It’s feared that damage to Dingle Harbour’s marina caused by a runaway boat last week may not be repaired until next summer.

And as The Kerryman reports, it could cause major disruption for regattas on Dingle’s 2023 calendar, not least the All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships next August.

Last weekend, Afloat.ie reported on the incident in which several smaller boats and part of the marina structure were damaged when a French trawler appeared to lose control while manoeuvring in the harbour.

A marina pontoon and several small craft berthed at Dingle Harbour in County Kerry were damaged on Saturday, November 26th, by a trawler manoeuvring in the harbour.

Local reports say the visiting trawler was reversing at the time of the incident, as captured in this video below by YouTuber Tommy B. 

Several small motorboats, RIBs, and the southern section of the marina infrastructure were capsized or damaged in the collision with the trawler. 

Local sources say no one was hurt in the incident, and plans to recover the damaged boats are underway.

100-berth Dingle Marina is situated on the South West Coast of Ireland on the northern shore of Dingle Bay. 

Dingle is Ireland's most westerly marina, lying at the heart of the sheltered Dingle Harbour and is easily reached both day and night via a well buoyed approach channel. The surrounding area is an interesting and unfrequented cruising ground, with several islands, bays and beaches for the yachtsman to explore. The marina lies in the heart of the old market town, renowned for its hospitality and traditional Irish pub music. Besides enjoying the excellent seafood restaurants and 52 pubs, other recreational pastimes include horse riding, golf, climbing and diving.

Dingle Marina

Strand Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry

Tel: 00353 66 9151629

Email: [email protected]

www.dinglemarina.com

VHF: Ch M

Access: H24