
WM Nixon
William M Nixon has been writing about sailing in Ireland for many years in print and online, and his work has appeared internationally in magazines and books. His own experience ranges from club sailing to international offshore events, and he has cruised extensively under sail, often in his own boats which have ranged in size from an 11ft dinghy to a 35ft cruiser-racer. He has also been involved in the administration of several sailing organisations.

Kish for Breakfast, Tuskar for Lunch – Old Head of Kinsale for Dinner? Ireland's Flying Female Circumnavigators Closing in on the First Major Turn
13th October 2020 Round Ireland Speed Record
Round Ireland Female Two-Handed Record is in Clear Sight & Fascinating in Context
12th October 2020 Round Ireland Speed Record
Ireland's Coronavirus Cancellations? Healthy Club Sailors Have Had To Accept It With Good Grace
10th October 2020 W M Nixon

Middle Sea Race Has Defending Champion Woman Skipper In Unique Double Role
9th October 2020 Offshore

Strong Irish Interest in Proposal that Sailing Has Done Enough to Return to Paralympic Games at Los Angeles 2028
7th October 2020 News Update

Crosshaven Boatyard's New Owner Outlines Fresh Horizons for this Renowned Landmark
5th October 2020 Crosshaven Boatyard


Multiple Possibilities for Unique Kinsale Property which is a Waterfront Icon
2nd October 2020 Waterfront Property
Bray's Droleen Dinghy Will Sail Again from Jurassic Coast Boat-Building School
30th September 2020 Historic Boats

Mystery of Orca Whale Attacks on Boats Continues off Spanish Coast
26th September 2020 Marine Wildlife
West Cork Mini-Workboat Was a Key Link in Ilen's South Atlantic Shepherd Role
25th September 2020 Ilen

Double Vision? Cork Harbour's Late Summer Brings Twin Versions of Classic Yachts
21st September 2020 Cork Harbour
Ireland's Classic & Traditional Boats Give Us Hope in Challenging Times
19th September 2020 W M Nixon