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Time is running out to snag Quantum Sails Ireland's best prices of the year on custom racing and cruising sails — our summer sale comes to a close at the end of the month! As you're planning for your next…
Cannes Yachting Festival Celebrates Success of 'Europe's Largest In-Water Boat Show'
15th September 2022 Marine Trade
The Cannes Yachting Festival closed on Sunday, 11 September, after six 'exceptional days' of business, according to the organisers. As Afloat reported previously, the Irish participants included MGM Boats, X Yachts IRL and Key Yachting IRL. For its 45th anniversary,…
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'We Love the Sails & the Support' - North Sails Powers 2022 ISORA Winner, 'Mojito'
12th September 2022 North Sails Ireland
Huge congratulations to Peter Dunlop, Vicky Cox, and their wonderful team on "Mojito". They had an awesome season culminating in them winning the Wolf's Head Trophy for being the overall winner of the 2022 ISORA series. TREMENDOUS job, guys! The…
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After ten races, the J/24 European Championship hosted by Howth Yacht Club, concluded in a tie at 65 points, with the third-place team only one point back. That third-place team was made up of six junior sailors from the Kinsale…
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"How Fast We Were!" - North Sails Powers 1 x European and 2 x National Championship Titles
5th September 2022 North Sails Ireland
What a week that was for North Sails Ireland! Dragon Nationals HUGE congratulations to the "Little Fella" team of Cameron Good, Henry Kingston and Matias Helstern from Kinsale YC, who brought the Dragon Nationals back to Kinsale for the first…
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Autumn Season Discount from UK Sailmakers Ireland Now Available!
1st September 2022 UK Sailmakers Ireland
It has been a busy summer here in UK Sailmakers Ireland with Cork Week and other regattas. We are pleased to report that we were up to the challenge of getting sails made and ready on time despite the obstacles…
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Dun Laoghaire Harbour-based Viking Marine supported current and former staff members Antonia and Mary in their weekend entry in the National Yacht Club's Women At The Helm regatta on the J97, Windjammer. The Windjammer crew competed in the Cruiser 1…
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It’s not long to go until Cannes Yachting Festival kicks off. We will be there at Cannes with all four of our boat brands; Nautitech, Grand Soleil, J Boats and Tofinou. We are excited to be at the festival with…
A Plus (Archambault A 31) is a smaller version of the renowned A35 from the drawing board of Joubert & Nivelt. Here is a thoroughbred racer for bay & coastal racing and well able for offshore racing & passage making.…
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Key Yachting is excited to be heading to Cannes Yachting Festival this year with Grand Soleil with a range of models, among our three other brands. The festival is taking place from 6th – 11th September, we will be located…
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UK Sailmakers One Design Success in 1720 Euros, First 31.7s and Ruffians 23s
18th August 2022 UK Sailmakers Ireland
UK Sailmakers Ireland celebrates One Design sailing success this season with a stunning 1,2,3 at the 1720 European Championships at Cork Week in July. The loft is also celebrating title wins in July's Ruffian National Championships and August's Beneteau 31.7s National…
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Tis all happening here in North Sails Ireland! We had our first outing on the new Cape 31 "BLAST" here in Dublin Bay. This is the second Cape 31 in Ireland to be kitted out in a full North Sails…
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Cannes Yachting Festival Exhibits Top Models from Key Yachting Stable Next Month
9th August 2022 J Boats & Grand Soleil
Cannes Yachting Festival, possibly the biggest boat show in Europe for yachts, will be exhibiting some top models from the Key Yachting Stable next month, including the new Grand Soleil 40, the new Grand Soleil 72, Nautitech 44 and J…
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Now is the time to purchase your new sails for Autumn and for next season. Mark Mansfield, Quantum agent in Ireland, explains—"At this time of the year, the production facilities are at their quietest, so they can arrange discounts to…
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Great Results for J/Boats and Grand Soleil at Cork Week and Round Ireland
30th July 2022 J Boats & Grand Soleil
It has been a great year so far for J/Boats and Grand Soleil in Ireland. The SSE Round Ireland Race 2022, held by the Wicklow Sailing Club, saw great race results. J-Boats impressively took all three podium spots, including the…
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‘Mindful cruising’ is the philosophy behind the sustainable boating brand Delphia, available from recently appointed Irish dealer MGM Boats in Dun Laoghaire. This concept has grown out of 30 years of custom-designed boats inspired by nature, characterised by a more…