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#TITANIC - Prospective employees at the soon-to-be-opened Titanic visitor centre in Belfast will have to show the ‘T factor’ and give a performance on aspect of the doomed ship’s story, The Irish Times reports. It’s hoped by bosses at Titanic Belfast…
#AMERICAS CUP – Three time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie today announced the launch of a new team that will initially compete in the next edition of the America's Cup World Series along with plans to join ORACLE Racing for…
#YACHTMASTER – In the wake of their recent Careers At Sea Expo, Galway sailing school Bow Waves are rolling out a full time Commercial Skipper course. Many people at the Careers At Sea Expo were interested in the pathways to…
#BOATSFORSALE – A very low usage and exceptionally well maintained family cruiser that 'wants for nothing' is for sale on the Afloat Boats for Sale site. The 1999 Beneteau Oceanis 311 Clipper has an inmast furling main and furling headsail.…
#ON THE TV – As previously reported on Afloat. ie, the first of a new two-part adaptation of Treasure Island which was partially shot in Ireland is to screened tonight at 7pm on the Sky HD 1 and Sky 1…
#NEWS UPDATE - A fisherman whose body was found in a Scottish harbour on St Stephen's Day has been identified as that of a 34-year-old Donegal man, the Belfast Telegraph reports. Philip Anthony Toland, from Glengad in Inishowen, Co Donegal,…
We count down the top five most popular boating stories on afloat.ie over the Christmas 5. Dun Laoghaire Harbour Seeks 'Creative Director' 4. Bottlenose Dolphin Pod Seen Again Off Dublin Coast 3. Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat to Mark Christmas Eve Tragedy…
#JOBS – Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is seeking to recruit a 'Creative Director' for its 'Diaspora Centre' which is due to be built on the Carlisle Pier as part of the harbour's redevelopment. The new diaspora centre will rival the…
#NEWS UPDATE - The National Maritime Museum is set to re-open in March following extensive renovation work, according to The Irish Times. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the museum was 'soft' opened to invited groups in October to showcase the…
#JOBS – Galway sailing school Bow Waves is taking steps to combat the unemployment crisis at home with its own "Careers At Sea Expo" next month. The event will take place on the 4th of January at 7pm at the…
Ahoy Me Irish Hearties as “Treasure Island” Sets Sail for TV Screenings
21st December 2011 Maritime TV
#ON THE TV-It's just over a year ago to when filming took place for parts of the TV Movie "Treasure Island" off Dalkey Island, as previously reported on Afloat.ie. Fans of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson 18th century tale can…
#COMPETITION – How would you like to win a dehumidifier to keep your boat dry this winter? You can do just that in Afloat's free to enter facebook competition in association with CH Marine. Full details to win the Meaco…
#BOATS FOR SALE – A Hanse 301 in excellent condition is new on our site this week. She has a 19hp Volvo engine, single line reefing mainsail and a self tacking furling jib which makes her a very manageable. She…
Afloat's Sailing Annual 2012 is in shop's this Friday and here's a sneek peek at what's inside... News All the news from coast to coast including, Dun Laoghaire waterfront plans, Greystones Harbour, Qualifying for London 2012, Galways newest 'old' yacht…
Marine Notice on Exemptions from EU Regulations for Recreational Water Craft
11th December 2011 News Update
#NEWS UPDATE - A recent Marine Notice from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) advises consumers, retailers and manufacturers on the types of craft to which the EU recreation water craft regulations do not apply. In general recreational…
#BUDGET - Coastguard and lifeboat services, mountain rescue and the Commissioners of Irish Lights will not face any further funding cuts in the latest Budget, according to the Minister for Transport. The Irish Times reports that, following the reduction of…
