Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
After five qualification races sailed at the Topper World Championships, Royal Cork Yacht Club's Craig O'Neill (17) continues to lead the 5.3 fleet after day two. And in a further show of strength from the Ireland squad in the 190-boat fleet, County…
Marine Experts and Musicians Come Together to Inspire Climate Action in Unique Community Project for Galway
25th July 2023 Galway Harbour
Music for Galway’s Cellissimo Festival and Galway Atlantaquaria have teamed up for an ambitious project to spark community exploration of the local impacts of climate change on our seas and marine biodiversity — and inspire action to address the climate…
Max Klink’s Botin 52 Caro has won IRC Zero and is looking like a solid contender for overall victory in the Rolex Fastnet Race. The Swiss boat crossed the finish line at 07:25 hours local time this morning, covering the…
Fastnet Race Day Four 1800 - They really should think of some word other than "calm" to describe the situation in an offshore race when the wind falls away after a period of brisk breezes. "Calm" suggests quiet serenity, yet…
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Irish Lights is recruiting for an experienced Technology and Information Security Officer (TISO). Irish Lights operates and maintains a diverse and technology-driven aids to navigation infrastructure for the maritime sector around the island of Ireland, including lighthouses, beacons, buoys and…
Following the long pause in arrivals in the Rolex Fastnet Race into Cherbourg after the two Ultims on Sunday night, the next home on Monday was Eric Maris’ MOD70 trimaran Zoulou, which crossed the line at 18:03:15. Among her formidable…
The opening ceremony and practice races for the Mirror dinghy World Championships were held in Sligo on Monday. Sligo Yacht Club hosts the 19th Championships for the Mirror class, a traditional two-handed sailing boat popular among young people. This marks…
Europe's Largest Short-Sea Operator Wilson ASA Charters In 'Flexible' Hanse Eco Trader
25th July 2023 Ports & Shipping
Europe's largest short-sea cargoship operator, Wilson ASA of Norway which transport annually about 15 million tonnes in dry cargo across the continent, have chartered in the Wilson Flex III, writes Jehan Ashmore. The 4,282dwt cargo ship built last year is…
IFI Reports Record Tally of Salmon Caught and Released by Irish Anglers in 2022
25th July 2023 Angling
A newly published report by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) reveals a record percentage of wild salmon were placed back in the water after being hooked by fishermen/women in 2022. And IFI’s Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Statistics Report 2022 shows…
Fastnet Racers To Have Day Of Gentler Conditions Before Atlantic Weather Returns
25th July 2023 Fastnet
Fastnet Race Day Four 0900 - When they were approaching the Fastnet Rock yesterday, the middle cohort of this still-large fleet in the 50th Edition of the Fastnet Race found that summer was quietly enjoying itself around West Cork's legendary…
Malahide Yacht Club's Campion and Soffee Take Gold at 420 Leinster Championships on Lough Derg
25th July 2023 420
The picturesque waters of Lough Derg came alive as Killaloe Sailing Club hosted the inaugural joint event of the 420 Leinster Championships and the Fireball Munsters. The weekend proved to be a resounding success, with fourteen 420s and fifteen Fireballs…
On a weekend when all DBSC races were cancelled due to lack of wind and Fastnet Race yachts were pummelled by gales and strong winds, Killaloe Sailing Club managed to run an extremely successful Fireball Munsters in tandem with the…
O'Neill Leads as Irish Sailors are Top of the Topper Worlds After Day One at Royal Cork Yacht Club
25th July 2023 Topper
After three qualification races sailed at the Topper World Championships at Royal Cork Yacht Club, the top three slots in the 5.3 fleets are all filled by Irish sailors, with Craig O'Neill from the host club having the best of…
With the next Vendée Globe taking place next year, so the IMOCA turn-out for this year’s special 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race featured an impressive 29 boats, including much new hardware. These included reigning IMOCA class champion Charlie…
Marine Notice: Construction of Sustainable Transport Bridge at Port of Waterford
24th July 2023 Irish Ports
The construction of a sustainable transport bridge at the Port of Waterford between the North and South Quays was expected to begin on Monday 24 July. These works will be ongoing until the end of 2024, subject to weather and…
Killybegs Coast Guard in Co Donegal has appointed its first ever female coxswain. Amay Conneely takes up the new role alongside fellow new designated boat coxswain Conor O’Donoghue, both of whom are fully qualified to helm the Irish Coast Guard…
Charter Announced by UK Government Is a Historic Boost to Seafarers’ Rights and Welfare
24th July 2023 Ferry
The welfare of thousands of seafarers will be guaranteed fair wages, proper rest periods and suitable training thanks to a new Seafarers’ Charter launched by the UK Government today. Building on government action already taken, the charter – backed by…
Two Yachts in Difficulty: Aran Islands RNLI Rescue Eight People in Separate Incidents over Weekend
24th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Aran Islands RNLI has come to the aid of eight people in two separate incidents over the weekend after two yachts got into difficulty. The volunteer crew spent six hours at sea on Saturday night into the early hours of…
Water Safety Ireland, Coast Guard and RNLI Issue Joint Call to Action for World Drowning Prevention Day – July 25
24th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
To mark World Drowning Prevention Day, July 25, Water Safety Ireland, the Coast Guard and the RNLI are calling on people to “Do One Thing or Improve One Thing” to help prevent drownings. Participation in a wide variety of year-round…
The Irish Sea Ports are a lot more than transit hubs, and to illustrate this, a new Irish Sea Space website filled with the lore and spirit of ports is attracting the attention of travellers and explorers from near and…
