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"New Irish" Making Lives on Irish Offshore Islands Focus of TG4 Documentary Series
5th September 2026 Island News
The “new Irish” who have chosen to make Ireland’s offshore islands their home is the focus of a new documentary series on TG4. Trasna na dTonnta is described by TG4 as “an intimate and compelling four-part documentary series” which “explores…
World Premiere of the Beneteau Swift Trawler 43 World Premiere at Cannes with BJ Marine
4th September 2026 BJ Marine
BJ Marine has confirmed it will be in attendance for the world premiere of the new Beneteau Swift Trawler 43 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, running next week from Tuesday 8th to Sunday 13th September. As Afloat reported yesterday, the 2026…
The racing hull that powered Géry Trentesaux's Courrier to one of the standout performances of the 2026 Round Ireland Race is being developed into a new racer-cruiser by French boatbuilder Pogo Structures. As Afloat reported following June's 704-mile race, Trentesaux's…
Last Sunday (August 30th), the normally quiet and secluded shore of Dromaan on the west side of Lough Derg witnessed a Pink invasion. The Women on Water group from Lough Derg Yacht Club hosted a spectacular floating celebration, raising awareness…
An Irish-flagged yacht was forced to abandon a passage to Portugal's Algarve after its rudder was damaged during an encounter with orcas off the coast of Galicia in north-west Spain. The 11-metre yacht Minerva, with four crew aboard, had departed…
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Here at UK Sailmakers Ireland, we are busier then ever. With new sails and sail orders still being filled. We are still delivering sails well into the Autum, but as the season comes to a close. We are getting ready…
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Happy September sailing to all you sailors out there - and here is happy pricing! The sailing "season" is still ripping along with various championships, events, "Indian Summer" cruises, Autumn Leagues & "frosty" series still to come. So, there is…
Following the death of Johnny Hooper, sailing historian Vincent Delany recalls the remarkable career of the double Olympian and National Yacht Club and Royal Irish Yacht Club sailor, whose achievements stretched across several decades of Irish sailing. Johnny was born…
We regret to record the death of Johnny Hooper of the National Yacht Club and Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, who for many decades was in the forefront of Irish sailing performance and boat class development. The son…
The Secretary-General of the United Nations maritime safety agency, the IMO (International Maritime Organisation), has issued a strong warning about the deterioration of maritime security worldwide. "From the Black Sea to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, this…
Amnesty International Calls For Investigation Into Missing Ecuadorian Fishing Vessel
28th August 2026 News Update
Amnesty International has renewed its call for an investigation into the alleged involvement of the United States in attacks on Ecuadorian vessels, including the Fiorella fishing vessel. Eight crew members have remained missing since January, and Ana Piquer, Americas Director…
Paint the Lake Pink! Get ready to Make a Splash for Breast Cancer Ireland. Dust off your brightest magenta, neon, and pastel pink gear! The Women on the Water (WOW) group at Lough Derg Yacht Club (LDYC) is launching the…
Shanghai will host the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference from 30 March to 2 April 2027, marking the first time in the event's 34-year history that it will be staged in Mainland China. The decision comes as China places increased emphasis on…
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As the summer sailing season comes to an end, there is no need for young sailors to stay ashore. The INSS Saturday Junior Club returns this September, giving children and teenagers the opportunity to keep sailing, develop their skills and…
A temporary maritime exclusion zone off the Co Wicklow coast is to come into force from Friday (28 August) as part of what authorities describe as a “major security operation”. The Department of Transport has issued Marine Notice No. 42…
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Pip Hare, Tom Cunliffe and Mike Golding are among more than 100 speakers and demonstrators confirmed for the Southampton International Boat Show 2026, which runs from 18-27 September. More than 110 talks, panel discussions, demonstrations and workshops are…
