Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
#Seafood - Marine Marine Simon Coveney has announced an award of €2.4 million in grant aid to 20 seafood processing companies under the 2014 Seafood Processing Business Investment Scheme. The scheme is projected to deliver 157 jobs and €45 million…
Ports & Shipping Review: French Route Cruiseferry Resumes Service, Cruise-Season Underway, Navy's 'Beckett' Delivery Voyage, Plans for Cork Container Terminal and more
3rd May 2014 Ports & Shipping
#Ports & Shipping Review – Over the last fortnight, Jehan Ashmore has reported on the shipping scene, where French route cruiseferry Oscar Wilde had to cancel a round-trip to Rosslare Harbour due to a technical fault of a radar, which…
#InlandWaters - The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) said this week it welcomed Offaly County Council’s rejection of the propsed canal bye-law amendments. IWAI president Carmel Meegan said the decision was further proof that “the proposed bye-laws do not…
#RNLI - Wicklow RNLI launched in the early hours of yesterday morning (Friday 2 May) to bring a yacht and its crew of three to safety. The volunteer crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 2.57am in response to a call…
#irishsailing – After five years of economic contraction, there are signs of recovery, and the 2014 Irish sailing season has also got off to a flying start. W M Nixon looks at various signs of new energy and initiatives, and…
#fireball – With the first of the DBSC races behind us – last Saturday's blow-out and Tuesday evening's sunshine session – thoughts will start to turn to the regatta season which gets underway in two weeks' time with the opening…
99th Anniversary of Sinking of Lusitania to be Marked by Courtmacsherry RNLI Lifeboat
2nd May 2014 RNLI Lifeboats
#lusitania – The Courtmacsherry Lifeboat Lusitania Centenary Committee is appealing to anyone or any organisation that may have Lusitania artefacts, stories and memorabilia or know of any family members of those lost or saved in the tragedy to get in…
The Royal Ocean Racing Club's domestic offshore programme starts tomorrow with the Cervantes Trophy, which takes the fleet from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes across the English Channel to Le Havre. With a fleet of just under 60…
Tough First Night in Solo Concarneau - Kenefick Keeps Steady Pace in 15th Position
2nd May 2014 Figaro
#fullirish – The first night of this year's Solo Concarneau has been a tough one writes Marcus Hutchinson. The first 12 hours of the race have been a solid beat in 25 knots of wind. To add to the complexity…
#sb20 – A steady 10-14knts north-easterly greeted the SB20 fleet for the second DBSC Thursday of the season writes Michael O'Connor. Full results here. Despite the fact that we were missing Thursday regulars Justin Burke and his Alert Packaging team,…
#waterwags – The enthusiasm of the Water Wags for the first race of the season was unrivalled in 128th season of Water Wag racing, with 17 boats turning up for the first race on Wednesday 30th. April racing for prizes…
First RS Aero Dinghy Purchase for Ireland Goes to Royal St. George YC Sailor on Dublin Bay
2nd May 2014 RS Aero
#rsaero – 63–year–old Daniel McNelis of the Royal St. George YC is the proud owner of the lastest in dinghy designs following a demo of the ultralight RS Aero dinghy on Dublin Bay earlier this week. McNeilis, an amputee, who…
#Angling - Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) wants your help to improve fish habitats and make your angling experience better. Anglers across Ireland are being invited to take part in a survey as part of an international report on anglers' habits…
#dbsc – BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Prima Nocte (Patrick Burke et al), 2. Fiddly Bits (Timmins/Quigley/Murray/Breen), 3. Prospect (Chris Johnston) BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 2. Prima Nocte (Patrick Burke et al), 3. Levana (Jean Mitton) CRUISERS 0…
Naval Service Predecessor Pair Prove Their Worth Before and After ‘Beckett’ Arrival
1st May 2014 Navy
#FisheryDetention – The day after the Naval Service's newest OPV90 class L.E. Samuel Beckett arrived at Haulbowline, the navy's second oldest unit, the 2001 built L.É. Niamh detained a Spanish registered fishing vessel, writes Jehan Ashmore. L.É. Niamh carried out…
#soloconcarneau – 25 knots of wind from the West, a big lumpy sea, a foul tide and 31 other boats met David Kenefick's FULL IRISH on the start line for the 340-mile Solo Concarneau writes Marcus Hutchinson. Starting and finishing…
Cork Harbour Planning Application Lodged for Ringaskiddy Port Development by Port of Cork
1st May 2014 Cork Harbour
#portofcork – The Port of Cork Company has lodged a planning application with An Bord Pleanála for the Ringaskiddy Port Redevelopment project in the lower harbour. The application is being made under the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act. The…
#CoastalNotes - The vast majority of Irish beaches are fit for bathing, according to the latest figures from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But as The Irish Times reports, any bathing spots that fail to meet the EU's minimum requirements…
#Coastguard - As the Facebook post above shows, the Irish Coast Guard has officially named the Shannon-based helicopter with the call sign Rescue 115 as Banríon na Spéire, or Queen of the Sky. The search and rescue chopper, which was…
#MarineWildlife - British long-distance swimmer Adam Walker has told of his lucky escape from a shark attack thanks to a protective pod of dolphins. As the Irish Examiner reports, Walker was swimming 26km across the Cook Strait between New Zealand's…
