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Just seven days into his Atlantic crossing and with just 500 miles into the 2,700 mile route, the UK's Geoff Holt has fallen behind schedule. Unseasonal headwinds, contaminated fuels supplies and engine failure have  forced Geoff to change course and…

Disabled yachtsman Geoff Holt is just six days into his Atlantic crossing and is experiencing a number of challenges as he makes is first transatlantic crossing for 25 years. Geoff was most worried about sleep deprivation during the voyage and…

Jeremy Irons and his Willing Lass, a mini Valkyrie and the X-41 Factor are just a few of the acts that caught Winkie Nixon′s eye over the past 12 months. Plus there′s a reminder of our Sailors of the Month.…

Visitors to North Wall Quay in Dublin’s Docklands are set to encounter an unusual and dramatic visual spectacle with the launch of ‘Flow’, a stunningly illuminated public artwork. Commissioned by the Docklands Authority, renowned artist Martin Richman has transformed an…

In Afloat's annual round-up of maritime matters, David O′Brien starts with The Stopover, and argues that with a €55 million windfall at stake, we can′t afford not to have an Irish entry in the VOR 2011/12. Add your opinion on…

Our Afloat Annual reports that sixteen boats are already signed up for next year′s Round Ireland Race — an unprecedented level of interest that suggests next year′s 30th Anniversary event will be a bumper affair. Read more overleaf... Contact us…

Christmas advice from the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), who have launched a launched ‘Keep it Cool, Keep it Safe’ seafood safety awareness campaign which provides useful tips on how best to store and handle smoked salmon, a popular fish for…

It’s been a feature of life on the River Liffey for over two years, but today (Friday 11th December) the last ferry will make its way across the river from Sir John Rogerson’s Quay to Spencer Dock. The Liffey Ferry,…

Plans are moving ahead for a truly first class show next May. It is now confirmed that the Suzuki Sponsored RIBEX 2010 powerboat exhibition is to be opened by extreme survivalist and TV personality, Bear Grylls. At this present time,…

Money to stage Ireland's sailing and boating regattas next season could be at hand if event organisers apply for funding from Bord Failte under the national festivals programme. The initiative advertised in the national press this morning is intended to…

Tony Killeen TD Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food today met EU Fisheries Commissioner Joe Berg on EU / Norway Fisheries negotiations. Minister Killeen sought an urgent meeting when it became clear last Friday that…

Royal Western YC in Kilrush hosted over 40 people for the first of a North Sails lecture Tour of Ireland featuring US Sailmaker Bill Gladstone and there was a smilar number gathered for the seminar in Foynes (pictured over the…

Despite the current financial challenges, the 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (24- 30 April 2010) promises to be one of the best yet. The organisers of this annual Caribbean classic have listened to the competitors’ views and have come…

Stop and think – The VOR stopover in Galway showed that there are untapped riches from the sea, writes David O'Brien. This story and a review of the 2009 season is in Afloat's Christmas annual out now! More details here.

The knock on effect of changes in handicaps to other classes will be hotly contested when South Coast Cruiser-Racer Association meets to discuss class bands at its agm on Wednesday, December 9th at the Royal Cork YC. SCORA organisers have…

Statement from Andrew Pindar OBE, Chairman of Sail Bahrain: We received confirmation from the Foreign Office at 0830 this morning that our sailors had been released by the Iranian authorities. We are all absolutely thrilled with the news. It has…