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Next year’s London Boat Show (8-17 January), will see global sportswear brand, Helly Hansen return to ExCeL with its new Hydro Power sailing range for 2010. All visitors to the show will be able to see the new collection on…
The University of Limerick sailing team will be joining the defending Champions, Cork Institute of Technology, at the Student Yachting World Cup, commencing in Marseille on Sunday next October 25th and finishing Friday, October 30th. They secured their position in…
Henri Lloyd has been working closely with fabric partners W.L. Gore & Associates on the process of fabric development and, with their specially designed Windstopper® Soft Shell fabric, has come up with a range of products specifically designed for use…
Head of River Race – Rowing races will take place in Coleraine on Saturday 14th November from 12 noon until 4pm, with the course stretching from Seaton's Marina upstream to Christie Park public jetties. Users are asked to note the…
The Chairman of the Revenue Commissioners, Josephine Feehily, officially named Revenue's new purpose-built Customs Cutter, RCC 'Faire', at a ceremony at Howth Yacht Club yesterday. The 23.60 metre sea-going vessel, (photo over the fold by Bob Bateman) the second of…
The magnificent Fastnet Light, the magic of Donegal Bay and how fuel starvation last night nearly cost Philip Fitgibbon the Round Ireland Powerboat record. The 800-mile trip is relived here in afloat.ie's podcast with the winning skipper. Listen here.
Another new line from Henri Lloyd, the TP2 Ventura Jacket and Coastal Hi-Fit trousers from their Coastal & Inshore Range, have been developed for the cruising/coastal sailor looking for comfort and durability. Manufactured using highly breathable and 100% waterproof/windproof TP2…
Winterising Your Boat The whole idea of winterisation can be about as appealing as having a tooth filled – and possibly as expensive – but there’s no substitute for being prepared, and a reluctance to cough up the necessary budget…
With the new Henri Lloyd Blue Eco range, the company has become the first international marine clothing company to engage in an infinite recycling programme. The Blue Eco Jacket and Hi Fit Trousers are recycled and recyclable, and are the…
Over ten outboards of a variety of sizes and makes were stolen from Wexford Harbour last night (October 14). The outboards went missing some time after 8pm. Although these engines have probably already left the country there is a possibility…
The UK's foremost disabled sailor, Geoff Holt, will be supported with technical marine products for both Geoff and his qualified care assistant Susana Scott, for the trans-Atlantic voyage that is expected to take approximately a month, from the Canaries to…
As we reported yesterday, Henri Lloyd have launched several new lines – all of which are being put through their paces by one or all of the following: Shirley Robertson (double Olympic gold medallist), Ben Ainslie (triple Olympic gold medallist),…
Cork, Ireland are enjoying the clear skies and steady breeze from the South Atlantic trade winds and reporting good speed and a happy – if slightly 'fragrant', – crew. With no fresh water squalls for a few days, Richie Fearon…
Henri Lloyd has entered what is, they say, an exciting phase with the launch of several new ranges and products in their mission to become a greener manufacturing company through an infinite recycling programme. Just in time for 2010 is…
Ó Cuív sanctions 60,602 for safety works on Inis Meáin
12th October 2009 News From the Afloat.ie Archive
Éamon Ó Cuív TD, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, has announced that he has sanctioned a grant of €60,602 to carry out safety works on Cé an Chalaidh Mhóir, Inis Meáin, Co. Galway.
Mild weather contributed to good racing in Howth's Autumn League on Sunday with 10-12knt winds – results over the fold.
