Irish Marine Federation
Statement from Andrew Pindar OBE, Chairman of Sail Bahrain: We received confirmation from the Foreign Office at 0830 this morning that our sailors had been released by the Iranian authorities. We are all absolutely thrilled with the news. It has…
Ezgoing asked some weeks ago on Afloat.ie: where can children go when their Optimist gets too small? Recent responses were the Mirror or 420 for more ambitious sailors (Gordon Davies); though Peadar1987 disagreed with the 420 choice due to the…
About 20 jobs on the inland waterways are under threat following the announcement yesterday that Emerald Star is to restructure. The company with bases in Carrick on Shannon, Portumna and Belturbet, said it would be reducing its operations in Ireland,…
Afloat, Ireland's dedicated boating magazine, hits the shelves this week with a bumper 100-page Annual. Packed with all the latest news and reviews from across the sailing, motorsports and water sports worlds, Afloat's 2010 Annual also looks at the future…
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in the UK is looking for a young person to head up a water safety project which will aim to save the lives of other young people. RoSPA is looking to run…
Rescuers searching for a woman who had fallen overboard from a ferry travelling from Rosslare to Fishguard say they have recovered a body in the Irish Sea. A major sea and air search was launched after the woman, in her…
Marker buoys to indicate the distance jet skis and powered craft must keep from the foreshore were installed at popular boating and swimming locations last weekend. The move is in accordance with Beach bye-laws introduced by the Council earlier this…
Beneteau's Antares 30S from BJ Marine is described as 'a perfect synthesis of space, performance and competitiveness' by the manufacturer. And they may have a good point: designed for cruising, the boat retains all the advantages of the Antares 30,…
Beneteau's Antares 42 from BJ Marine is perfectly designed for family cruising. Fast and seaworthy, the boat that from now on replaces the Antares 12 is carefully thought out, combining elegant, sleek lines with surprising interior space. The introduction of…
Two of the country's biggest cruiser associations are leading the support for this year's Round Ireland race in an effort to make the 30th anniversary edition, a circumnavigation to remember. The Irish Cruiser Racer Association is to present a new…
Marine Notice No. 115 has been extended until Friday the 11th of December, says Waterways Ireland, referring to the bank repairs on the Grand Canal, between the 13th and 14th Lock. Any queries may be directed to the Eastern Regional…
The Royal St George Laser SB3 fleet of 18 boats has enjoyed a hectic season on Dublin Bay. There were 33 boats entered for DBSC racing and a great variety of events to augment the weekly stuff. This was the…
In Cork Week's Notice of Race, Mike McCarthy, Admiral of the Royal Cork Yacht Club gives an address which outlines the response to feedback given to the Club about the last event. Cork Week 2010 will have significant cost reductions…
Skibbereen head of the river, which was due to be held at the National Rowing Centre on Saturday, has been postponed until a later date because of concerns about the weather. Click this link for Irish Rowing details Click…
The Irish entry in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race has set sail from Cape Town following the start day crash that forced her to return to port for repairs. Cork, Ireland has been back in port since…
Waterways Ireland, as part of a planned inland waterways programme of improvement works, is installing a floating Weir Boom across the weir in Athlone on the Shannon. The process of installing the 76m boom was initiated with the assembly of…
