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AmericaOne Foundation has released a statement in response to US Sailing’s lawsuit alleging harmful practices, describing the accusations as “unfathomable”. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, three high-profile departures from US Sailing last year — Paul Cayard, Bill Ruh and Jose…
A Jeanneau 349 using RENEW, a North Panel Laminate (NPL) sailcloth for cruising boats from 25 to 45 ft. The new cloth was launched at the 2024 Dusseldorf Boat Show on Tuesday, January 23rd
A belated Happy New Year, everyone. We hope you are all safe and sound from Isha and survived recent storms, Isha and Jocelyn! I am bringing you some wonderful news from our North Sails product development teams. At the Dusseldorf…
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The governing body for sailing in the United States has filed a lawsuit against a competitor organisation for alleged harmful practices, as Marine Industry News reports. US Sailing’s official complaint claims accuses America One Racing of attempting to misleadingly represent…
The new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350, designed by Marc Lombard from MGM Boats
Sailors will be familiar with the Sun Odyssey range from Jeanneau. For over 30 years, these boats have populated marinas and have been widely enjoyed by families and club racers alike. What started with the Sun Odyssey 36 back in…
Click on the links below for details of each yacht from Leinster Yacht Brokers that is pictured clockwise above: J109, Dehler 34, First 31.7 and Sigma 33
Irish East Coast Yacht broker Leinster Boats has racing yachts on offer, of which there is a selection ready for the 2024 racing season. Click on these links below for details of each featured yacht: J109 Dehler 34 First 31.7 Sigma…
The late Irish Times western correspondent Michael Finlan
Tributes have been paid to the late Irish Times western correspondent Michael Finlan, who reported on the long-running rod license dispute and on many issues affecting communities on the western seaboard. Finlan, who died last month at the age of…
Donegal teenager Séan Boyle from Árainn Mhór has taken a step closer to following his dream to pursue a career at sea by passing his Bord Iaschaigh Mhara (BIM) Basic Safety Training course which will allow him to work on a boat or Ferry. Pictured with Séan at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada School as he proudly shows off his qualifications are his teacher, Florence Calais and Garvan Meehan, Principal of the National Fisheries College of Ireland in Greencastle, Co. Donegal
The Minister for the Marine has congratulated a Donegal teenager with Down Syndrome, described as having “sea blood running through his veins,” for following his dream to work in the marine sector. Sixteen-year-old Seán Boyle has passed his three-day Bord…
TG4's 'Tithe Cois Uisce' is presented by Síle Nic Chonaonaigh
“Views of the sea affect our soul”, and Irish people are drawn to coastal houses in spite of climate change factors, a new TG4 maritime television series finds. 'Tithe Cois Uisce' is an eight-part series that follows on from the…
This 2014 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 is offered at €229k
Dun Laoghaire Harbour yacht broker MGM Boats offers a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 at € 229,000 inc VAT. In 2014, a stunning Sun Odyssey 469 yacht was commissioned, featuring top-of-the-line specifications that are sure to impress any boating enthusiast.…
Definitely not Clew Bay. Northabout in brash ice in the Canadian Arctic
“Seal meat tastes strong and is best eaten, we found, with plenty of onions and curry”. You better believe it. For it comes from an even more reliable source than the proverbial horse’s mouth. It’s one of the many conclusions…
Click on the links below for details of each yacht from Leisnter Yacht Brokers that is pictured clockwise above: Beneteau Oceanis 35, Hallberg Rassy 342, Jeanneau Sun-Odyssey 36i-performance and Jeanneau-Sun Odyssey 349
Irish East Coast Yacht broker Leinster Boats offers many cruising yachts on its brokerage listing, of which here is a selection ready to sail away. Click on these links below for details of each yacht pictured above:  Hallberg-rassy-342 Jeanneau-sun-odyssey-36i-performance Jeanneau-sun-odyssey-349…
Winter Sale - Up to 70% Off
CH Marine’s end-of-season Winter Sale is now on! Save up to 70% on a huge selection of men’s, women’s and juniors’ quality clothing as well as shoes, bags and accessories from top brands. But hurry, as these great deals are…
January's Boot Dusseldorf will see the World Première of the Dufour 44
This month's boot Dusseldorf will be special for French Manufacturer Dufour, who will celebrate its 60th anniversary and the World Première of the Dufour 44. “The launch of the new Dufour 44 is very exciting and follows the very successful…
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RYANI is currently recruiting for two lead coach roles for the Development Academy and Team Racing as well as a Women On Water Ambassador. The lead coach of the Development Academy provides a supportive learning environment for junior sailors within…
An example of an offshore wind farm at Teeside on England’s North Sea coast
Ireland is well placed to seize the opportunities presented by a boon in offshore projects, according to the head of the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI). Speaking to The Journal ahead of the NMCI’s third annual Seafarers’ Conference next…
Dun Laoghaire's Royal St. George Yacht Club is seeking a  Sales and Events Co-ordinator
The Royal St. George Yacht Club is looking for a new Sales and Events coordinator to join a busy, vibrant team in the Club. The position is designed to support and expand the Club's social activities across a wide range…

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