Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Prospective students interested in a marine career will be able to visit an aquaculture “remote classroom” at an Atlantic Technological University (ATU) open day this weekend. The mobile classroom which gives a taste of aquaculture has been developed by Bord…
Tributes have been paid to former Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club (DMYC) sailor Ivor Davies who has died in Rosslare, Co Wexford. Davies was a familiar face and voice in Dublin Bay when sailing, principally with the late Arthur Reynolds.…
Underwater Archaeologist Karl Brady To Give Dublin Bay Old Gaffers' Association Talk
10th April 2024 Dublin Bay Old Gaffers
Logboats and craft dating from 2,500 BC to the 11th century on Galway’s Corrib is the theme of a lecture by State archaeologist Karl Brady to the Dublin Bay Old Gaffers' Association later this month. Brady is a senior archaeologist…
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of SailCork's Administration and Customer Care Manager, Jo English, on Monday, 08 April, after a short illness. Jo, in partnership with her husband Eddie, has been a strength and inspiration…
The first running of the International Maxi Association’s Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series concluded on Sunday with the end of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival held out of Nanny Cay, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The new series…
Second of Twin Dual-Fuel Ferries MV Glen Rosa Launched and Officially Named on the Clyde
9th April 2024 Shipyards
The newbuild MV Glen Rosa, the second of two dual fuel ferries being built at Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow, was successfully launched into the Clyde today (9 April). Like twin lead ferry MV Glen Sannox, the MV Glen…
Offshore Renewable Energy Will Receive Boost with EU Withdrawal from Energy Charter
9th April 2024 Power From the Sea
Offshore renewable energy will receive a boost with the EU’s decision to withdraw from the international Energy Charter Treaty, according to Ireland South MEP Seán Kelly. The treaty, which dates back to 1998, was “designed to protect energy companies at…
Cork's Justin Slattery Back on Galateia for Strong 100-Footer Competition in May’s IMA Maxi Europeans
9th April 2024 Superyachts
Cork Harbour's Justin Slattery returns to Galateia for the third edition of the IMA Maxi European Championship in seven week's time. So far, 31 registered entries have been received, with 24 firmed up for the event, organised by the Circolo del…
It may have been recently known as the boarded-up Baily Court Hotel. Yet for many in Howth, it was still the modestly-sized Royal Hotel. Once upon a time, it was the heart of the village, a reminder that way back…
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Hello everyone, Lovely weather, wasn't it for the past few days? You might be surprised to hear that over 50% of our business is in cruising sails. Here are some lovely pictures of our wonderful cruising clients' sails in action!…
US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire Cronin visited the Marine Institute’s national headquarters in Galway last Friday (8 April) to celebrated the strong ties in marine science and technology that exist between the two nations. The visit provided an opportunity for…
The Ocean Race Gathers Polar Ocean Data From Antarctica and Northwest Passage
9th April 2024 Ocean Race
The Ocean Race is providing “critical” data to international scientists studying the impact of climate change and plastic pollution on ocean health. Following the 2022-23 edition of the round-the-world race — when all five IMOCA racing boats gathered over 4.3-million…
Belfast Harbour Invests £1.5m in New Pilot Boat Equipped with Advanced Environmental Features
9th April 2024 Belfast Lough
Belfast Harbour has announced the arrival of its latest pilot boat, the Hibernia, marking a significant investment of £1.5m in its marine fleet. The new vessel will be responsible for ferrying pilots to and from ships at the port, helping…
Team Ireland's Bespoke Opening Ceremony Wear Unveiled for the Paris Olympics
9th April 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially unveiled the bespoke Opening Ceremony wear for Team Ireland at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Designed by Laura Weber, a renowned Irish designer based in New York, the uniform is a perfect…
Stena Line Acquires Shares in Africa Morocco Link to Expand Outside of Europe
8th April 2024 Stena Line
Swedish operator Stena Line has entered into an agreement to acquire 49 percent of the shares in Morocco based ferry company Africa Morocco Link (AML). AML is headquartered in Tangier operating a ferry route between Tanger Med – Algeciras, Spain…
Northern Ireland youth sailors Emma McKnight from Strangford Lough Yacht Club and Daniel Corbett from County Antrim Yacht Club are among just 20 across the UK selected for the Griffin Project 2024. The Griffin Project is a Royal Ocean Racing…
Irish Marine Federation Mark Retirement of Long Standing Board Members at AGM
8th April 2024 Marine Trade
Monday's Irish Marine Federation Annual General Meeting at the Royal St George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire Harbour provided a lively forum for members to discuss issues affecting the industry nationally and internationally. It also marked a change of guard in…
Water quality is a research topic qualifying for grants of up to €14.5 million offered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA says it is inviting proposals from the research community for “innovative projects to support the development and…
Bangor RNLI Launches Mayday Fundraising Campaign to Support Lifesaving Services
8th April 2024 RNLI Lifeboats
Bangor RNLI, the lifesaving charity on Belfast Lough based in Northern Ireland, has launched a Mayday fundraising campaign to support its vital services. The charity has revealed that it was called into action 36 times in 2023, highlighting the importance…
A beautifully restored traditional clinker-built Dublin Bay Mermaid One Design dinghy is now up for sale. Due to age and ill health, the owner has decided to part with this piece of sailing history. The sale includes a new set…