Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
A fleet of Royal Cork Yacht Club dinghies returned to one of Cork Harbour's lesser-known traditions on Saturday when sailors raced from Coolmore on the Owenabue River back to Crosshaven. The annual event takes competitors upriver on a rising tide…
Water users are being urged to follow strict biosecurity measures after a crayfish plague outbreak was confirmed in the River Camac in west Dublin. Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O'Sullivan issued the appeal following reports from the Marine…
An estimated fleet of more than 160 boats took part in the National Yacht Club Regatta in Dun Laoghaire, with strong turnouts across cruiser, keelboat and dinghy classes in ideal summer sailing conditions. Steady westerly winds of 10 to 15…
Ballinacurra Cup 2026 Draws 25-Boat Fleet to Historic Cork Harbour Race
13th June 2026 Cove Sailing Club
Tommy Dwyer's Rankin dinghy emerged as the overall winner of Cove Sailing Club's Ballinacurra Cup on Saturday, leading a fleet of 25 boats in one of Cork Harbour's most distinctive handicap races. The annual "All-In" contest sent competitors from Cobh…
Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels on and users of the Grand Canal that temporary scaffolding works will be in place at Henry Bridge in Ardclough, Co Kildare, between Lock 13 and Lock 14, from Tuesday 16 June to Friday…
The Royal Cork Yacht Club's annual Round Spike Race once again delivered a demanding test of harbour sailing on Saturday, with 17 boats competing across spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions in Cork Harbour. The race, one of the club's most distinctive…
Marine Notice: Subsea Rock Installation for Celtic Interconnector Project
13th June 2026 Undersea Cables
The Department of Transport has been advised that Boskalis will perform subsea rock installation for cable protection on behalf of Nexans for CIDAC as part of the Celtic Interconnector Project. The operations will be located along the planned route of…
Beneteau’s Gran Turismo 50 made her international in-water debut during the 2026 edition of the Salone Nautico Venezia from 27-31 May at the historic Arsenale di Venezia. Venice offered a unique backdrop for this first public appearance afloat, setting up…
Lough Derg RNLI was called on Friday evening (12 June) to assist four people on a 35ft motor cruiser with engine failure at anchor close to Terryglass Harbour. At 6.25pm, the inshore lifeboat Jean Spier launched with volunteer helm Owen…
The Johanna Murphy-sponsored Royal Cork Yacht Club and Cove Sailing Club Combined Friday League opened in Cork Harbour on Friday night after the previous week’s racing was cancelled by weather. The first race of the 2026 series attracted fleets across Echo, IRC…
The first boats have begun arriving in Crosshaven ahead of this weekend's Crosshaven Traditional Sail Festival, with favourable weather forecasts adding to expectations of a busy and colourful gathering in Cork Harbour. Classic sailing craft were berthed along Hugh Coveney…
A five-bedroom waterfront residence with direct access to Kenmare Bay has come to the market, offering a rare combination of privacy, boating facilities and coastal views in one of Kerry's most sought-after locations. The property is located on a quiet…
The European Boating Industry (EBI) has expanded its membership and outlined future priorities at its 2026 General Assembly in Istanbul, Turkey. Hosted by the Yacht and Boat Industry Association of Turkey (YATED), the meeting brought together representatives from across Europe's…
Ireland’s Women Sailors Setting the Summertime Pace In Dublin Bay
13th June 2026 Royal Irish Yacht Club
The Royal Irish Yacht Club is building up to the beginning of its many and varied 195th Anniversary events in a week’s time, celebrating life afloat and ashore with Winifred Kelliher as the club’s first woman Commodore. Further along the…
With just over a week to go until the start of the 2026 Round Ireland Race, Wicklow Harbour is preparing to welcome one of the largest offshore racing fleets seen in recent years. More than 60 Irish and international entries…
Sailors everywhere, are mourning the passing of the truly inspirational Charlie Dalin, 2025 Rolex World Sailor of the Year, Vendée Globe record breaker and two-time IMOCA Globe Series winner. Dalin, who was 42, captured the imagination of the sporting world…
The 2027 RS Feva and RS Tera World Championships will be held on Italy's Lake Garda, with Circolo Vela Arco confirmed as host for the back-to-back youth sailing events. The championships will take place from 21 to 31 July 2027…
A new exhibition exploring the history of shipwrecks along the Dublin coastline will open at Dublin Port this month. Historic Shipwrecks of the Dublin Coast is a joint initiative by Dublin Port Heritage and Special Projects and the National Monuments…
A well-known Cork Harbour and Kinsale racer has come onto the market with an asking price of €5,950. Bandit, a Modified Bolero Quarter Tonner designed by David Thomas and built by Nick Stratton Yachts Ltd, is currently for sale through…
The 2026 GP14 Ulster Championship was decided on countback after a dramatic weekend of racing at County Antrim Yacht Club in Whitehead. Twenty-five boats travelled to the Co Antrim venue for the two-day championship, which delivered challenging conditions both ashore…
