Irish Marine Federation
The Chief Executive of Irish Water Safety, John Leech, has today warned about the increased risk to the public in our current flood conditions. Flood conditions expose the public to hazards they need to be aware of. Fast moving water…
Getting ready for the summer in Co. Wexford – Courtown Sailing Club are now looking to recruit Senior Instructors, Race Instructors and Basic Instructors for their 8 week Summer 2010 Children’s Sailing Course. So if you have the relevant experience…
Waterways Ireland have asked us to pass on that Albert Lock and Jamestown Canal on the Shannon Navigation on the inland waterways have been closed due to high water levels.
The new Henri Lloyd Blue Eco Jacket has won its Category and the ‘Most ECO-Friendly Product Certificate’ at the 2009 DAME Awards. This follows the success from the 2008 DAME Awards when Henri Lloyd won their category for the TP2…
Awlgrip have launched the latest edition of their Application Guide at METS this year. The 'Awlgrip Application Guide' is the ultimate reference tool for any applicator, builder, distributor, or customer who wants to know about the Awlgrip coatings range, covering…
There's embankment slippage on the Lough Allen Canal at Battlebridge Lock (Shannon Navigation) so the canal there is closed until 31st of January 2010, Waterways Ireland have informed us, and they regret any inconvenience this may cause users.
The Christmas RC Laser League starts next Sunday at 2pm at the National YC with 3 practice races followed at 2.30pm with up to 8 counting races for the series up to 20th December. The Rugby international and the final…
Nauticomp, manufacturers of marine display screen equipment, have introduced LED backlight models to its Signature II series and Glass Bridge Displays® series at METS 2009. The introduction of the new LED backlight models will provide users with enhanced picture quality,…
Barton Marine, a leading manufacturer of sail control hardware, are launching a new innovative range of Size '0' Swivel Blocks at the METS 2009 Marine Trade Show in Amsterdam. The new compact range of Barton Swivel Blocks has been specifically…
Good news for those in Westmeath who are stuck for moorings: you'll will be glad to hear that Lakeside Marina – with assistance from Waterways Ireland – have received planning permission for a 150-berth marina at Glasson in Co. Westmeath,…
The second event of the Irish University Sailing Associaton (IUSA) calendar saw 28 teams head to Schull for the IUSA Southerns on the 14th and 15th of November. The event was hosted by the Fastnet Marine Outdoor Education Centre ,…
Afloat.ie: Cruising Operators Learn the Tricks of the Online Trade
17th November 2009 Inland Waterways
Tourism body Fáilte Ireland recently held an e-marketing and social media course for inland cruising on the inland waterways operators to help them learn the tricks of the online trade to promote boating holidays in Ireland . The course covered…
Waterways Ireland has issued a reminder to skippers that following periods of prolonged rainfall that high flow rates, increased current speeds and water turbulence especially in the vicinity of bridges, weirs, locks, flood gates and other infrastructure will be hazardous…
Irish sailors interested in solo and short-handed sailing are to gather in the National Yacht Club next month with a view to promoting the increasingly popular discipline. Two Irish veterans of solo campaigns, Paul O'Riain and Barry Hurley, will talk…
Next month international yacht designer Ron Holland hosts a party in Kinsale to say 'Thank You' to the local community for supporting his business there over the past 35 years. The party in aid of the RNLI takes place on…
The Irish Match Racing Association (IMRA) is looking to gauge the level of interest in a 2 day match racing clinic most likely on Jan 16/17. Bill O'Hara (race officer for the Volvo Ocean Race will chair the clinic with…
