Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Wayfarer International Dinghy Rally & Lough Derg Were Made For Each Other
17th September 2015 Wayfarer
It had all the makings of a logistical nightmare. But with much goodwill, lots of energy, and some very clear thinking, the week-long Wayfarer International Rally 2015 from September 5th to September 13th to two of Ireland’s best sailing lakes…
#Missing - Naval Service vessels have joined the search for a fisherman missing off Mayo since last Friday 11 September. As The Irish Times reports, 23-year-old Daniel Doherty is thought to have got into difficulty while baiting lobster pots on…
#Angling - Newtownabbey anglers have urged vigilance after the discovery of a pollutant flowing into the Three Mile Water in the Co Antrim town earlier this week. As the Newtownabbey Times reports, the suspect discharge was coming from a sewage…
#Angling - Anglers are advised of a temporary closure of part of the River Suck fishery near Ballymoe, Co Galway. The section of the River Suck fishery from Cloonroughan to Cloondacarra Bridge, through Cloontrask Townland, is temporarily closed from yesterday…
#ClassicBoats - A classic Galway hooker being restored by Claddagh boatmen is to be renamed in commemoration of murdered student Manuela Reido. As Galway Bay FM reports, the boat currently known as Fiona will be renamed Manuela after a unanimous…
Clean Coasts’ Big Beach Clean is taking place this weekend 18th-20th of September all along the Irish coastline. Clean Coasts is teaming up with the International Ocean Conservancy once again for the International Coastal Cleanup event. Last year 560,000 volunteer…
The arrangements for the Water Wags Walpole Prizes were modified to ensure that the results could contribute to the overall championship. The terms of presentation asked for two races, one race for those who had competed in more than six…
Irish Offshore Sailor Andrew Baker Heads for IRC Double Handed National Championship
17th September 2015 RORC
Northern Ireland's Solitaire du Figaro sailor, Andrew Baker, will be racing with Solo Round the World Sailor, Mike Golding in RORC's second edition of the IRC Double Handed National Championship will take place in the Solent, this weekend. A huge variety…
Kinsale Yacht Club welcome the Irish Dragon fleet for the 2015 Dragon South Coast Championships which begin tomorrow. The event runs over three days with two races scheduled per day under the watchful eye of Principle Race Officer Alan Crosbie…
Both Ballyglass RNLI lifeboats Launched in Search for Missing Mayo Fisherman
17th September 2015 RNLI Lifeboats
Both Ballyglass RNLI all-weather and inshore lifeboats are involved in the continued search for the missing Mayo fisherman. The volunteer lifeboat crews at Ballyglass have launched every day since the young fisherman was reported missing last Friday (11 September) and…
#ExpeditionYacht - It is refreshing to report on a leisure based visitor to Cork Harbour that is neither a massive sized cruiseship or a stereotypical private motoryacht, as Turmoil has proved today, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Turmoil, a luxury expedition…
#NewCruiseVisitor – Belfast Harbour which expects 115,000 cruise-goers by end of season, welcomed a first time visitor this morning, the new Mein Schiff 4 which operates in the premium –German cruise market for TUI Cruises, writes Jehan Ashmore. Mein Schiff…
Currachs Race & Yachts Parade into Dublin for River Liffey Spectacle This Weekend
17th September 2015 Currachs
This weekend the River Liffey and surrounding areas come to life in celebration of Dublin’s rich maritime heritage and local boating communities, past and present, with a mix of free open air spectacles and events for the public to enjoy…
'Ghost Yacht' Owner's Hopes Dashed After Naval Service Sinks Vessel For Safety
17th September 2015 Navy
#GhostYacht - The Naval Service recently sank a 'ghost yacht' off the Irish coast for safety reasons - much to the dismay of its owner. As The Telegraph reports, German national Thomas Mallanut had travelled to Cornwall after he learned…
The Island Sailing Club is inviting tenders for title sponsorship of the Round the Island Race™ from 2017 onwards, as J.P. Morgan Asset Management announced its conclusion of its 12 year sponsorship of the Race in 2016. Enjoyed by competitors…
Kiwi boat firm Sealegs International has released its newest and largest amphibious rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to date - the Sealegs Interceptor 9000.Targeted at commercial and military applications the Interceptor 9000 is powered by a 300hp Yamaha four-stroke outboard motor…
Irish Laser agent Nick Bendon of CH Marine has announced the new Standard Mark II Sail for the Olympic dinghy has just been signed off by the Laser class and ISAF for most competition. The sail will not be legal…
Start Line Gap Credited With O'Leary's Second at New York Invitational Cup
17th September 2015 New York Invitational Cup
Today's lone race favored the teams who were in the right place to strike and who were proficient in sailing in light air. Genoa, Italy, where the Yacht Club Italiano is based, is known for light breeze and, with Leonardo…
Lough Derg Lifeboat Launches to 40ft–Cruiser Aground on Rocky Shelf
17th September 2015 RNLI Lifeboats
Lough Derg RNLI Lifeboat launched yesterday evening to assist five people, on board a 40–ft cruiser hard aground, east of Illaunmor on Lough Derg At 7.25pm, September 16, Lough Derg RNLI Lifeboat launched following a request from Valentia Coast Guard…
#MoreFerries? - Ian Davies, Stena Line Route Director, says he might add more ferries but worries about the A55, that’s according to Wales On Line. The ferry firm says it could bring more or bigger ships to Holyhead if freight…
