Historic Boats
LE George Bernard Shaw Benefits From New Ship Fender Installation at Dun Laoghaire Harbour's Carlisle Pier
18th March 2024 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
The Navy's LE George Bernard Shaw was one of the first arrivals of the season to use the new ship fender installation at Dun Laoghaire Harbour's Carlisle Pier. As regular Afloat readers recall, the installation in August 2023 of nine new…
Irish Cruiser Racing Association (ICRA) has announced the rules for its 2024 Boat of the Year (BOTY) competition with the introduction of a new ECHO trophy for the first time. The BOTY competition is based on a boat's performance in the…
Crosshaven in Cork Harbour is getting another sail loft. Cork sailor ‘Nin' Nicholas O’Leary has announced that the former ‘Old Sunday Market’ building across the road from the Royal Cork Yacht Club in the village will be his base. This…
The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) was held in fantastic conditions off the South Coast of Antigua with Tradewinds ranging from 13-20 knots. Five days of racing were held rounding deep water and inshore marks, making full…
'Stop Finning – Stop the Trade' - EU Seeks Public Opinion on Shark Protection
18th March 2024 Sharks
The European Commission is consulting the public about improving ways to protect and manage sharks and related marine ecosystems. The consultation aims to gather the public's views to ensure an informed follow-up to the 2023 European citizens’ initiative ‘Stop Finning…
Strong Maritime Presence at Dun Laoghaire's St Patrick's Day Parade
18th March 2024 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
There was a strong maritime presence for the rebirth of Dun Laoghaire's St Patrick's Day Parade, which attracted up to 30,000 people to Ireland's biggest boating centre in the spring sunshine. Among the 46 groups participating was the Irish Navy,…
Irish Sailors Competing in Etchells World Championships in Fremantle, Australia
18th March 2024 Etchells
Irish sailors are currently participating in the 2024 Etchells World Championships in Fremantle, Western Australia. The event has attracted a star-studded 42-boat fleet, which includes America's Cup veteran John Bertrand and Dragon Gold Cup champion Lawrie Smith of Glandore Harbour…
Shannon Navigation: Temporary Closure of All Locks and Bridges on North Shannon This Thursday
17th March 2024 Inland Waterways
Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels on and users of the Shannon Navigation that all locks and bridges within the North Shannon region will be closed for one day on Thursday 21 March to facilitate mandatory staff training. The cross-border…
Powering Prosperity – Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy
17th March 2024 Power From the Sea
Powering Prosperity – Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy, the first strategy of its kind for Ireland, aims to build a successful, vibrant and impactful offshore wind energy industry in Ireland. This will ensure that the sector creates as much value…
Eucon have announced the addition of a sixth ship to their fleet keeping Europe and Ireland well connected. The additional vessel, the MV Ranger, will be welcomed into their fleet this Wednesday 20 March, expanding their sailing frequency, capacity, flexibility…