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Councillor Derek Mitchell says Greystones Harbour will be open in early September. The news follows a meeting between developers, Sispar, and the Town Council. According to Mitchell, Sispar told a meeting of Town Councillors that they intend to open temporary…

With a week to go to the biggest regatta of the season, organisers of Volvo Dun Laoghaire regatta are still accepting entries in all 25 classes. There is now a likely total VDLR fleet size of 400 boats. The biggest…

HOWTH YACHT CLUB. TUE + SAT SERIES 2 (RACE) 28/06/2011 17 Footer SCRATCH: 1, Deilginis Deilginis Group; 2, Isobel B & C Turvey; 3, Aura I Malcolm; 17 Footer HCAP: 1, Deilginis Deilginis Group; 2, Isobel B & C Turvey;…

The cruiser racers might be shattered after a two week stint down South but the Fireballers are already back on the water after ten days in Sligo. While they were away they've been eclipsed on Dublin Bay by the Lasers.…

18 Lasers filing out of Dublin Bay Sailing Club's dinghy start line was an uplifting sight for dinghy fans tonight. Medium strength north west winds gave full hiking for all the dinghy classes racing a triangular course in Scotsmans Bay.…

Waterways Ireland is advising Shannon Navigation users that a vessel is presently sunk immediately downstream of the bridge at Shannonbridge and is a hazard to navigation. It is intended to lift this vessel using a pontoon and lifting equipment on…

Dublin Port Company has welcomed RMR Shipping's new increased frequency of its service to West Africa, from a monthly to fortnightly service starting next month, writes Jehan Ashmore. The direct service which began in 2009 using a single vessel from…

Three Irish crews will compete on the first day of Henley Royal Regatta on Wednesday. Trinity and Queen’s University go into the action in the Temple Cup for student eights at 3.05 and 3.35 respectively. Queen’s are a seeded crew…

An International Lifesaving Conference for European Lifesaving Federations from 22 countries throughout Europe was held in Dublin last weekend.  Many issues concerning water safety and rescue were discussed, with particular emphasis on standardisation within Europe with regard to beach safety,…

Let's Do It Global, the organisation behind the Galway finish of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2012 are announcing plans for the race Festival in Galway on Friday. The organisation's Chairman Mr. Enda O'Coineen will also announce a new business…

An Irish debutant in the Three Peaks Yacht Race is leading the fleet after four days of competition off the coast of Scotland. The Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race combines yachting and mountain running and cycling into…

What a month! The judges are making up their minds for June's Sailor of the Month Award to be made at the weekend. Who would they have in mind? We can think of Anthony O'Leary (ICRA and Sovereigns winner), Laura…

Schull Harbour Sailing Club has announced the programme for Calves Week 2011 and as well as full programme of coastal, offshore and overnight races, the top sailing event in West Cork has also announced Heineken Lager has come on board…

The countdown to the 41st ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships to be held in Zadar, Croatia is on with 358 sailors from 59 nations registered to compete from 7-16 July. Many former ISAF Youth Worlds medallists throughout the years have…

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has announced that 27 competitors from 13 nations have been approved to receive funding from the Athlete Participation Programme (APP). None of the Irish sailors bound for Croatia are named on the APP. Since 2002…

Within the past seven days volunteer crew from RNLI Bangor Lifeboat have launched twice to assist crews aboard two stricken vessels. On Wednesday 22nd June at 8.20pm Belfast Coastguard received information that an 18ft speedboat with 2 persons aboard had…