Afloat News Archive
A Royal Ocean Racing Club error in the calculation of the overall trophy for the British IRC National championships on the Solent has led to a Howth Yacht Club entry having to hand back the trophy two days after it…
Team Russia have confirmed to Afloat that they will not be taking part in the BMW Round Ireland Yacht Race. The Russian boat was officially launched in England yesterday.
The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) is likely to announce its decision tomorrow following Saturday's appeal hearing in to the nomination for the Star class. The process has put Irish sailing in the dock and on this occasion, the fight…
As the start date for the Round Ireland draws near, much of the fleet is gathering in Dun Laoghaire to undergo final checks and preparation.
Police in Antrim are trying to locate a stolen 19ft Ernecraft with a 60HP engine, stolen from Antrim Boat Club last month.
Bray sailing club has adopted the late evening sailing format favoured by many clubs, with its first twilight sailing series deemed a success, despite light airs.
Howth sailor David Nixon has spoken with pride of his team on board Roy Dickson's 'Rosie', who took home the overall win at the British IRC Nationals, as well as a win in Class 2.
The Olympic Council of Ireland has yet to make any decision on which Star crew will be nominated for the slot at the Beijing Olympics, after the appeal was heard at the weekend.
The Irish Sailing Association has written to the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, asking that they reconsider plans to place overhead barriers at the top of three public slipways.
An announcement is likely today on whether or not Team Russia will send its new VO70 to the start of the Round Ireland race. The Team will officially christen its radical boat today.
Irish boats claimed the top spots in Class 1 and Class 2 at the UK IRC Nationals over the weekend, with a podium finish for Anthony O'Leary's Antix Eile in Class Zero.
One boat was added to the Round Ireland entry list today - hardly worth a mention, you might think. Bringing the total entry from 45 to 46 is no major milestone for the race, but it has huge importance for…
Green Team have put an end to months of speculation, announcing a large portion of their crew for the Volvo Ocean Race. Three of Ireland's top offshore sailors are on the panel in lynchpin roles, as watch leader, navigator and…
The tenth edition of Galway Bay Sailing Club's Round Aran race kicks off on Friday night, offering the last opportunity to break the record before a fleet of Volvo 70s descends on Galway next summer.
The big players in Ireland's IRC fleet are gathering in the Solent for the UK IRC Nationals, with tricolours proudly flown near the top of every fleet. Racing begins tomorrow, continuing through until Sunday.
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