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Two of the most important classes in the world today are the TP 52 Class and the Cape 31 class. It is in these top-level classes that sailmakers try to show that their product is as fast or faster than…
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UK Sailmakers Ireland Renews IHC Certificate to Make and Measure and Sails Worldwide
10th June 2023 UK Sailmakers Ireland
Adam Perry from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) was at UK Sailmakers Ireland loft in Crosshaven, County Cork, this week (7th of June 2023) for the refreshing of its In-House Certification (IHC). The Cork loft is the only IHC loft in…
Leinster Boats offers a Redbay Stormforce 7.4m RIB for sale. The 'complete package' includes a 250 hp Suzuki outboard engine, a Rollercoaster trailer, and full instrumentation. As regular Afloat readers know, this RIB range is Irish-built in the Glens of…
Big savings on Zhik jackets can be had at CH Marine right now, with up to 50% off a range of Z-Cru and INS100 jackets. But be sure to act fast as these prices are only good while stocks last!…
We’re getting very close now. It’s just around the corner; this time next weekend, you will hopefully be in Dick Mac’s in Dingle having a refreshing pint! So how is it looking for the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race (D2D)…
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Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race 2023: Top Tips from UK Sailmakers Ireland and Offshore Racing Academy
18th May 2023 UK Sailmakers Ireland
With a race starting on the 7th of June, there are a little over three weeks to the start of this year’s edition of the challenging Volvo Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race. So what should boats and crews be thinking…
Dun Laoghaire Harbour's National Yacht Club will be hosting a Match Racing Invitational supported by Viking Marine in its fleet of Elliott 6m one-design keelboats on the 27th and 28th of May Building on the success of the inaugural Student…
Earlier this month, we ran a successful training day in Dun Laoghaire for all cruiser racers leading up to the busy Dublin Bay Sailing Club season. Kenny Rumball from the Offshore Racing Academy was on hand to coach along with…
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Congratulations to all the class winners at the recently concluded Axiom Spring Series in Kinsale. Kinsale YC ran a really lovely series of races with some difficult conditions and some magnificent sailing to finish off the regatta this past weekend.…
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North Sails - From On Screen Winter 3D Design Renderings to Race Wins and Happy Outings
29th April 2023 North Sails Ireland
I always find it almost magical (I never exaggerate!) that what was a 3D spinning rendered live model on our screens in darkest November 2022 becomes a fully-fledged physical aero-foil generating upwind lift and downwind power in April 2023! So,…
Dun Laoghaire Broker MGM Boats Exhibiting at London's Luxury Yachting Show Opened by Eddie Jordan
18th April 2023 Marine Trade
Irish F1 aficionado and TV personality Eddie Jordan was joined by representatives from iconic yachting brands Oyster Yachts, Sunseeker and Princess Yachts and show organisers British Marine to open London Luxury Afloat 2023 officially. In a busy month for Dun…
The North Sails family congratulates Emirates Team New Zealand for breaking the wind-powered world land speed record. Clocking in at 222.4km/h in 22 knots of windspeed, land speed pilot Glenn Ashby sailed the craft 'Horonuku' to its highest high-speed run…
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Key Yachting Brings New J/45 and Nautitech 44 to the South Coast Boat Show in Southampton Next Weekend
17th April 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
The Key Yachting team will be at the South Coast Boat Show in Southampton this weekend, displaying the newest models from Nautitech Catamarans and J/Boats. The South Coast Boat Show will be open from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 April…
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East Coast Yacht broker Leinster Boats is offering four racing yachts all ready for the 2023 season. Click on these links below for details of each boat: First 31.7 J109 First 35 Sigma 33 OOD Call Ronan Beirne to view…
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Last Chance to Order Sails for Sovereigns Cup and Dun Laoghaire Regatta
14th April 2023 Quantum Sails
Following a very successful winter selling season for Quantum Sails Ireland, sail trials are taking place throughout the country as sails are delivered to customers for the coming season. See photos below and above of new sails for a J/111…
UK Sailmakers Ireland to Stage Pre-Season Race Training Day on Dublin Bay on April 22nd
8th April 2023 UK Sailmakers Ireland
UK Sailmakers Ireland, in conjunction with Dublin Bay Sailing Club and the Irish National Sailing School, will be on the water this month with an innovative pre-season race training day on Dublin Bay on Saturday, April 22nd. A series of…