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A Moody 28, Jubilee, a fin keel yacht built in 1986 has been added to the boats for sale site at an asking price of EUR33,000. Acoording to the advert the boat has an 18 HP volvo 2002 diesel. It comes with a Mainsail, headsail (new 2006) and spinnaker with snufffer. Stackpack with lazyjacks for mainsail. Sprayhood, dodgers and cockpit cushions. Wind speed & direction, log, depth, compass, VHF, radio and CD player. More details here. The boat is currently on the hardstand at Mountshannon.

St Michael's head of the River, scheduled for O'Brien's Bridge in Clare, was cancelled due to fog. The event was set to feature the National Fours head.

Could the Dragon Go Again? A four million Euro boost by the Government this week might be just the tonic for Galway's bid to attract the Volvo Ocean Race in 2011 but if Ireland needs a boat in this race what changes does the Green Dragon need to be more competitive? Overleaf we publish the fleet keel weights from the last race showing the 'fundamental issue' with the Irish entry and how, according to skipper Ian Walker, it is 'easily corrected'. 

FOR 90 minutes of each two-hour period today, Seán McGowan will tie his claw-like hands to his oars and attempt to propel his small rowing boat a little closer to the Americas. The Limerick man, who is attempting to become the first Irishman to row solo across the Atlantic, is driven by the aim of making progress to the south, across the direction of the waves, to 20 degrees latitude writes Liam Gorman in the Irish Times here.

We’re used to seeing Dáithí Ó Sé in his now familiar role on a Sunday night as judge on The All Ireland Talent Show. But he’s set to swap this role and is ready to be judged. On Monday morning (Feb 8) in Dun Laoghaire at the National Yacht Club, passers-by will see Dáithí being taken through his paces by Clodagh and Fiona from Coláiste UISCE as he learns how to windsurf and sail.

The ASM-Marine Frostbite League at Kinsale Yacht Club got off to a flying start on Sunday in superb sailing conditions writes Seamus Mac Laverty. Having lost the opening day’s racing the previous Sunday due to a lack of wind; the Race Committee lead by PRO Bruce Mathews were determined to make the most of the prevailing sunshine and a welcome moderate breeze.

Featured Brokerage: New to the Boats for Sale site is a Hunter HB31 "Merlin". The boat is in great condition for her 1985 year of manufacture says broker HM Yachts of Cork. She is ideal for anyone who would like to race competitively in Class 2. She has swept back spreaders which makes her very manageable without the need for check-stays. Priced at Euro 26,500, all the details here .

Royal Cork Yacht Club , the oldest sailing club in the world, held its 289th annual general meeting last Monday and elected Paddy McGlade as Admiral, a term he will hold for two years. His committee is over the fold:

Setanta Ireland will broadcast a 30–minute documentary on Ireland's largest regatta, last July's Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, this Saturday at 4pm. It is will be repeated at 5.30 on Sunday.

The SB3 has seen extraordinary growth since its launch in the UK in 2002. Recently the SB3 World Council have reviewed a number of event bids from some outstanding venues and announce that the Calendar of World and European Championships Events for the next three years has now been agreed, none of which are in Ireland, one of the strongest bases for the class.