Mark Mansfield
Four-time Olympian Mark Mansfield is a Professional Sailor. More on Mark here
With increasing interest in the ORC rating system across Ireland, particularly following its scheduled introduction to Dublin Bay in 2026, now is a timely moment to look closely at how ORC compares with the well-established IRC system, writes Mark Mansfield,…
Quantum Sails Ireland Congratulates Brian Hall and Crew of J/109 'Something Else' on Their Overall Scottish Series Win
30th May 2025 Quantum Sails
Quantum Sails Ireland are delighted to congratulate Brian Hall for his amazing Overall win at the Scottish series on J/109 Something else, co-owned by himself and his father John from the National Yacht Club. The boat has a full suit…
The dollar fall means now is the time to buy new sails. Quantum Sails Ireland will match the approximate 10% dollar fall with a similar additional 10% discount. With the new season now upon us, whether you are looking at…
With racing commencing around the country, Mark Mansfield of Quantum Sails Ireland gives some thoughts on how to improve or optimise your boat's IRC handicap for this coming season. In late 2024, the IRC Congress only made some very minor…
What do all the below winners of top international regattas have in common? TP 52 World Champion 2024 - Gladiator TP 52 Super Series winner 2024 - Quantum racing Swan 50—Rolex World Cup winner 2024 - Moonlight Melges 24 worlds…
With the new season fast approaching, Quantum Sails Ireland has just announced a new 10% spring discount for sails ordered by the end of March. An average delivery time of 8 weeks allows sails to be delivered before most boats…
There are delivery slots available for current models in the J Boats range, including the J/112E, J/99 and the new J/45; you could be cruising or racing in time for next season. The J/112E is a highly versatile and sporty…
Mark Mansfield of Quantum Sails Ireland goes through the major changes that will affect IRC racing boats in 2024. This comes after the recent IRC Conference when many of these changes were voted through. The 2022 IRC conference decided on…
The Key Yachting Brokerage team are delighted to have a Grand Soleil 44 coming to the market soon. The Grand Soleil 44 represents the true Italian design and style of Cantiere del Pardo yachts; it is the perfect balance between…
Late Summer and early Autumn can be the quietest times for sailmakers' production as most of the sails for the current season have been delivered, and the winter orders are not yet in. As a result, this can be the…
J Cup Ireland at the Royal Irish Yacht Club: Updates on Entries, Entertainment and Sponsors
2nd August 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
The J Cup Ireland, in its first year, is expecting 40 to 45 entries for its two-day regatta on the 26th and 27th of August at the Royal Irish Yacht Club, with over 30 J boats already committed. The event…
Early Bird Entry Offer for the Inaugural J Cup Ireland 2023 Ends on 30th June
26th June 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
The inaugural J Cup Ireland is taking place 26th and 27th of August 2023 at the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire, on Dublin Bay. Hosted by Key Yachting, the J Cup Regatta is exclusively organised for racing yachts…
Class Zero in Dun Laoghaire will get another boost with the imminent arrival of John Treanor’s new J/112e. The brand new 36 ft yacht is currently being commissioned at Key Yachting’s base in Hamble and will have her first Irish…
Two of the most important classes in the world today are the TP 52 Class and the Cape 31 class. It is in these top-level classes that sailmakers try to show that their product is as fast or faster than…
Key Yachting Brings New J/45 and Nautitech 44 to the South Coast Boat Show in Southampton Next Weekend
17th April 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
The Key Yachting team will be at the South Coast Boat Show in Southampton this weekend, displaying the newest models from Nautitech Catamarans and J/Boats. The South Coast Boat Show will be open from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 April…
Last Chance to Order Sails for Sovereigns Cup and Dun Laoghaire Regatta
14th April 2023 Quantum Sails
Following a very successful winter selling season for Quantum Sails Ireland, sail trials are taking place throughout the country as sails are delivered to customers for the coming season. See photos below and above of new sails for a J/111…
J Cup Ireland Notice of Race Published and Sponsors Announced for Inaugural Event at Royal Irish Yacht Club
6th April 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
To be sailed in Dun Laoghaire Harbour this summer, the inaugural J Cup Ireland has announced its main sponsors and published the Notice of Race document. The Royal Irish Yacht Club will organise the Cup on the 26th and 27th of…
Looking to Sell your Boat? Key Yachting is the Go-to Broker in Ireland for Selling Cruiser-Racers and Racers
30th March 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
Key Yachting is having great success in quickly selling second-hand boats, from keelboats to top brand cruiser-racers. The market is particularly strong at present. Mark Mansfield, the Key Yachting agent in Ireland, has many years of experience in the Irish…
Cantiere del Pardo unveiled the latest addition to the Grand Soleil fleet at Boot Düsseldorf 2023. The new Grand Soleil 65 will be the second model in the over 60-foot range of Grand Soleil Yachts after the successful launch of…
Nautitech 44 Wins European Yacht of the Year 2023, Best Multihull
25th January 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
Key Yachting, Irish Agents for Nautitech Catamarans, are pleased to announce that the Nautitech 44 OPEN catamaran has won the European Yacht of the Year Award for 2023, awarded at the Dusseldorf Boat Show in the Multihull category. This was…
