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Two large naval warships which were spotted off North Wales this week, have berthed at the Port of Liverpool (Afloat adds, this morning they departed into the Irish Sea). 

The Royal Canadian Navy's Royal Danish Navy's HDMS Absalon and HMCS Halifax arrived at the city's Cruise Liner Terminal on Thursday (yesterday).

Earlier this week, they were spotted off the coast of North Wales.

Officials then remained tight-lipped about why they were in the area, but it is understood that they are taking part in a major two-week exercise off Scotland later this month.

Joint Warrior takes place in the spring and autumn each year, reports the Liverpool Echo.

More on this naval flotilla from NorthWalesLive here. 

Published in News Update

Lambs Week Regatta on Galway Bay

With a theme of accessibility, Lambs Week was devised to celebrate the unique sailing grounds of the West of Ireland. 

It comprises five days of sailing around Galway Bay and the Aran Islands.

Big boats, small boats, fast boats and slow boats are all welcome.

The fleet, which totalled 46 for the first edition in 2021, takes in three beautiful harbours of Ros aMhil, Cil Ronain and Cloch naRon, each keen to offer a warm welcome to the competing sailors. 

Organisers Galway Bay Sailing Club match similarly rated boats to see who can get the best out of the conditions for a 'Sail in Company'.  A Pursuit Challenge around the islands for both competitive and non-competitive boats is also held.