Irish Sailing and Yacht Club News. Regattas, Race Reports & Results
![Ultim Challenge round the world solo race leader Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild) Ultim Challenge round the world solo race leader Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild)](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000LpHEygy3HgA/s/767/I0000LpHEygy3HgA.jpg)
Ulitm Challenge Leader Charles Caudrelier 600 Miles to Sail to the Longitude of Tasmania
26th January 2024 Ultim Challenge
After 20th night at sea since departing Brest, France, this Friday evening the Ultim Challenge round the world solo race leader Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild) has about 600 miles left to sail to the longitude of Tasmania and the…
![File image of Shannon Harbour on the Grand Canal File image of Shannon Harbour on the Grand Canal](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Q54SS8KL0Cc/s/500/I0000Q54SS8KL0Cc.jpg)
Waterways Ireland advises masters and owners of vessels that it will be carrying out maintenance works on the waiting jetty on the upstream side of the 35th Lock in Shannon Harbour. Works will begin on Monday 29 January and will…
![File image of Ardmore Peninsula on Clifden Bay in Connemara File image of Ardmore Peninsula on Clifden Bay in Connemara](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000ZqMtUZSsIq0/s/500/I0000ZqMtUZSsIq0.jpg)
An aquaculture start-up is celebrating the launch of its first seaweed farm in Connemara, as vegan business magazine Vegconomist reports. US-based Sea&Believe develops ingredients for food and cosmetics using Palmaria palmata, a red seaweed more commonly known as dillisk or…
![Team racing at Ballyholme on Saturday 20 January on the first day of the RYANI Coach Development Programme Team racing at Ballyholme on Saturday 20 January on the first day of the RYANI Coach Development Programme](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000oJabTryJ0bY/s/500/I0000oJabTryJ0bY.jpg"")
RYA Northern Ireland’s Coach Development Programme Kicks Off With Team Racing at Ballyholme
26th January 2024 RYA Northern Ireland
RYA Northern Ireland’s Coach Development Programme held its first session at Ballyholme Yacht Club last Saturday 20 January. Launched in December, the new initiative — part of RYANI’s five-year strategy, Navigating The Future — offers free training in an effort…
![The 2024 ICRA Nationals kick-start three weeks of top-class cruiser racing at the Royal Irish Yacht Club in 2024 The 2024 ICRA Nationals kick-start three weeks of top-class cruiser racing at the Royal Irish Yacht Club in 2024](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000e53AkD9up40/s/767/I0000e53AkD9up40.jpg)
Unio has signed on as title sponsor of the ICRA National Championships 2024, the Royal Irish Yacht Club has announced. The wealth and employee benefits management company oversees some €14 billion of assets and employs over 250 colleagues across offices…
![The real party begins at home – Royal Cork YC’s new Admiral Annamarie Fegan (second left beside husband Denis Murphy) celebrates aboard Nieulargo on return to Crosshaven after winning the Fastnet 450 Race. Total lineup is (left to right, back): Denis, Annamarie and Molly Murphy, Mark ‘Nipper’ Murphy (no relation), Killian Collins and Clive O'Shea. (Front): Mia Murphy, Cian Byrne, James Fegan and Nin O'Leary The real party begins at home – Royal Cork YC’s new Admiral Annamarie Fegan (second left beside husband Denis Murphy) celebrates aboard Nieulargo on return to Crosshaven after winning the Fastnet 450 Race. Total lineup is (left to right, back): Denis, Annamarie and Molly Murphy, Mark ‘Nipper’ Murphy (no relation), Killian Collins and Clive O'Shea. (Front): Mia Murphy, Cian Byrne, James Fegan and Nin O'Leary](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000g4nUilNcoZU/s/767/I0000g4nUilNcoZU.jpg)
Royal Cork’s New Admiral Demonstrates Sailing In Ireland’s Leading Role In Gender Equality Process
27th January 2024 W M Nixon
This week’s election of Annamarie Fegan as Admiral of the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the first woman sailor to fill the top posting in this extraordinary organisation’s 304-year history, is remarkable in that it doesn’t seem to have been seen…
![Union Hall RNLI member Pamela Deasy Union Hall RNLI member Pamela Deasy](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000V0pl2aXK_UY/s/767/I0000V0pl2aXK_UY.jpg)
In the latest edition of 200 Voices, the RNLI podcast, Pamela Deasy has vivid memories of January 2012 the loss of five crew on a fishing trawler in Glandore Harbour and the subsequent establishment of a lifeboat station at Union…
![The National Yacht Club's Finn Lynch scored an eight and a fourth to be tenth overall after day one of the Wireless ILCA7 world championships in Adelaide, Australia The National Yacht Club's Finn Lynch scored an eight and a fourth to be tenth overall after day one of the Wireless ILCA7 world championships in Adelaide, Australia](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000M4OzfdNONZ4/s/767/I0000M4OzfdNONZ4.jpg)
Top Ten Start Gives Finn Lynch Early Advantage at ILCA7 Worlds in Australia
26th January 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing
The National Yacht Club's Finn Lynch scored two top-ten results in the opening races of the ILCA7 world championships in Adelaide, Australia, today to take an early lead in the Irish Olympic selection trial for Paris 2024 against rival Ewan McMahon…
![HM Coastguard’s drone, helicopter and aeroplane assets are pictured undertaking their first formation flight in Wales in 2021. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as drones are formerly known, are being introduced into the public safety and search and rescue capabilities of the Irish Coast Guard, the Department of Transport said HM Coastguard’s drone, helicopter and aeroplane assets are pictured undertaking their first formation flight in Wales in 2021. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as drones are formerly known, are being introduced into the public safety and search and rescue capabilities of the Irish Coast Guard, the Department of Transport said](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00001nJO093cRKc/s/767/I00001nJO093cRKc.jpg)
Public Consultation on Policy for Drone Use in Search and Rescue and Other Public Safety Settings
26th January 2024 Coastguard
A public consultation on policy for using drones has been initiated by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and junior minister Jack Chambers. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as drones are formerly known, are being introduced into the public safety and search…
![Basking Sharks - a new biodiversity action plan has 194 actions across sea and land, including commitments to deliver on obligations to conserve the most precious habitats and species and “strategically target” efforts on invasive species Basking Sharks - a new biodiversity action plan has 194 actions across sea and land, including commitments to deliver on obligations to conserve the most precious habitats and species and “strategically target” efforts on invasive species](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000mx0.UA78ffc/s/767/I0000mx0.UA78ffc.jpg)
Extinction "Threatens" 48 Marine Species Warns New National Biodiversity Action Plan
26th January 2024 Marine Wildlife
Extinction threatens 48 species living in the Irish marine environment, including fish, crustaceans, shellfish and invertebrates, according to the new National Biodiversity Action Plan. “It is imperative that we arrest these declines and start the process of regeneration,” the authors…
![An aerial view over the islands of Clew Bay to Croagh Patrick, County Mayo. Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions have reduced in all sectors except agriculture An aerial view over the islands of Clew Bay to Croagh Patrick, County Mayo. Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions have reduced in all sectors except agriculture](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000R1DPwZY45jQ/s/767/I0000R1DPwZY45jQ.jpg)
Heat Extremes in Ireland Will Become More Frequent and Severe Without Action - EPA Assessment
26th January 2024 Weather
Heat extremes in Ireland will become more frequent and severe, and technological advancements will only deliver short-term benefits if steps towards “transformative change” are not taken, a new report published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns. Ireland’s Climate Change…
![During the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show the total number of ship’s arrivals were 3,130 to the seven main Irish ports compared with 3,202 in period Q3, 2022. During the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show the total number of ship’s arrivals were 3,130 to the seven main Irish ports compared with 3,202 in period Q3, 2022.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000yRwU6BecV5k/s/500/I0000yRwU6BecV5k.jpg)
Figures from CSO Show Irish Ports Handled 11.8 Million tonnes of Goods in Q3, 2023 - Decrease of 4% on Last Year
25th January 2024 Irish Ports
Irish Ports handled 11.8 million tonnes of goods in Q3 of 2023, according to Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures - for the period of July, August and September - a 4% decrease compared with same quarter 2022. As RTE News reports, the…
![Next Generation Marine Turbine (from left to right) Dr William Finnegan, Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator on the CRIMSON project; James McHale, Research Associate; Ciarán Kennedy, Research Fellow; Tenis Ranjan, postgraduate; all with Construct Innovate and Ryan Institute at University of Galway with the 5m carbon fibre reinforced polymer foil which forms part of the 80kW RivGen marine hydrokinetic energy turbine Next Generation Marine Turbine (from left to right) Dr William Finnegan, Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator on the CRIMSON project; James McHale, Research Associate; Ciarán Kennedy, Research Fellow; Tenis Ranjan, postgraduate; all with Construct Innovate and Ryan Institute at University of Galway with the 5m carbon fibre reinforced polymer foil which forms part of the 80kW RivGen marine hydrokinetic energy turbine](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00007Q69tCHjAxE/s/767/I00007Q69tCHjAxE.jpg)
Next Generation Marine Turbine For Renewable Energy Successfully Tested at University of Galway
25th January 2024 Power From the Sea
The University of Galway has confirmed the successful testing of a next-generation marine hydrokinetic turbine foil for renewable energy. The technology was designed by US-headquartered global leader in marine energy ORPC Ireland and fabricated by ÉireComposites, based Indreabhán, Co Galway.…
![Yannick Lemonnier's cruising catamaran KL28 Yannick Lemonnier's cruising catamaran KL28](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000SPBJiwF2yE8/s/767/I0000SPBJiwF2yE8.jpg)
Galway Bay Sailing Club Weathers Recent Storms and Marks First Catamaran Cruise of Year
25th January 2024 Galway Harbour
Galway Bay Sailing Club says it is developing a plan to prepare its dinghy boat park for the start of the season after Storm Debi caused enormous damage to up to 20 boats last November. However, the club says it…
![The 32m Namuun (ex-Simba) from Turquoise Yachts will sail in this June's Superyacht Cup Palma The 32m Namuun (ex-Simba) from Turquoise Yachts will sail in this June's Superyacht Cup Palma](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000XhAhMbp84bU/s/767/I0000XhAhMbp84bU.jpg)
The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 Welcomes Impressive New Fleet and Returning Rivalries
25th January 2024 Superyachts
The Superyacht Cup Palma, one of the most prestigious superyacht regattas in the world, is set to welcome a fleet of impressive vessels from June 19 to 22 this year. The event, held annually in Mallorca, Spain, has always been…
![A busy scene at Blessington Sailing Club as the inaugural RS Fest Incorporating RS200 and RS400 gets underway A busy scene at Blessington Sailing Club as the inaugural RS Fest Incorporating RS200 and RS400 gets underway in 2023. The 2024 RS Fest takes place on Lough Derg Yacht Club.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000tnwDPGJ5BDM/s/767/I0000tnwDPGJ5BDM.jpg)
It promises to be another bumper year for the RS Racing Classes in Ireland with all classes confirming their event calendars for 2024. The Fevas will start off the season in Greystones Sailing Club on the East coast of Ireland,…
![As the Ultim Challenge leader Caudrelier is gaining even more miles on the boats behind as he approaches the longitude of Cape Leeuwin As the Ultim Challenge leader Caudrelier is gaining even more miles on the boats behind as he approaches the longitude of Cape Leeuwin](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000lW6tV6uxJ0E/s/767/I0000lW6tV6uxJ0E.jpg)
Ultim Challenge Leader Caudrelier Stays on Target to Break 42 Day Round the World Solo Record
25th January 2024 Ultim Challenge
Ultim Challenge leader Charles Caudrelier is approaching the longitude of Cape Leeuwin on the leading edge of a new front, sailing along the ZEA, which is not an easy feat. He should pass Australia's Great Cape at the end of…
![A map of local authority Marine Infrastructure projects 2022-2023 updated to 2024 A map of local authority Marine Infrastructure projects 2022-2023 updated to 2024](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000aBoRdz61e8k/s/767/I0000aBoRdz61e8k.jpg)
The Irish Marine Minister, Charlie McConalogue, has announced the allocation of €12.7m to fund 15 marine infrastructure projects. These projects will address the impact of Brexit on Irish coastal communities and will be delivered by local authorities. Under the Brexit…
![The Irish Marine Federation board members at Boot Dusseldorf 2024 (from left to right) Porick Murray of Pontoons Ireland, James Kirwan of BJ Marine, Ian O'Meara of Viking Marine, newly elected chairman Gerry Salmon of MGM Boats, Paal Janson of Dun Laoghaire Marine, Damien Offer of Malahide Marina, Jonathan O'Connor Moneley of Carlingford Marina and Cronan O'Donnell of POD Marine The Irish Marine Federation board members at Boot Dusseldorf 2024 (from left to right) Porick Murray of Pontoons Ireland, James Kirwan of BJ Marine, Ian O'Meara of Viking Marine, newly elected chairman Gerry Salmon of MGM Boats, Paal Janson of Dun Laoghaire Marine, Damien Offer of Malahide Marina, Jonathan O'Connor Moneley of Carlingford Marina and Cronan O'Donnell of POD Marine](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000iE_8f7KYW2c/s/767/I0000iE_8f7KYW2c.jpg)
Dubliner Gerry Salmon, a yacht broker at MGM Boats in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Irish Marine Federation. The announcement was made at the national marine trade body board meeting held at Boot…
![A crisis in the inshore fishing industry in Ireland will be addressed by an Oireachtas Committee Meeting A crisis in the inshore fishing industry in Ireland will be addressed by an Oireachtas Committee Meeting](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000KFCcml1Bsi0/s/767/I0000KFCcml1Bsi0.jpg)
Crisis Hitting Irish Inshore Fishery to Be Discussed at Oireachtas Committee Meeting This Evening
24th January 2024 Fishing
A crisis hitting the Irish inshore fishing sector will be outlined at an Oireachtas parliamentary committee this evening (Wednesday, Jan. 24). Representatives from the National Inshore Fishermen's Association (NIFA) will address members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food…