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Irish Beneteau dealers BJ Marine are welcoming their second day at the Southampton International Boat Show having already entertained many serious buyers interested in their latest models — particularly the Oceanis 46.1 and the brand new Oceanis 30.1. Easy to…
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As reported earlier, the Southampton International Boat Show opens today with key Irish marine firms in attendance over the next week and more. Joining them will be X-Yachts GB & IRL, who have a significant presence as highlighted here last…
Southampton Boat Show Opened by Rower James Cracknell, Irish Brokers in Attendance
13th September 2019 Marine Trade
British rowing champion, double Olympic gold medallist and new star of Strictly Come Dancing, James Cracknell OBE, will co-headline Britain’s biggest festival of boating this year when it opens this morning at the Southampton International Boat Show. A number of key…
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MGM Boats are promising great deals on early orders for the new Sun Fast 3300 which is entering production this autumn in time for the 2020 sailing season. This follows the successful introduction of Jeanneau’s new model — “a bold…
Four people were reportedly injured when a superyacht owned by Irish media mogul Denis O’Brien listed while being relaunched from a dry dock in Italy. According to Boat International, the 90-metre Nero was in the process of being moved out…
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UK Sailmakers Ireland: Top Tips for Leeward Mark Perfection
9th September 2019 UK Sailmakers Ireland
We all know sailing fast in a straight line is very important. That is where, as sailmakers, our products shine and our technical background can be leveraged for your benefit writes Graham Curran. But races are won and lost at…
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North Sails Ireland Reports Fantastic ISORA Success, Winning Overalls & All Three IRC Classes
8th September 2019 North Sails Ireland
I was on Dun Laoghaire Marina and in the Royal Irish Yacht Club on Saturday night to greet both the JPK 1080 "Rockabill VI" and J122 "Aurelia" into Dun Laoghaire after the ISORA grand finale - the Pwhelli to Dun…
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O’Sullivan’s Marine Add Yamaha To Their Top Class Engine Brand Range
6th September 2019 O'Sullivan's Marine
For many years O’Sullivan’s Marine have been the ‘go to’ outlet for quality outboard engine brands such as Tohatsu, Suzuki and Honda — and now Yahama outboards have been added to their available stock range, writes Brian O’Sullivan. Whether you…
Boost For Women In Sailing & Rowing With Relaunched Sport Investment Programme
6th September 2019 News Update
Sailing and rowing are among the beneficiaries of Sport Ireland’s €3 million investment in women in sport announced yesterday (Thursday 6 September). Rowing Ireland will receive €100,000 over two years, while Irish Sailing and Canoeing Ireland will get a total…
Campaigners Extinction Rebellion Targets Port of Cork Demanding Action on Climate Change
6th September 2019 News Update
Campaigners for the environment, Extinction Rebellion have targeted the Port of Cork in their latest protest. According to EchoLive.ie, signs emblazoned with slogans such as "Port of CO2" and "Business as Usual??" were attached to the Port of Cork sign…
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MGM Boats have a busy September ahead with full sales teams attending the Cannes and Southampton boat shows. The Dun Laoghaire international yacht brokers will be at the Southampton International Boat Show from next Friday 13 to Sunday 22 September,…
Only 22% of marine businesses reported an increase in revenue, 10% less than six months ago and 15% less than the pre-Brexit high five years previousJust 6% of companies enjoying an increase in profits, 6% less than the previous six…
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Stay Safe On The Water For Less With CH Marine This September
2nd September 2019 CH Marine Chandlery
Snap up some big savings this September at CH Marine in store and online while stocks last. Stay safe on the water for less as Plastimo Quickfit 150N auto lifejackets are now €79.90 — more than €40 off the RRP.…
‘Round Ireland By Slow Boat’ Recounts A Five-Month Odyssey Around A Country Rarely Seen
2nd September 2019 Book Review
Richard and Rita Kennedy’s sailing trip around Ireland was meant to be a 10-week journey. It ended up an odyssey spread over two summers. But the time was more than well spent, as their leisurely sail became an exploration of…
Kinvara Artist Rowing Shannon-Erne Waterway in Handmade Boat for Hospice
1st September 2019 Inland Waterways
A south Galway potter is embarking on a 350km row down the Shannon-Erne waterway in a handmade boat in memory of a close friend writes Lorna Siggins Weather permitting, Kinvara artist Joe McCaul (65) set out from Belleek, Co Fermanagh today…
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The J80 UK National Championships was hosted by the Royal Lymington Yacht Club from 24th to 26th August with racing taking place in Christchurch Bay rather than the Western Solent writes Shane Hughes of North Sails Ireland. The tides are more…
