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18th March 2014

Spring Afloat Magazine 2014, Packed With Irish Sailing & Boating News

#afloatmag – Afloat's packed 64–page 2014 Spring issue hits the news stands next week (Monday, 24 March) with all the latest Irish sailing news and views.

In our latest news section, there's been a top prize for David Kenefick, and Kinsale Yacht Club too. Pilot boats are tested in the roughest seas off Cork harbour. We ask if sailing needs to chart a new course outside of the Olympics?

Also in news: Rio waters a sewer,  boat reg rules imminent, Marine finance  returns, Naomh Éanna's refuge, Kinsale   honours Mellett, Transat for Ireland?

There's a big  summer in prospect for Greystones marina plus 50 more Irish  boating stories!

In features Dun Laoghaire's waterfront area and  harbour is a hotbed of development and  proposed projects but WM Nixon asks if the east coast port has lost the plot? W M Nixon confirms Irish hearts are still in wooden boats and with the recent lift in the economy is this the right time to bag a boating bargain?

Our cover story tells how a young Irish rookie sailor lifted Afloat's  top prize. Solo sailor David Kenefick's   fabulous debut season is reviewed.

Rough times – Pilot boats storm tested Safehaven boats face the   biggest winter waves off Cork Harbour

Club of the Year – Kinsale Yacht Club is the Mitsubishi Motors   "Sailing Club of the Year" for 2014 in   celebration of an outstanding year in 2013

Keep on Cruisin' – John Leahy of the Cruising Association gives   an overview of 2014's activities

Stopping the decline – Tom MacSweeney speaks with cruiser  racing's Denis Kiely on what can be done to   support sailing

Inland – Politicians ignore the real issues on the   waterways, says Brian Goggin

Plus all our regular departments full of Irish sailing and boating news

The Irish heart is still in   wooden boats

W M Nixon takes a look at some current   Irish wooden boat-building projects.

Owning your dreamboat

W M Nixon suggests that now may be the   best time to buy.

Classifieds
A selection of Afloat.ie's classified adverts

Dubarry Nautical Crossword
A nautical crossword with a great   boating prize

Soundings
Sean Walsh of Dun Laoghaire is the new   President of the Old Gaffers' Association

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How big is boot Düsseldorf?

boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair. Seventeen exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology.

Where is boot Düsseldorf staged?

The Fairground Düsseldorf. This massive Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre is strategically located between the River Rhine and the airport. It's about 20 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the city centre.

How many visitors attend boot Dusseldorf?

250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair.

How long is boot Düsseldorf established?

The 2018 show was the golden jubilee of the show, so 2021 will be the 51st show.

When is boot Düsseldorf?

Every year in January. In 2021 it will be 23-31 January.

Who is the boot Düsseldorf organiser?

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messeplatz 40474 Düsseldorf Tel: +49 211 4560-01 Fax: +49 211 4560-668

Is boot Düsseldorf popular with Irish visitors?

The Irish marine trade has witnessed increasing numbers of Irish attendees at boot over the last few years as the 17-Hall show becomes more and more dominant in the European market and direct flights from Dublin offer the possibility of day trips to the river Rhine venue.

What can you see at boot Düsseldorf?

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