Irish Sailing and Yacht Club News. Regattas, Race Reports & Results
Partnership between Wärtsilä and Ferry Operator Wasaline Further Reduces Methane Emissions of World’s Most Environmentally Friendly RoPax
1st December 2023 Ferry
Wärtsilä, the technology group has introduced a new ultra-low emissions version of its already efficient Wärtsilä 31DF engine on board a ferry operating in Scandinavia. Whilst operating on LNG, this new version can further reduce methane emissions on a 50…
Caitriona Lucas Inquest: Jury Returns Verdict of Misadventure and Issues Seven Recommendations
1st December 2023 Coastguard
A jury has returned a unanimous verdict of misadventure at the inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Irish Coast Guard advanced coxswain Caitriona Lucas off the Clare coast in September 2016. The verdict was issued by a jury…
The Ocean Race is at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, aka COP28, to call for the ocean to be a key consideration in the vital climate negotiations and to highlight how sport and business can help to make a…
Places Available for Irish Nautical Trust’s Next Comprehensive Maritime Training Course
1st December 2023 Maritime Training
Do you know anyone interested in a career in the maritime industry? Do you know someone with a passion for water and looking to learn real-world skills and qualifications? If so, The Irish Nautical Trust has just the thing for…
Let us begin by simply setting out the pillar events of the 2024 season in Ireland, while including the major international happenings which will be of interest to our sailing community. And then we’ll provide a further take on it…
The ferry operator, The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has said it doesn't expect their flagship Manxman to be perfect yet, but its confident any issues can be fixed. The 24,161 gross tonnes newbuild which was built in South…
Belfast Harbour Project Aims to Gain Landmark “One Planet Living” Accreditation at City Quays Gardens
30th November 2023 Belfast Lough
A Belfast Harbour project costing £3m has commenced work on the City Quays Gardens, which is to be a vibrant new urban garden in the city and is expected to be completed by August 2024. The City Quays Gardens project…
Howth Yacht Club is a prestigious sailing club located in North Dublin with a rich history spanning over 125 years. We have a 250-berth marina and a distinctive Clubhouse offering year-round sailing and social activities in an enviable coastal location.…
Caitriona Lucas Inquest: Kilkee Rib Could Have Been At Rescue Scene Within "Ten Minutes"
30th November 2023 Coastguard
As the inquest into the death of Irish Coast Guard volunteer Caitriona Lucas continues, the court has heard how she was both fastidious and dedicated. Health and Safety Authority (HSA) inspector Helen McCarthy told the coroner John McNamara and jury…
A documentary on the epic transatlantic row by Galway oarsman Damian Browne and his rugby partner Fergus Farrell is due to broadcast on RTÉ next week. Man Vs Ocean, which is described as “an emotional and reflective adventure documentary”, will…
Preparations are underway in Kinsale for celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of one of the most prestigious international sailing events. From 6 to 13 September 2024, Kinsale will welcome Dragon sailors from across the globe to compete for the…
The Irish Squib Class (ISC) recently announced its calendar of events for 2024 at its annual AGM held via Zoom on November 29th. The meeting, chaired by Class Chairman Ian Travers, drew strong attendance from representatives of both established and…
A dog that had been reported missing for several hours in West Cork was rescued by the Courtmacsherry RNLI Lifeboat Station on Wednesday afternoon. The station received a call from two people on the shore who had spotted the dog…
Kinsale Yacht Club Sailability Win Cork Sports Partnership Active Community Award
30th November 2023 Kinsale
Kinsale Yacht Club's commitment to promoting inclusiveness in sailing has been rewarded with a win in Wednesday night's (November 29) Cork's Sports Partnership Active Community Award. As Afloat reported previously, Sailability Kinsale and KYC promoter Donal Hickey were nominated as…
Irish Musician Trio Write Lifeboat Song ‘The Shout’ to Honour RNLI
30th November 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
A group of three Irish friends have joined together to write and produce a song honouring lifeboat volunteers throughout the RNLI, which they hope will raise vital funds and awareness of the work carried out by the charity that saves…
Galway Lifeboat Volunteer Duo Complete Their Training to Become Fully Fledged Crew
30th November 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
James Corballis and Aaron O’Reilly, two trainee crew members with Galway RNLI, have completed their training programme and passed their final assessments which means that they can progress to fully fledged crew. Lifeboat training covers a range of skill sets…
Caitriona Lucas Inquest: Shortage of Kilkee Crew Led to Her Helping Out
29th November 2023 Coastguard
The continuing inquest into the death of Irish Coast Guard volunteer Caitriona Lucas off the Clare coast over seven years ago has heard that she was conscious in the water for almost 17 minutes after the RIB she was crewing…
Pip Hare on Retour à La Base: “It is Looking Classic, Head North, Find Depression Put your Foot Down….”
29th November 2023 Solo Sailing
Pip Hare, who recently visited Dun Laoghaire on Dublin Bay, is one of those racers who is probably happiest when she is at sea, at one with her IMOCA Medallia. But the British racer now faces her biggest test yet…
A “major fish kill” in a Co Derry river has tallied than 2,000 fish across a range of species, as BBC News reports. The incident was discovered last Friday morning (24 November) on the Muff River in Eglinton, near the…
Wexford RNLI launched to the aid of a casualty who got cut off by the tide while walking near the Ferrybank area on Sunday evening (26 November). The casualty alerted his family members of his whereabouts and they contacted the…
