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Explorers Education Programme Sees an Increase in Ocean Literacy in Schools
11th April 2023 Marine Science
The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme, which engages with primary schools, teachers, children and the education sector, recorded the largest number of participating children in 2022, reaching more than 15,000 throughout Ireland. Congratulating the team, Dr Paul Connolly, CEO of…
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…
Second Canting Keeler to Contest Key Irish Offshore and Coastal Fixtures This Summer
7th April 2023 Offshore
A second canting keel 50-footer is set to contest June's Volvo Dun Laoghaire to Dingle offshore yacht race. Afloat sources say the Elliott 57 has been purchased by an as-of-yet-unnamed Irish sailor who will contest not only the 280-mile D2D…
J Cup Ireland Notice of Race Published and Sponsors Announced for Inaugural Event at Royal Irish Yacht Club
6th April 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
To be sailed in Dun Laoghaire Harbour this summer, the inaugural J Cup Ireland has announced its main sponsors and published the Notice of Race document. The Royal Irish Yacht Club will organise the Cup on the 26th and 27th of…
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s (IWDG) documentary on the trail of the humpback whale is to be screened in Kilnaboy, Co Clare today (Thur Apr 6). The documentary “Ireland to Iceland – On The Trail Of The Humpback Whale”…
Here’s a rare opportunity to join renowned marine photographer Rick Tomlinson in the field for a special workshop at Fastnet Rock during this summer’s Rolex Fastnet Race. From 23-27 July, four lucky marine photography enthusiasts will join Rick on a…
British Marine, the UK marine industry body, has released its latest Key Performance Indicators (KPI) report for the 2021/22 financial year, detailing a range of economic trends and statistics from across the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry,…
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The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), a Division of the Department of Transport, currently has a vacancy for a Health and Safety Officer. Reporting directly to the Head of the Safety and Quality Compliance Section of the Irish Coast Guard, the…
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Antifouling Plans? Viking Marine Is Back Open on Sundays at Dun Laoghaire Harbour
31st March 2023 Viking Marine
The recent spell of wet weather may have put a damper on your painting and anti-fouling plans, but the forecast is looking brighter for this Sunday. And if you’re looking to stock up on the essentials to ready your boat…
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Looking to Sell your Boat? Key Yachting is the Go-to Broker in Ireland for Selling Cruiser-Racers and Racers
30th March 2023 J Boats & Grand Soleil
Key Yachting is having great success in quickly selling second-hand boats, from keelboats to top brand cruiser-racers. The market is particularly strong at present. Mark Mansfield, the Key Yachting agent in Ireland, has many years of experience in the Irish…
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Craftinsure Offer Helping Hand for Those Needing to Find a New Boat Insurance Home
30th March 2023 News Update
With a major insurer having withdrawn from the Irish boat insurance market last year and the new season now underway, some boat owners will need to find cover quickly. Whilst in most cases you should be able to obtain an…
For the first time, the boating industry in Europe has launched a roadmap (downloadable below as a pdf) for solving the roadblocks to end-of-life boat recycling. Based on a three-year process involving all public and private stakeholders, it sets ambitious…
Marine and Agriculture One of Top Four Government Departments to Provide "Climate Finance"
30th March 2023 News Update
Seven per cent of Ireland’s financial support for climate action in developing countries came from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in 2021. A report into “climate finance”, as it is known, found the marine and agriculture department…
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RS Ireland Super Series Wraps up at Dun Laoghaire Harbour with Offers on New and Used Fevas
29th March 2023 INSS
The RS Ireland Super Series final act concluded the series last Saturday at Dun Laoghaire Harbour. The short racing sprint series is the perfect training ground ahead of the summer sailing series. Racing was held for RS classes and for…
The Great Western lakes village of Tourmakeady is the focus of a TV programme on TG4 this week. The programme presented by Síle Nic Chonaonaigh is part of a series entitled Bailte which explores the resilience within townlands and rural…
Solutions to Climate Crisis on Sea and Land the Theme of Student Essay Contest
28th March 2023 Marine Science
Budding young journalists interested in climate issues affecting the marine environment are urged to participate in a contest run by An Taisce. Solutions to climate issues on sea and land is the theme of the Young Reporters for the Environment…
