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Three Norwegians – Trond Aasvoll, Hans Fredrik Haukland and Finn Andreassen – have begun their attempt to circumnavigate the North Pole in a 1977 36-foot sailing yacht. Global warming can, strangely enough, contribute to their success in their endeavour to…
The great thing about investing in decent performance clothing here in the western hemisphere is that, as you’ll probably be wearing it throughout the year, you know you’ll get your money’s worth. And Musto’s layering technology is designed to let…
Tony Bullimore, a British sailor famous for having survived five days capsized in Antarctica, will be berthing his 102ft catamaran, The Spirit of Antigua, in Mayflower Marina next week following an ambitious record breaking attempt. Tony will be sailing the…
The America's Cup Defender, Alinghi, and its yacht club, the Société Nautique de Genève, today announced the venue for the 33rd America's Cup in February 2010. “We are pleased to announce that Ras al-Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates, will…
The UK weather has put paid to a spectacular final day showdown at the 2009 Mirror World Championship at Pwllheli Sailing Club in North Wales. Conditions on the racecourse were already pretty adverse when the competitors arrived at the regatta…
Some of the events we’ve covered in our last bulletin are continuing this week, like the Mermaid Nationals in Sligo, the Courtmacsherry Harbour Festival, and Calves Week, but there’s some new stuff too, thanks to the Holiday Weekend. Lough Swilly…
Annalise Murphy had a solid start to the Laser Radial Women's World Championship finals in Karatsu, Japan this morning with a 4th and 19th place. This brings her overall position up to 15th in the 87 boat fleet after 8…
Grand Canal and the Grand Canal Basin at Ringsend at hosting the swimming competition for the Focus Ireland Triathlon on Sunday August 2 from 0900 hrs to 1330 hrs, so users and masters are requested to note any instructions issued…
We're all aware that these can be tough times for the marine industry, but adaptability is imperative when looking into the future and vendors of luxury boats have had to look to other services to stay fiscally fit. In an…
Again, ideal conditions for the DBSC Thursday racing in Dublin Bay. Xerxes dominated the White Sails class while Tsunami did well in Cruisers. Full results overleaf.
The first leg of the 40th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro, one of the world’s toughest series of offshore races, got underway at 13h00 today in classic conditions. The 52 boat fleet enjoyed a clean start in an 11…
If using the Erne System on the Inland Waterways, please note that there's a long-distance swimming event leaving from Carrybridge and going to Enniskillen on Sunday the 2nd of August from 9am until 4pm. Masters are asked to note any…
The Offaly Branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland Float to the Fleadh 2009 was launched on Monday night in Tullamore by well-known RTE Broadcaster Paddy O'Gorman.
The IARU is the Governing Body for Rowing in Ireland and represents over 100 Clubs across Ireland. Rowing is one of Ireland's most successful sports, having won multiple World Championships over the last decade. Irish Amateur Rowing Union Ltd. (IARU)/Rowing…
Rowing Ireland is sending one of its largest junior teams to represent Ireland in this year’s annual Coupe de la Jeunesse, the Junior European Rowing Championships, which takes place in Vichy, France over the bank holiday weekend.
The Iveragh Peninsula, often referred to as the Ring of Kerry, is one of Ireland’s most dramatic and beautiful landscapes. This cultural atlas from Cork University Press, comprising over fifty individual chapters and case studies, provides the reader with a…
