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A UK Sailing technology firm has developed a new innovative gripping device that enables quick rigging and rapid adjustment of ropes to pre set knotted positions along their length. The uniquely designed rope grip device holds pre-knotted ropes even when…
The Deparment of Transport's latest marine notice advises seafarers off the west coast to keep a lookout while a 3D seismic survey is conducted over the next three weeks. The vessel M/V Ramform Vanguard that will carry out the work…
Maybe it's the fine weather? Maybe it's Enda Kenny or the IMF? Perhaps it's the sheer good value in boat deals and people determined to get on with life? Whatever it is, the Irish Marine trade is starting to see…
New this week on our boats for sale site is this 2006 Beneteau First 34.7. She is a Lightly raced version of the First 34.7. Recently serviced, and now back in the water for sale at a bargain price. Great…
The Department of Transport's latest marine notice reminds all bodies and individuals who have dealings with the department that it has now been renamed as the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. As a result of this, all departmental e-mail…
The latest Maritime Law Seminar hosted by the Irish Maritme Law Assocition (IMLA) will take place on Thursday 12 May 2011 in The Gibson Hotel at The Point Village in Dublin's Docklands. Also open to non-members, the day will feature…
Serious sailing competition and serious fun are most definitely on the cards as Strangford Lough gears up to host the largest sailing weekend in the North of Ireland from the 24 – 26 June. As local boats on the Lough…
This week sees the addition of a 1985 Hunter Formula 28 in excellent condition throughout lying in Kinsale, Co. Cork. Equipped with an inboard Yanmar 9hp diesel. She is fully equipped for safe family cruising. For more information including pricing…
Charles Haughey's trawler yacht Celtic Mist has been offered to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group as a gift, Lorna Siggins in the Irish Times reveals this morning here. The late Taoiseach's yacht had previously been for sale as we…
With boats launched and the good weather here to stay (we really hope so) we're re-running our popular facebook competition starting tomorrow (Wednesday) to win 7 x Afloat 2011 Irish boating Almanacs (€36.50) over the next 7 days.....it's easy to…
BoatTest.com has posted a guide to getting the best long-term value from your next boat purchase. With boat buyers increasingly seeing their purchases as personal assets and investments for the future in this tough economic climate, making the right choice…
The Dublin Bay Old Gaffers Association's (DBOG) next lecture "A Hooker Evening with the Men from Kinvarra " will be held tomorrow evening. The lecture will be presented by captains of the Galway hookers and the venue is the Poolbeg…
Tipperary Boat dealer Marine Action Boats Ltd, based on the river Shannon at Birdhill has 'ceased operations' according to an announcement on the firm's website. The Sports boat dealership 'closed its doors' and ceased trading on December 31 2010, according…
Tributes have been paid to legendary boat builder George Bushe, who died last week aged 89. Born in Baltimore, Co Cork, Bushe got his start in boat building through his father, who make traditional punts. From there he went on…
'Smugglers' is the first of a new two-part documentary narrated by Samuel West which is to start this Tuesday on UTV at 9pm. The programme follows a customs cutter crew from the UK Border Agency as it stops a container…
The Dublin Bay Old Gaffers Association (DBOG) continue with their lecture programme in the Poolbeg Yacht Boat Club & Marina (PYBC). The next lecture "The Circumnavigation – Continued " will be presented by Pat & Olivia Murphy and is to…
