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West Highland week is planning a big Scottish welcome for its usual crop of Irish competitors. Class 6 was last year dominated by the Irish duo of Stevie Andrews of Strangford Lough YC, with his Contessa 33 Penelope Pitstop and…

The crew onboard Green Dragon are looking at the potential for another week at sea.  Whilst previous weather models before the weekend suggested that the Dragon may hook into an area of low pressure and be into Rio by the…

Famous French sailor, Laurent Bourgnon, has undertaken a fascinating round-the-world trip with his family on board his custom made expedition motor yacht, the 70 Sunreef Power JAMBO. It is a trip many would dream to make. The family crossed the…

As Irish regatta organisers wonder can they still attract British entries across the Irish sea, Scotland's West Highland Yachting Week 2009 (from July 31 to August 7) is promising to be a really special one – being the last event…

The Tribesmen event is the premier start-of-season time trial, and, coming as it does, at the tail end of the winter training regime, is a reliable predicter of likely championship contenders later in the year. The Head is a time…

This 2008 Jeanneau Prestige 36 has been reduced in price from E289,000 to E265,000 (tax paid), qualifying as Afloat's bargain of the week! Fitted with twin Volvo D4 300hp engines, this is a beautiful boat with a luxurious interior. Many…

The first Irish Times yachting columnist didn’t exactly push the boat out to uncover a story this time 150 years ago. The first edition of the newspaper carried the less than provocative opening line: “There is but little stirring at…

Minister of State Seán Power today announced that the Government has approved proposals to restructure the inland fisheries sector. The decision will lead to savings of approximately €300,000 annually and follows the Budget Day announcement relating to the rationalisation of…

Gerry Dunne has been appointed Chief Executive of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, succeeding Michael Hanahoe, who retires this month after 11 years at the helm. Mr Dunne comes with a strong marketing and business development background, and has held managing…

This year Dublin Bay Sailing Club will be 125 years in existence. The Club’s story began on a sunny Saturday afternoon, during the long hot summer of 1884, when the big yachts had sailed south from Belfast Lough to take…

The Royal Ocean Racing Club and the Union National pour la Course au Large joint owners of the IRC Rule, have given IRC its very own www.ircrating.org . "We felt it was time to give IRC its own identity now…

Dun Laoghaire's Irish National Sailing School is marketing learning to sail as a 'skill for life' in new season packages announced this week. The West pier Club is offering the 'gift of sailing' and several different start courses for 199…

This 1996 Beneteau Oceanis 461, for sale through MGM marine at Euro 114,950, is moored in Dun Laoghaire, and loaded with electronic extras inlcuding radar. An ideal cruiser for families intending coastal passages or just pottering around Dublin bay. The…

Two regional fisheries boards have issued appeals to the Government for action on measures to stop the importation of ‘alien’ invasive plant and animal species which are having a serious impact on freshwater environments. The Western and Shannon regional fisheries…

THE NUMBERS ADD UP FOR THE GALWAY VOLVO OCEAN RACE ·       1.8 billion global TV audience·        2 week free festival·        750 volunteers·        200,000 visitors·        500 spectator boats·        10,000 school children·        5km of bunting flags·        1000 performers·        200 international media On the eve of…

While Ireland basked in Spring sunshine and the sailing season got underway in ideal conditions at home the Green Dragon team were expecting to celebrate St Patrick’s Day by rounding Cape Horn tonight. “It must be fate that the Green…

If boating, walking, cycling, fishing, exploring, heritage, days out and relaxed nights appeal to you, the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) may be your route to affordable fun. A voluntary association open to everyone interested in Ireland’s inland waterways,…

There’s no help like self-help, and a community initiative in West Cork hopes to achieve an extraordinary feat. A Cork-Swansea ferry campaign, currently raising €3m to reopen the sea crossing, is on the brink of acquiring a ship to operate…

This is the story of one woman’s quest for survival and fulfilment, leading daring seafaring expeditions and defeating aristocratic lords with style and panache. In an era of huge social and political upheaval, dominated by male chauvinistic bias, Grace O’Malley,…

The Red Funnel Easter Challenge is the ‘must do’ tune up event starting a very busy racing season with the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The 18th edition of the Red Funnel Easter Challenge regatta will kick off with seven races…