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The calendar of events for Galway’s forthcoming Month of Marine Madness was launched today (Monday 19th April 2010) by Deputy Mayor Peter Keane at Salthill beach with the organisers of the event, who were showcasing a number of marine-related family…
This year has seen a massive jump in the number of clubs and marine organisations using social media to promote their products and events. You can now communicate with Afloat Magazine via Facebook and Twitter, but we're not alone on…
Ocean Youth Trust Ireland (OTYI) is a Sail Training charity committed to working with young people from all backgrounds throughout Ireland. The Trust is dedicated to training the leaders of tomorrow by empowering and supporting them to succeed in one…
Howth Yacht Club have indicated that they will accept double-handed entries for the Lambay races should the numbers justify it. The Irish Double and Solo Racing Group is in its first year, and president, Olivier Prouveur, is urging people to…
Laser SB3 attendance figures remain high, with 33 boats confirmed by regional reps two weeks out from the Eastern Championships in Dun Laoghaire. Organisers are hoping that the grand total could reach 40+ by the time April 24 rolls around.…
Clontarf Yacht and Boat Club are holding an introduction to sailing course running from May 19 to May 23. The course is open to absolute beginners or those wishing to brush up on their sailing skills. Details about the course…
This year has seen a massive jump in the number of clubs and marine organisations using social media to promote their products and events. You can now communicate with Afloat Magazine via Facebook and Twitter, but we're not alone on…
This year has seen a massive jump in the number of clubs and marine organisations using social media to promote their products and events. You can now communicate with Afloat Magazine via Facebook and Twitter, but we're not alone on…
The Irish Schools Team Racing Nationals will be decided this weekend, with 14 teams taking part at the event, hosted by the Bow Waves Galway sailing centre. The event will be sailed in their fleet of Topaz dinghies. All the…
A member of the Naval Service has pleaded guilty to one charge of disclosing information without authority about the operation of State ships at sea in December 2008. Able Seaman Eoin Gray, 24, had pleaded not guilty to five charges…
Howth sailor John Coffey is to join the team of adventurer Bear Grylls as they prepare to navigate the Northwest Passage this summer in an icebreaking RIB. Coffey will manage the teams logistics during the trip, deliver the RIB to…
The Irish Boat Jumble takes places at Carrickfergus Sailng Club, Co Antrim this Sunday. The Show opens at 10am and sponsored by P&O Irish Sea. If you do it in, on or under the water there is sure to be…
The first trip of the RIB season last Saturday proved to be a fantastic opener to the new RBB cruising club. With perfect weather and 12 boats ranging from 6.1 to 11 mtrs the Red Bay fleet headed northwards all…
The UK's Sarah Ayton, one of the three original blondes in a boat, has today, in London's Hyde park, unveiled her bid to become the first British woman to win three successive Olympic gold medals. With the start of the…
Two Wicklow men will make their final leg of a global circumnavigations on May 15, cycling into Greystones, whence they set off in November 2008. Simon Evans, a squib sailor from Greystones SC, and Ferghal Ó Nualláin, have circled the…
A Wicklow-based youth team has unveiled its campaign for the Round Ireland race, kicking off from their home town in June. The 15-strong Pride of Wicklow includes a core group of 10 Wicklow sailors. The crew have chartered a Corby…
