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Chart production and support, including Imray Notices to Mariners, will continue through the 2025 season. Beyond that, no new editions will be published
Trusted by mariners and sailing enthusiasts for more than two centuries, Imray is announcing the gradual conclusion of its chart publishing operations, marking the end of an era. While this decision has not been taken lightly, it recognises growing trends…
CH Marine Black November banner
CH Marine’s Black November event is here with 25% off top brand marine clothing from Musto, Zhik, Gill and Rooster. The special event runs until Saturday 30 November, but be sure to buy early as stock is limited and you’ll…
JPK 10.30 Coquine pictured racing off the coast of Dublin in a 2024 ISORA coastal fixture
The top-performing Irish Sea offshore JPK 10.30 Coquine is on the market. Lightly raced in 2023 and circa 15 races in 2024 - and a front runner in the overall 2024 ISORA series - is advertised as 'a rare opportunity to…
David Kelly of Doyle Sails Ireland looking after a Stratis 1100 mainsail's winter inspection
Doyle Sails Ireland are on call as the curtains close on the final Autumn League race in Cork, and many sails are now coming to the end of a very long time in the air this year. A season which…
Corinthian Yacht Club Of Seattle's floating clubhouse
I hope everyone is looking forward to their winter sailing! After the hecticness of the "treble" in Dun Laoghaire in late August / early September, I spent a week in Seattle working with North U at a J80 performance race…
The TP52 World Champion 2024, Gladiator
What do all the below winners of top international regattas have in common? TP 52 World Champion 2024 - Gladiator TP 52 Super Series winner 2024 - Quantum racing Swan 50—Rolex World Cup winner 2024 - Moonlight Melges 24 worlds…
Justin Burke's JPK 10.30 ReQuest	 (IRL 53196) was the overall winner of the 2024 DMYC Kish Race on Dublin Bay
After a previous cancellation due to weather, the 2024 DMYC Kish Race - supported by Lenster Boats - from Dun Laoghaire on Dublin Bay sailed on Sunday (October 6th), albeit to the Shanganagh buoy in Killiney Bay, because of heavy…
Winter Sail Check with UK Sailmakers Ireland
We hope you had a great sailing season and are looking forward to next season. It's coming up soon, and we want you to get the most out of your 2025 season. So get in early and get out early!…
North Sails Ireland annual savings
Hi everyone, Some more good news from your team here at North Sails Ireland.... Our One Design sails have won so many World, Continental, National and Regional Championships this year already - it has been absolutely epic. It's also been…
Dave Lenz from North Sails seen here on IRC 0 winner 'Beau Geste' in IRC 0
The Maples Group European IRC Championships last weekend rounded out a MASSIVE three weekends of racing on Dublin Bay. Congratulations to the team in the Royal Irish YC for running the UNIO ICRAs, the Northern Trust Ireland J-Cup and the…
With hundreds of boats on display, there’s something for everyone, from seasoned boating enthusiasts to first-time attendees
The 55th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show launched in spectacular style on Friday (13 September), kicking off a 10-day celebration that has already wowed thousands of visitors. A highlight of the opening weekend was a visit from HRH…
CH Marine Xtra logo
Get set for great benefits from CH Marine with the launch of CH Marine Xtra, its brand-new online programme that rewards you for your loyalty. CH Marine Xtra is currently only available for website sales, but the chandlery aiming to…
McWilliam Bags
McWilliam Bags is shortlisted in the Accessories category in Irish Country Magazine’s Irish Made Awards. The winners are chosen by the public in an online vote which closes this Thursday 12 September. And the awards will be presented in a…
Class 1 on the first reach of their triangular course in Race 5 of the 2024 ICRA National Championships on Dublin Bay
What a TREMENDOUS event that just was! Three days of racing in a combination of windward/leeward and round-the-can courses makes for happy sailors. The triangles elicited some debate with the supertight first reaches necessitating a call between a running kite…
Ronan Twomey's First 40.7 racing with her Black XD carbon sails. UK Sailmaker's Season discount programme kicks in from September 3rd until December 1st
Here at UK Sailmakers Ireland, we are expanding rapidly to handle our increasing workload. We have hired two more staff members, bringing our total to eight. After a busy summer, we are pleased to report that we were up to…
X-Yachts 4.3
Hello Sailors, Here at North Sails Ireland, we've had a fantastic year so far. Our clients have raced all over the country and have travelled to majestic spots all over the world. Well done everybody - we love seeing you…