Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Recreational and commercial vessels operating in the Irish Sea have been advised that a major Maritime Security Operation will take place from Tuesday, 30 June, until Thursday, 2 July. The operation, announced in a Department of Transport Marine Notice, will…
With just one week remaining before racing begins, Crosshaven is preparing to welcome more than 120 boats and thousands of sailors and visitors for Cork Week 2026. The biennial regatta, hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club from July 6…
Twenty-six Sea Cadets from across the UK will represent their country in this summer's Tall Ships Races aboard the sail training brig TS Royalist. With an average age of just 17, the crew will be among the youngest in the…
At a Dutch shipyard a newbuild was launched for Carisbrooke Shipping of Cowes, Isle of Wight. The Royal T Shipyards at their Harlingen yard is where the MV Heleen C, a 7,720 dwt general cargo vessel, took to the waters…
The countdown to the 25th Admiral's Cup has begun, with the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) opening entries for the 2027 edition from 1 July. The prestigious international team competition returns to Cowes in July 2027, marking 70 years since…
Nature-based solutions to coastal protection and restoration will be discussed at a workshop in University College Cork (UCC) on Tuesday June 30th. Leading researchers, practitioners, policymakers and international experts plan to explore the science and practice of coastal nature-based solutions…
The countdown is on to the 2026 European Championships for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes, with racing due to begin in Eckernförde, Germany, on July 7. The six-day championship follows closely on the heels of Kiel Week, where…
North Sails has launched its new NPL TOUR cruising sail service, aimed at sailors seeking durable, custom-built sails for coastal and offshore cruising. The company says the new offering combines advanced sail design with lightweight, durable materials to provide long-term…
Exhibition: Dublin Shipping Ltd - The 'Wavy Navy' at the National Maritime Museum of Ireland
29th June 2026 Ports & Shipping
A brand-new exhibition celebrating the former tanker operator Dublin Shipping Ltd with its ships, history, people, and stories behind its maritime heritage was officially launched at the weekend by Mr. Liam Lacey, Director of the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).…
The 2026 Musto ISORA Championship resumes this Friday with one of the series' classic fixtures as the fleet races from Dún Laoghaire to Cork in the 160-mile Kingstown to Queenstown (K2Q) Offshore Race. Race 13 of this year's championship starts…
Defending champion Pata Negra leads the 2026 MUSTO ISORA overall standings after the latest results update, which now includes the Round Ireland Race, Irish Coastal Series and Welsh Coastal 10-Hour Race scores. The provisional Sailwave results, updated on June 28,…
A windless final day brought the 44Cup Marstrand to an early conclusion, handing overall victory to Nico Poons' Team Charisma after three days of close racing in southern Sweden. With no gradient wind and no sea breeze developing, Principal Race…
Kilmore Quay RNLI launched on Sunday evening to assist two people aboard a yacht that was taking on water in Kilmore Quay Harbour. The volunteer crew were attending the annual Blessing of the Boats ceremony when the Irish Coast Guard…
One of Shetland's best-known historic fishing vessels has returned to Dublin Bay, with the restored Maggie Helen currently lying at anchor in Scotsman's Bay off Sandycove. The 42ft wooden Zulu drifter, built in 1904 by Hay & Co. Ltd. at…
A 15–20-knot southwesterly provided a fitting finale to Bangor Regatta 2026 as several championships went down to the final race on Belfast Lough. The four-day Royal Ulster Yacht Club regatta concluded on Sunday after a varied programme of windward-leeward and…
Stephen Penney successfully defended his Ruffian 23 National Championship title at Carrickfergus Sailing Club after four challenging races in widely contrasting conditions. A fleet of 16 boats contested the championship on June 26-27. Competitors included visitors from Mayo, Wicklow and…
Win Win has become only the second yacht to win the Superyacht Cup Palma three times after sealing overall honours at the 30th anniversary edition of the regatta in Mallorca. The 33-metre Baltic Yacht completed a perfect regatta with a…
MGM Boats has released a new promotional video showcasing three of its latest models during sea trials on Dublin Bay, with Dún Laoghaire Harbour and Marina providing a striking backdrop. The footage also features the new Axopar 29 XC Cross…
Swedish teams GeMera Racing and Team Charisma head into the final day of the 44Cup Marstrand tied at the top after another closely fought day's racing on Sweden's west coast. Three races were completed on Saturday in sunshine, flat water…
The 2026 Joanna Murphy & Sons Cork Harbour Combined League concluded on Friday evening (June 26th) with the final race of the three-race series sailed off Cobh before competitors gathered at The Last Drop for the prizegiving. Racing was held…
