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WOW!, another Cork Week has just flown by, my 18th - an unbroken run since 1990 - a most epic half-life sentence! As always, your North Sails team were there on and off the water supporting and helping all competitors…
European Boating Industry (EBI), whose members include the Irish Marine Federation, is recruiting for a newly created position as Regulatory Affairs Officer based in Brussels. The new role will focus on advocacy and regulatory issues affecting the recreational boating industry,…
Proposed reforms to wedding laws in England and Wales could allow couples to legally marry onboard boats while afloat, opening up new business opportunities for the UK leisure marine sector. British Marine has welcomed the UK Government's launch of a…
The Barcelona International Boat Show will return to Port Vell from 14 to 18 October with an expanded programme designed to appeal to a broader boating audience. Now in its 63rd edition, Spain's leading boating exhibition will introduce new exhibition…
The official Cork Week 2026 Musto clothing collection has gone on sale, with the full range now available online ahead of next week's regatta. CH Marine is once again the official supplier of event merchandise, offering a selection of Musto-branded jackets,…
North Sails is encouraging boat owners to trade in older sails and upgrade to new ones this summer through a limited-time promotion running until 31 July. The campaign offers preferential pricing on new sails for sailors looking to improve performance,…
Belfast Harbour has reported another year of strong financial performance and major investment, according to its 2025 Annual Report. Turnover increased by 10.2% to £97.1 million, while underlying profit before tax rose 21% year-on-year to £44.4 million. The Trust Port…
North Sails has launched its new NPL TOUR cruising sail service, aimed at sailors seeking durable, custom-built sails for coastal and offshore cruising. The company says the new offering combines advanced sail design with lightweight, durable materials to provide long-term…
Today is the 'Day of the Seafarer,' observed internationally each year on June 25, providing an opportunity to recognise the essential role of seafarers in global trade and the risks they bear in sustaining it. This year, the International Maritime Agency…
The West Coast Offshore Racing Association (WIORA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary when sailors gather in Fenit, Co Kerry, for the 2026 West Coast Championships from July 1 to 4. Excitement is already building at Tralee Bay Sailing Club as…
Olympic Sailor Annalise Murphy Headlines Dún Laoghaire Development Forum
24th June 2026 Marine Trade
Leaders from business, local government, transport, healthcare and renewable energy will gather in Dún Laoghaire this week for the Dargan Forum 2026. The two-day event at the Royal Marine Hotel on June 24 and 25 will focus on delivering Ireland's…
Ireland’s seafood sector saw a sharp contraction in landing volumes in 2025 but continued to deliver growth in value, according to Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM). This demonstrated “strong global demand even as supply tightened”, its latest Business of Seafood report says. Landing volumes…
A Swiss-developed marine safety device designed to improve search-and-rescue operations at sea is being launched in Ireland at the start of the Round Ireland Yacht Race in Wicklow this weekend. Airmarker, a balloon-based location system, will make its Irish debut…
UK Sailmakers Ireland Expands Regional Network Across the UK and Ireland
18th June 2026 UK Sailmakers Ireland
UK Sailmakers Ireland is delighted to announce a major expansion of our market area and local network. Moving forward, our operations will officially extend to cover Scotland, Wales, and Northern England, significantly broadening our regional footprint. This growth aligns perfectly with the…
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North Sails has launched a campaign encouraging sailors to seek personalised sail solutions tailored to their boats and sailing ambitions. The sailmaker is offering custom quotations backed by expert advice, with recommendations tailored to boat specifications, sailing style, and performance…
The European Boating Industry (EBI) has expanded its membership and outlined future priorities at its 2026 General Assembly in Istanbul, Turkey. Hosted by the Yacht and Boat Industry Association of Turkey (YATED), the meeting brought together representatives from across Europe's…
