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November is here, and although some would call it winter sailing, conjuring images of hats, gloves, rain and all-round miserable sailing conditions, the reality is that the weather this time of the year is perfect for sailing! And not only…
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There are delivery slots available for current models in the J Boats range, including the J/112E, J/99 and the new J/45; you could be cruising or racing in time for next season. The J/112E is a highly versatile and sporty…
Maritime TV documentary North Atlantic: The Dark Ocean has been awarded the Grand Prix Best Film of Festival Award at the Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam, besting the likes of BBC’s Our Frozen Planet. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the natural…
New Careers Initiative in Wales to SPARC Female Interest in Sustainable Power, Renewables & Construction
8th November 2023 Jobs
The potential for careers in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales is on the cusp of a transformative energy revolution, which is poised to reshape not only the local employment landscape but also extend its influence far beyond its borders. As the Port…
Clean Coasts Announces Winners of ‘Love Your Coast’ Photography Competition
7th November 2023 Marine Photo
Clean Coasts have announced the winning photographers of the 14th edition of its Love Your Coast photography competition. With a prize fund of €6,000, the competition has attracted hundreds of photographers all around Ireland this year, receiving a record number…
New Three-Part Documentary Is an All-Access Pass Behind the Scenes of The Ocean Race
7th November 2023 Maritime TV
A three-part TV documentary featuring a deep dive into the lives of the sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race 2022-23 is now streaming on discovery+ and the Eurosport app. A Voyage of Discovery: The Ocean Race follows key…
A new panel of authorised radio surveyors has been established by the Department of Transport following a call for applications this autumn. The latest three-person panel — established from 21 October this year until further notice — replaces that established…
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Setting Sail Towards Sustainability with Viking Marine and Kai Bottles
4th November 2023 Viking Marine
In the world of eco-conscious choices and sustainability, two local businesses are making waves. Meet Will Byrne, the founder behind Kai Bottle, and Viking Marine, a local supplier dedicated to offering quality marine products. Will's journey into the world of…
Archipelago Yachts, in collaboration with Chartwell Marine, has unveiled the design for its groundbreaking zero-carbon leisure vessel, the Archipelago zero.63. The company aims to set a new benchmark for sustainability in the leisure marine industry with the zero.63, which boasts…
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The UK Sailmakers Ireland sail loft in Crosshaven, Co Cork, has been a sail service centre for over forty years. Thousands of sails have been on our floor, and we rarely see something we haven’t encountered before. We can spot…
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One Design racing can be the toughest arena of them all - every tiny mistake is punished, and boatspeed is KING. FAST sails help simplify tactics and make everything easier! North Sails has powered thousands of one-design victories, and this…
Burren Marine Research Station Part of New NPWS and University of Galway Partnership Agreement
29th October 2023 Marine Science
A Burren-based marine and coastal research station stands to benefit from a new partnership agreement between the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the University of Galway. The Finavarra centre on the Burren’s water’s edge at Rine, Co Clare,…
Garmin, a leading technology company, has launched its ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 chartplotter series designed with advanced features for inland and nearshore anglers. Offering a 10- or 12-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen with keyed assist, they put UHD scanning sonar, support for Garmin…
The Department of Transport advises that the manufacturer Paroc Group Oy, a subsidiary of Owens Corning, has issued a product safety recall for certain forms of deck and bulkhead insulation that it produces. This recall follows independent testing where it…
As part of the third annual Irish Port Safety Week, Dublin Port Company welcomed over 100 children from St Patrick’s Girls’ National School, Ringsend, and St. Joseph’s Co-ed Primary School, East Wall, to the Pumphouse for a Colouring Competition Award…
Mark Mansfield of Quantum Sails Ireland goes through the major changes that will affect IRC racing boats in 2024. This comes after the recent IRC Conference when many of these changes were voted through. The 2022 IRC conference decided on…
