Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
The Irish South & West Fish Producers Organisation based in Castletownbere, West Cork, has called on the Minister for the Marine to meet with it to discuss a Liquidity Scheme to assist the struggling inshore sector and ensure its very…
Irish Marine Federation Attend European Boating Industry Assembly in Barcelona
20th June 2024 Marine Trade
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) attended the European Boating Industry (EBI) General Assembly in Barcelona earlier this month. Hosted by the Spanish member, Asociación Nacional de Empresas Nauticas (ANEN), in collaboration with the Marina Port Vell, the Port of Barcelona…
The importance of aquaculture in providing a sustainable food supply was highlighted by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) director general Dr Qu Dongyu on a recent visit to south Galway bay. Speaking at Kellys’ Oyster farm, Dr Dongyu…
Underinvestment in Ports, Rail and Roads Widening Economic Gap Between North-West and Rest of State
20th June 2024 Irish Ports
The economic gap between the north and west of Ireland and the rest of the State is growing, with underinvestment in infrastructure such as ports, a conference has heard. The challenges facing rural and island communities were discussed at the…
The past weekend’s weather experience of “Four Seasons In A Day” may have disrupted the sailing programme for the Crosshaven Traditional Boat Weekend, but some interesting boats had made their way to the venue beforehand, and classic yacht connoisseurs had…
Two young Irish sailors are set to play leading parts in this year’s running of the biennial Newport to Bermuda Race. Luke Galvin and Eoin Herlihy - both ‘graduates’ of the Irish National Sailing School in Dun Laoghaire – will…
Big Dream, Little Boat - Kayaker Kevin O'Sullivan's Paddle Around Ireland
20th June 2024 Wavelength Podcast
Big Dream, Little Boat is the brilliant title for Kevin O’Sullivan’s book, just published by Liffey Press, on his circumnavigation of Ireland solo by kayak. The retired Aer Lingus pilot, who has been very involved with the sea scouts in…
Dublin Port is recruiting for a technical supervisor (electrical), a key role within the port’s Engineering Services structure, leading and motivating a team of experienced and highly skilled crafts specialists. The role reports directly to the technical manager and is…
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially selected the rowing team that will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. A record number of crews has qualified for Team Ireland at these Games, with sixteen athletes to compete…
Close Racing as Waters Wags Record Fine 24 Boat Turnout at Dun Laoghaire Harbour
19th June 2024 Water Wag
24 Water Wags turned out for the AIB DBSC race on Wednesday evening June 19th at Dun Laoghaire. Race Officer Tadgh Donnelly set a three round windward leeward course with a final fourth beat to finish at the weather mark…
National YC's 'Mr Potato Head' Lying Third in UK Flying Fifteen British Nationals on Strangford Lough
19th June 2024 Flying Fifteen
The National Yacht Club's Shane MacCarthy and Hugh McNally are the top Irish performers after the opening two races of the Flying Fifteen British Isles Championships 2024 at Strangford Lough Yacht Club. The Dun Laoghaire pair posted a 5 and…
Royal North's Patterson and Nolan Lying Third at the Squib UK Nationals on the Firth of Forth
19th June 2024 Squib
Northern Ireland's Gordon Patterson and Ross Nolan from the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club are lying third after day three of the Squib UK Nationals at the Royal Forth Yacht Club. This morning (Wednesday) there was absolutely no wind…
Racing sets sail on Thursday in Marstrand, Sweden on the third event of the 2024 44Cup following on from Puerto Calero, Lanzarote and Baiona in northwest Spain. Racing for the high performance owner-driver one designs will take place over 20-23…
Larne RNLI will celebrate 30 years of lifesaving with an open day at the lifeboat station on Northern Ireland’s East Antrim coast this Saturday 22 June from noon to 4pm. Everyone is welcome to join the volunteer crew to celebrate…
Lough Derg RNLI were requested to launch on Monday afternoon (17 June) to assist two people on a 16ft speed boat that ran aground in Youghal Bay after suffering engine failure. At 1.31pm, the inshore lifeboat Jean Spier launched with…
Rosslare Europort, Ocean Winds, and Bord na Móna Collaborate to Advance Offshore Wind Energy Ambitions in Ireland
19th June 2024 Rosslare Europort
Ocean Winds and Bord na Móna have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iarnród Éireann (Port Authority for Rosslare Europort) to develop suitable port and harbour solutions for delivering offshore wind developments. This strategic partnership underscores…
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A Redbay Stormforce 8.0 Rigid Inflatable Boat. HIN: GB-RBB84043B909 Year 2009, with 813 Hours recorded on the hour meter, is being offered for sale in its current condition, requiring repairs. The sale is by Tender closing by 12 pm on…
Glandore Harbour Yacht Club Offers Free Sailing Sessions and Hosts Open Day in West Cork
19th June 2024 West Cork
The official founding date of Glandore Harbour Yacht Club in West Cork is 1985. “by a group of sailing enthusiasts from the shores of Glandore Harbour and further afield,” the club says, but history indicates that Glandore Regatta dates back…
A strategy for Irish inshore fisheries is due to be discussed by an Oireachtas committee on Wednesday (June 19). The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine will address implementation of the Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector Strategy 2019-2023. Among…
Intense Optimist Competition at Royal Cork and High Expectations at Upcoming IODAI Sailing Championships
19th June 2024 Optimist
The 122-boat IODAI Optimist Munsters at Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC) last weekend provided great practice for the Irish European teams competing at events in Carrara, Italy, and Monfalcone, Italy, this July and the International Development Team preparing for the…
