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Following a review of locks passages on the Lower Bann Navigation, Waterways Ireland intends to change the opening hours of the locks to better reflect user demand. The changes will take effect on the 4th June 2009.
The newest addition to the world's oldest one-design keelboat class - the Howth 17 Footer - was launched at a special ceremony at Howth Yacht Club on Saturday 23rd May attended by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources…
Ten races, including the men’s senior quadruple scull and the women’s senior single, had to be cancelled at the Bantry Sprint Regatta on Saturday because the wind picked up during the event. Bantry Sprint Regatta, Saturday (10 races cancelled because…
Peter O’Leary of Cork and Tim Goodbody of Dun Laoghaire share the honours as the Irish Independent/Afloat.ie “Sailors of the Month” for May after their fabulous victory this week in the Olympic Star Class Eastern European Championship in breezy weather…
Green Dragon had a remarkable finish, arriving into a tremendous welcome of thousands of people even at 3.45 this morning. In a reversal of fortunes for the boat that finished last in the last leg, the downwind conditions gave her…
A family motor boat stranded in the mud on a falling tide presented an unusual challenge for the rescue services. The mudbanks were surrounded by water making rescue from land impossible, whilst rescue from the sea was also restricted.
After a relatively benign opening to the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series regatta on Friday, competitors today enjoyed the full brunt of challenging blustery southerly winds which produced tough competition at times and some high speed racing. Scottish pictures by Marc…
HOWTH YACHT CLUB. TUE + SAT SERIES 1 (RACE) 23/05/2009 17 Footer SATURDAY SERIES 1 (RACE) 23/05/2009 Puppeteer SCRATCH: 1, Enigma D Butler; 2, Eclipse A & R Hegarty; 3, Pinocchio N Davidson; Squib HCAP: 1, Puffin E Harte; 2, Pot…
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the UK Met Office have announced a change to the Inshore Waters Forecasts that are broadcast on VHF radio by Stornoway and Clyde Coastguard during their Maritime Safety Information (MSI) broadcasts, the changes…
Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club entry Asterix (John Counihan and Frazer Meredith) made the most of gusty north-westerly winds when they won class 3 IRC in today's Dublin Bay Sailing Club's Saturday race. Second was Royal Irish yacht Super nova…
30 years ago this August, the Fastnet Race was hit by a storm that led to the loss of 15 lives among racing sailors, the sinking of five boats and the rescue of 135 yachtsmen.
Ireland's new heavyweight combination in the Star class has won the Star Eastern European Championship at Hyeres, France beating multiple Olympic medallist Robert Sheidt in the process. In today's final day of racing O’Leary and Goodbody took second and third…
Galway ready for Grand stand finish (in the middle of the night)
23rd May 2009 News From the Afloat.ie Archive
The fleet are approaching Galway at record speed after a night of stealth play and some reshuffling in the fleet and are vexpected to finish at 5am tomorrow morning. Ericsson 4 have maintained their lead and as predicted have extended…
The RNLI have unveiled two new Rescue Water Craft (RWC) to help save lives on Lough Erne. The RWCs will be the first of their kind in the Irish division and have already proved their worth after being involved in…
The RNLI is placing two additional lifeboats on temporary operational duty to enhance search and rescue cover during the Galway stopover for the Volvo Ocean Race. Galway RNLI’s Atlantic 75 rigid hull inflatable inshore lifeboat Dochas currently operates from the…
