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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…
Notice of Disposal of Vessels Removed from Waterways Ireland Navigations
28th March 2023 Inland Waterways
Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels and interested parties of the intended disposal of a number of vessels, by public tender, which were removed from the inland waterways. Ten vessels are presently stored by Waterways Ireland at Shannon Harbour, Co…
UK Sailmakers 'Optimising Performance' Talk This Thursday at the Royal St. George Yacht Club
26th March 2023 UK Sailmakers Ireland
Irish Laser ace Liam Glynn will be in the Royal St. George Yacht Club on Thursday evening when he and offshore sailor Kenny Rumball, along with UK Sailmakers Ireland manager Barry Hayes deliver a lecture at Dun Laoghaire's biggest yacht club. The open talk is titled;…
Sea Scout Master Mariners are Crowned at National Maritime College of Ireland
22nd March 2023 Maritime Training
The 2023 seamanship competition for senior Sea Scouts, supported by the Irish Institute of Master Mariners, occurred on 5 March at the National Maritime College of Ireland in Cork Harbour. 24 young people from around Ireland competed for the Captain…
UK Sailmakers 'Optimising Performance' Talk This Thursday at the Royal Irish Yacht Club
21st March 2023 UK Sailmakers Ireland
Irish Laser ace Liam Glynn will be in Royal Irish Yacht Club on Thursday evening when he and offshore sailor Kenny Rumball, along with UK Sailmakers Ireland manager Barry Hayes deliver a lecture at the country's biggest IRC club. The open talk is titled; 'Optimising…
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) will gather in Portlaoise for its annual general meeting this Friday (March 24th) A new National Marina Survey and a rejuvenated IMF Conference are on the table for the trade body this year. Over the…
Glynn, Rumball and Hayes Join Forces for Howth Yacht Club Tactics Talk This Wednesday
20th March 2023 UK Sailmakers Ireland
Irish Laser ace Liam Glynn will be in Howth Yacht Club on Wednesday evening when he and offshore sailor Kenny Rumball along with UK Sailmakers Ireland manager Barry Hayes deliver a lecture at the country's biggest yacht club. The talk, which is open to…
Tributes have been paid to marine journalist and former BIM board member Arthur Reynolds, who died peacefully at the age of 93 in Blackrock, Dublin, earlier this month. Reynolds, who is originally from Dublin, was a keen sailor and a…
Four Short Stories is Tom Jobling’s latest book. In it, he has moved a little way from his usual nautical fiction but still delivers a character-driven book of cringe-worthy humour balanced by tales perhaps too close to be comfortable. From…
Kerry Education Board Wins 'Skills Development' Prize at Irish Wind Energy Awards
15th March 2023 Power From the Sea
Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) has been named the Talent and Skills Development Award winner at the recent Irish Wind Energy Awards. The award was presented in recognition of Kerry ETB's innovative approach to developing talent and skills…
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It’s happening, the inaugural RS Fest, a fun action-packed weekend for RS racing classes! RS Sailing Ireland in collaboration with Blessington Sailing Club and The Avon resort, are bringing back fun, family-orientated sailing events with activities and entertainment for all…
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Cantiere del Pardo unveiled the latest addition to the Grand Soleil fleet at Boot Düsseldorf 2023. The new Grand Soleil 65 will be the second model in the over 60-foot range of Grand Soleil Yachts after the successful launch of…
Dublin Bay round-the-world sailor Pete Hogan reviews two sailing movies now on air via Youtube and Netflix Two yachting movies are doing the rounds at the moment. Netflix has released True Spirit, the story of Jessica Watson, the youngest sailor…
As most readers will know, the Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School recently took the opportunity to change their existing keelboat fleet from the popular Irish 1720 design to the J80. There were many reasons for this shift, the primary…
Dublin Bay Sailing Club (DBSC) Committee Vessel, MacLir, is for sale. The Blyth 33 Catamaran is identified with Dublin Bay's regular yacht racing scene and is regularly on duty at the capital's big sailing events, including the biennial Volvo Dun Laoghaire…
