Afloat-Mid Summer issue out now!

4th July 2008

Afloat's midsummer edition hits shelves this weekend, with a heavy displacement of big features on all the current topics in Irish sailing.

We look back at one of the most exciting and user-friendly Round Ireland races ever, with a blow-by-blow account of the race as it unfolded.

We bring you the latest from Ireland's Volvo Ocean Race team, the Green Dragons. We have commentary on the announced squad from Damian Foxall.

As the countdown to Qingdao enters the final phase, we profile Ireland's contenders in a 16-page Olympic supplement and look at our prospects in sport's biggest event.

We look forward to Cork Week, step back in time with the resurgent Colleen Class, and give you top tips on how to maneouvre your powerboat into the marina with pinpoint accuracy.

We visit Cork's HM Yachts, and bring you all the usual news, reviews and inland waterways views from around Ireland.

In your newsagents Monday, 7th July, 2008

Also in this issue:

News – Cork stalwart voices concern about flagship regatta, full book for SB3 Worlds, letters to the editor – continuing the debate on government commitment to maritime affairs, book reviews, and Coutts calls for emphasis on youth sailing

Seascapes – Tom MacSweeney bemoans the short-sighted approach of government to all things maritime

Outboards – Tony Jones looks at what’s new for this season

The joys of berthing – Tony Jones reviews Mercury’s new Axius

Alive and kicking – Louay Habib witnessed a vibrant and impressive Saab Irish Cruiser Championship at Howth

Company Profile: Master of the fleet – HM Yachts prove the theory of evolution

Inland – Brian Goggin reviews WIs latest improvements

Boat Reports – Graham Smith finds style and panache – the new Oceanis 37 from BJ Marine, and Harmony 47 – Viking Marine’s French invader gets voted on by Graham Smith

Fishing for business – Sonas expands its fleet

Marine Marketplace

Dubarry Crossword, and win a Barrel Bag in our new Hardys Wine Quiz

Soundings – WM Nixon reports on Malahide Yacht Club’s Golden Jubilee

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