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Afloat.ie: A Tough Seven Days At Sea for Disabled Yatchsman Geoff Holt
16th December 2009 News Update
Just seven days into his Atlantic crossing and with just 500 miles into the 2,700 mile route, the UK's Geoff Holt has fallen behind schedule. Unseasonal headwinds, contaminated fuels supplies and engine failure have forced Geoff to change course and…
Afloat.ie: ISAF Publishes New Supplements To Match Racing and Team Racing Call Books
16th December 2009 Book Review
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has published the 2010 supplements to the current editions of The Call Book for Match Racing and The Call Book for Team Racing. The Call Books provide a clear definition, for both competitors and umpires,…
On Afloat's boating Forum: The Chief of Irish Sailing Harry Hermon says the decision to scrap the Asgard Programme in the 2010 budget may well be the last nail in the coffin of the marine leisure sector unless we pull…
Afloat.ie: Atlantic Crossing is not plain sailing for quadriplegic Geoff Holt
15th December 2009 News Update
Disabled yachtsman Geoff Holt is just six days into his Atlantic crossing and is experiencing a number of challenges as he makes is first transatlantic crossing for 25 years. Geoff was most worried about sleep deprivation during the voyage and…
Jeremy Irons and his Willing Lass, a mini Valkyrie and the X-41 Factor are just a few of the acts that caught Winkie Nixon′s eye over the past 12 months. Plus there′s a reminder of our Sailors of the Month.…
Visitors to North Wall Quay in Dublin’s Docklands are set to encounter an unusual and dramatic visual spectacle with the launch of ‘Flow’, a stunningly illuminated public artwork. Commissioned by the Docklands Authority, renowned artist Martin Richman has transformed an…
In Afloat's annual round-up of maritime matters, David O′Brien starts with The Stopover, and argues that with a €55 million windfall at stake, we can′t afford not to have an Irish entry in the VOR 2011/12. Add your opinion on…
Our Afloat Annual reports that sixteen boats are already signed up for next year′s Round Ireland Race — an unprecedented level of interest that suggests next year′s 30th Anniversary event will be a bumper affair. Read more overleaf... Contact us…
Christmas advice from the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), who have launched a launched ‘Keep it Cool, Keep it Safe’ seafood safety awareness campaign which provides useful tips on how best to store and handle smoked salmon, a popular fish for…
Afloat's 2010 Best Boat and Engine Guide will be published in mid-February – an important reference publication for the Irish boat buyer next season. Big and small, starter and expert, we're looking for as wide a range of craft as…
Minister Dempsey announces €2.787 billion budget for Transport in 2010 – €0.92 billion for public transport; €1.72 billion for roads of which €1.31 billion for national roads including €37.5 million for road safety and €411 million for upkeep and maintenance…
It’s been a feature of life on the River Liffey for over two years, but today (Friday 11th December) the last ferry will make its way across the river from Sir John Rogerson’s Quay to Spencer Dock. The Liffey Ferry,…
Fancy doing the Round Ireland next year? With this 1984 Rob Humphrey's designed MG HS30 you could be in with a chance. First in her class in the 1988 Round Ireland, twenty years later she could bring you to the…
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) has given a cautious welcome to the budget, while expressing disappointment at the decision to axe the country's sail training scheme. “Overall, the Irish Marine Federation welcomes the government’s commitment to restore order to the…
A Sports Council cut in funding by 4% will be reflected in a funding cut to national governing bodies, including sailing. ISA Chief Harry Hermon was expecting a cut in sailing's take but said it was not clear just how…
Coiste an Asgard the state body responsible for Sail Training in Ireland has been abolished as part of this afternoon's budget cuts. Confirmation of its termination was posted on the Department of Finance website here. The move effectively brings to…
