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Crossing the Atlantic, Losing a Friendship - Man Versus Ocean Documentary on RTÉ Tonight
6th December 2023 Maritime TV
“Can you see what I see?” “ Land, land motherfxxxxxs…” “Ireland !!! I see you! Finally, the old sod is in site...” The words of transatlantic oarsman Damian Browne on day 108 of his extraordinary effort to row from New…
Dublin City Centre looks magical at night! The INSS.ie RIB Rides and Winter Lights has had a cracking first weekend exploring the river Liffey and Christmas lights. Over 40 participants of all ages joined the crew on passage from Dun…
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CH Marine’s digital Christmas brochure for 2023 is out now with a great selection of gift options for everyone across a wide range of products, from gadgets and tools to kayaks and canoes, marine apparel and more. Plus don’t miss…
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Irish Lights Vacancy for a Systems Performance Lead in Coastal Operations Department
4th December 2023 Jobs
Irish Lights is recruiting a skilled systems/electronic technician to join our Coastal Operations Team as a Systems Performance Lead. The successful candidate will work closely with the team in the management of our software systems to improve workflow, monitoring, reporting,…
The Shanahan Cup returned for the 2023 and 2024 academic year again on Wednesday, 29th November. Gonzaga College and the Irish National Sailing and Powerboat School hosted 16 teams from 12 schools, with over 100 sailors racing in RS Fevas…
Places Available for Irish Nautical Trust’s Next Comprehensive Maritime Training Course
1st December 2023 Maritime Training
Do you know anyone interested in a career in the maritime industry? Do you know someone with a passion for water and looking to learn real-world skills and qualifications? If so, The Irish Nautical Trust has just the thing for…
Howth Yacht Club is a prestigious sailing club located in North Dublin with a rich history spanning over 125 years. We have a 250-berth marina and a distinctive Clubhouse offering year-round sailing and social activities in an enviable coastal location.…
A documentary on the epic transatlantic row by Galway oarsman Damian Browne and his rugby partner Fergus Farrell is due to broadcast on RTÉ next week. Man Vs Ocean, which is described as “an emotional and reflective adventure documentary”, will…
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BJ Marine Confirms Huge Presence for Beneteau Range at boot Düsseldorf 2024
28th November 2023 BJ Marine
BJ Marine has confirmed a massive Beneteau display at boot Düsseldorf which takes place 20-28 January 2024. On the power stand will be a combination of the Swift Trawler, Gran Truismo, Antares and Flyer ranges. The Grand Trawler 62 will…
Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) is currently recruiting for the position of Business Development Executive. Shannon Foynes is Ireland’s second largest port operation, currently handling in excess of 11 million tonnes per annum. The Shannon Estuary is Ireland’s main deep-water…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has been awarded first prize in the ‘Leadership in Public Sector Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency’ category at the Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland’s (SEAI) 20th Annual Energy Awards ceremony recently held at the Mansion House in…
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North Sails BLACK FRIDAY - 10% Off On One Design Sails - This Week Only
21st November 2023 North Sails Ireland
FAST sails simplify tactics and make everything easier! Flying Fifteen sailors Niall and Nicky Meagher powering upwind with their North Sails FR-3 and NXG-3 genoa Photo: Maurice O'Connell / North Sails North Sails has powered thousands of one-design victories; this…
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The RS Super Series is open to all RS boats, and the Waszps is back in action this Saturday, with racing also extended to the RS Neo. The RS Aeros weren’t able to join the first weekend of the RS…
‘Realising Ireland’s Maritime Ambition’ - NMCI’s Seafarer’s Conference 2024 is Announced
19th November 2023 Power From the Sea
The National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) has announced its third annual Seafarers’ Conference, ‘Realising Ireland’s Maritime Ambition’, which will take place on 22 February 2024 in the Castletroy Park Hotel in Co. Limerick. The conference, sponsored by Simply Blue…
Following their fellow Northern Ireland lifeboat volunteers in Larne, as reported last month on Afloat.ie, the crew at Carrybridge RNLI will feature in the latest series of Saving Lives at Sea on BBC Two at 8pm next Thursday 23 November.…
After 50 years, there is a major change in sailmaking at Crosshaven, Cork Harbour’s dominant sailing centre..Outside the village, the loft associated with the legendary Des McWilliams and family is no longer a sailmaking centre. Barry Hayes and his wife,…
