arrived in Cornwall, England, taking a step closer to strengthening services to the islands almost 30 miles offshore. The Menawethan made its maiden call to Penzance Harbour after a two-month delivery…
Tuesday 08:00: France’s offshore racing veteran legend Gery Trentesaux and Ireland’s Figaro winner Tom Dolan are proving to be a potent mix aboard the scow-bowed Courrier Pogo, as they picked up best as an overnight sou’west airstream spread slowly east…
Dún Laoghaire RNLI volunteers rescued two teenagers who became stranded by the rising tide on Sandymount Strand on Monday evening. The volunteer crew launched after being tasked by Dublin Coast Guard at 5.01pm to reports of two teenagers cut off…
Monday 20:30hrs - Back in the days of sail, the guidance for shipmasters trying to get unwieldy old square riggers safely out of the stormy west end of the English Channel bluntly stated: “Ushant Should Not Be Sighted”. In other…
Two boats have retired from the 2026 Round Ireland Race as the fleet prepares for a challenging third night at sea in persistent light winds. After 48 hours of racing, organisers confirmed the withdrawal via the tracker app of Polished…
Oireachtas Committee To Resume Discussions on Aquaculture and Water Quality
22nd June 2026 Oireachtas
The Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs is to resume discussions on aquaculture and water quality with stakeholders on Tuesday (June 23). The meeting at 11am in Committee Room 2 of Leinster House will hear from representatives from IFA…
CLdN Approved to Complete Acquisition of Samskip’s Services to UK & Ireland
22nd June 2026 Ports & Shipping
Short sea freight operator CLdN has announced that all conditions have been fulfilled to proceed with the acquisition of Samskip’s quay-to-quay and door-to-door freight business between mainland Europe and the UK & Ireland. The Samskip services, as Afloat previously reported,…
Operator Stena Line wants to demolish Holyhead’s unused former ferry berth and terminal at the North Wales port. The single berth is located in the inner harbour and had previously been part of Irish Sea routes from the Anglesey port,…
Monday 14:30hrs – The strategic essence of the Round Ireland Race for a speedy high-rated boat like Guy Gillon’s Botin 56 Khumbu is to get yourself far enough ahead to be nibbling at a different weather system from the rest…
Minister Urges Sightings of Invasive Species Like Zebra Mussel To Be Reported
22nd June 2026 Marine Wildlife
Sightings of the Asian clam, Zebra mussel and other invasive species should be reported to help tackle global biodiversity loss, Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan has said. He made his public appeal at the start of Invasive…
Monkstown Bay Sailing Club will host its annual At Home regatta this weekend in Cork Harbour. The event will feature racing for Optimists and dinghy classes, with competitors taking to the water across Saturday's programme. The Optimist fleet will get…
The Rankin class returns to the spotlight this weekend when its annual 'World Championships' are staged in Cork Harbour. Hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven, the two-day event will bring together one of Ireland's most distinctive traditional…
A new visitor attraction centred on the story of the Fastnet Lighthouse and the maritime heritage of Oileán Cléire is expected to open on Cape Clear Island in 2027. Known as Inis, the project will provide visitors with an introduction…
Supporters of Youghal RNLI Lifeboat are being invited to Ardmore this Thursday for a fundraising quiz night at The Urchin Bar. The event takes place on 25 June, with registration from 7 pm and the first questions scheduled for 7.30…
The 2026 ILCA Asian Cup concluded in Qinhuangdao, China, on 15 June after four days of racing in a wide range of wind and weather conditions. A total of eight races were completed, with sailors from across Asia securing podium…
The North West of Ireland will host the 23rd Cortland FIPS-Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship from 16–22 July 2026. Organised by the Trout Anglers Federation of Ireland (TAFI), the international event will be staged across venues in Donegal and…
