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The 32 men selected as official Rose Escorts for the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival have completed a demanding bootcamp weekend in County Kerry. Surfing sessions at Maharees, teamwork challenges and practical tests formed part of a packed programme…
Surfer, author and marine social scientist Dr Easkey Britton is the keynote speaker at an Irish Ocean Literacy Network (IOLN) community dialogue in Strandhill, Sligo, on June 12th. Entitled “Marine Identity: Atlantic horizons”, it is the second event under the…
The 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels has been officially launched, with organisers and public officials backing the major Olympic sailing event. Mallorca is set to become the global focal point for Olympic classes, with around 900 boats…
The Courtmacsherry RNLI all-weather lifeboat Val Adnams launched on Sunday afternoon (January 25th) following reports of surfers in difficulty off Inchydoney Beach. The callout was made at 1.30 pm on Sunday, 25 January, after three surfers sought assistance in rolling…
A surfer was airlifted to hospital on Sunday (11 January) after getting into difficulty off the Clare coast — the latest of several such incidents in the area in recent months. According to RTÉ News, the casualty was spotted lying…
Big Wave Surfers Take on Swell ‘Almost as Big as It Gets’ Off Mullaghmore Head
22nd December 2025 Surfing
Super-sized North Atlantic swells have been driving big waves at such hotspots Nazaré in Portugal — and Mullaghmore Head in Co Sligo, where Irish surfing star Conor Maguire was among those last week taking on walls of water “almost as…
Sea Otters Hijacking Surfboards in California Linked to Habitat Disturbance
23rd October 2025 Marine Wildlife
Sea otters have been recorded trying to hijack boards from surfers in California. As The New York Times reports, two incidents occurred recently at Steamer Lane, a popular surf spot off Santa Cruz, California. It says that similar incidents happened…
The RWE sponsored Mayo Mayhem once again lived up to its name with strong winds, big waves, and top-tier action on Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast. The event kept its three-star PWA/ WWT World Tour status, drawing Ireland’s best alongside riders…
The Mayo Mayhem Windsurfing event has been rescheduled to this weekend, 4th and 5th October. Originally slated for last weekend, this premier event is powered by RWE and is expected to draw windsurfers from across Ireland and beyond. The competition…
Documentary on Dark Side of Neoprene To be Shown At Salt Water Festival In Donegal
2nd September 2025 Surfing
Irish surfers and sea swimmers are being urged to view a new documentary on the dark side of neoprene, which is used in wetsuits. As The Irish Independent reports, The Big Sea, a multiple award-winning film, is due to be…
Documentary By Film-Maker And Surfer Alice Ward To be Screened At Fastnet Film Festival
6th April 2025 Maritime TV
"Salt", the new short documentary by film-maker and surfer Alice Ward, will be screened at the Fastnet Film Festival in Cork next month. Ward (29), who is based in Sligo, recently released the 12- minute film, which explores the role…
The European Championships of Waveski and Surf Kayak will debut in Ireland from September 5th to 9th, 2025. The event takes place in Easky, Co. Sligo, known for its impressive surf breaks. This championship is sanctioned by the World Waveski…
Award-Winning Exploration of the Role of Salt in Life of a Film-Maker To Premiere in Sligo
24th January 2025 Maritime TV
An autobiographical exploration of the role that salt has played in the life of a filmmaker, surfer and person with cystic fibrosis (CF) will premiere in Sligo next month. “Salt” is directed by Sligo-based Alice Ward, and it has won…
UK's Lucas Meldrum is Pro Fleet Winner of Mayo Mayhem, Ireland’s Biggest Windsurfing Competition
30th September 2024 Surfing
Mayo Mayhem, Ireland’s biggest windsurfing competition, took place over the weekend of 27-29 September at Cross Beach Belmullet and Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. This year’s Mayo Mayhem, sponsored by RWE, was ranked as a three-star event on the PWA / IWT…
Tributes to Late Irish Coast Guard Malin Station Officer Dara O'Malley-Daly
22nd September 2024 Coastguard
Tributes have been paid to former Irish Coast Guard station officer Dara O’Malley-Daly, who has died after a short illness at the age of 63. As The Sunday Independent reports, the Malin Head Coast Guard station officer in Donegal combined…
RWE Renewables will sponsor Ireland’s Biggest Annual Windsurfing event to sponsor Mayo Mayhem ’24 As Afloat reported earlier, the event's exact location, days and times will be announced on Wednesday, September 25th. RWE has announced that it is the main…
