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Yesterday (October 30th), the Rolex Middle Sea Race had its first boat home and appears to have its winner. Andres Soriano's Alegre (GBR) looks impregnable in first place as day four draws to a close. It will take a miracle…
The style-conscious sailing traveller should look carefully at Henri Lloyd’s new CSL Luggage Collection, which could turn a few heads this season. The Henri Lloyd design team have listened to what sailors want and have come up with a selection…
A small Norwegian coaster is drifting in the Mull of Kintyre after losing engine power earlier this evening.The skipper of the small cargo vessel ‘Fame’, called Clyde Coastguard on channel 16 at 7:20pm requesting towage. The vessel had four people…
A range of issues will be covered in next month's ICRA conference Secretary Denis Kiely has revealed. A full review of the ICRA National championships held in Fenit is expected as well as a preview of the 2010 event at…
Cork, Ireland completed Race 2 from La Rochelle to Rio de Janeiro in fifth place when they crossed the finish line at 07:17:03 local time (09:17:03 GMT). It was a battling finish as they closed to within two miles of…
12 teams from round the country, selected from 24 entries on the basis of ISAF ranking, race off for the title of ISA National Match Racing Champion this weekend. Kinsale Yacht Club are all set to host 2 days of…
Racing sailors searching for a lightweight sailing shoe need look no further than Henri Lloyd’s Octogrip Stealth trainer. Used by some of the world’s top sailors aboard some of the fastest, high-performance racing boats in the world, these shoes have…
Next year’s London Boat Show (8-17 January), will see global sportswear brand, Helly Hansen return to ExCeL with its new Hydro Power sailing range for 2010. All visitors to the show will be able to see the new collection on…
Ireland's first-ever entry in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Cork, seems to be holding her own – and staying motivated – even though she's slipped to fifth. However, the leading pack is all contending with light fluky winds…
There was a southerly breeze and lumpy sea with low skies and mist, but the Red Fleet – under race officer Richard Leonard – got the best of the racing for races five and six of the Royal Cork Yacht…
In inland waterways news, the food writer and critic Georgina Cambell revealed the Waterways Ireland 'Taste of the Waterways' winner last week: Café Merlot, in Enniskillen. "I am particularly delighted to present this Taste of the Waterways Award and to…
Adrian Lee intends to defend his title in this years RORC Carribbean 600 event but he will have stiff opposition from her sistership, another Cookson 50 called Privateer, which is based on the East Coast of America. The RORC Caribbean…
Rolex Middle Sea Race, Day 3 – It's 'game on' for Mike Slade, as his turbo-charged Maxi is in a race against time to beat the course record for the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Leopard are passed Lampedusa in a…
There's several things going on around the inland waterways. Waterways, particularly around the Shannon: bridgeworks at Lough Tap (south of Albert Lock); and tree trimming and hedge cutting between Ballyconnell and Killarcan. See over the fold for more details.…
It is often said that some the best sailing weather seems to be reserved for each year's Autumn League at Howth Yacht Club and after five very good Sundays, the fleet was not to be disappointed for the finale, with…
The Chairman of the Revenue Commissioners, Josephine Feehily, officially named Revenue's new purpose-built Customs Cutter, RCC 'Faire', at a ceremony at Howth Yacht Club yesterday. The 23.60 metre sea-going vessel, (photo over the fold by Bob Bateman) the second of…
