2011年1月25日 · The non-spinnaker Cruiser 2B class leads the entry count in the four non-spinnaker classes for July's Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta. Three local boats plus a Beneteau Oceanis 37 from Arklow Sailing Club comprise the four-boat fleet to date, including Colin O'Brien's Spirit, a Jeanneau…

How to sail, sailing clubs and sailing boats plus news on the wide range of sailing events on Irish waters forms the backbone of Afloat's sailing coverage.. We aim to encompass the widest range of activities undertaken on Irish lakes, rivers and coastal waters. This page describes those sailing activites in more detail and provides links and breakdowns of what you can expect from our sailing ...

11 小时之前 · Of the five merchant ships Afloat tracked last night in the Celtic Sea, each were bound for different ports throughout the Irish Sea, having all departed from three near mainland continental nations, writes Jehan Ashmore.. Upon closer monitoring, the five vessels comprised three general cargo ships, a ro-ro freight ferry, and a containership. What all these ships had in common was that they ...

2007年8月21日 · Afloat Ireland's boating Magazine! Afloat, in over 50 years of production, is a vibrant specialist magazine in print online which has continually adapted to the demands of its readership, with an industry insight which is quite simply unique.Edited by David O'Brien (50), a former European and World sailing champion and Olympic sailor from the 2000 Games, it is produced by a group of dedicated ...

2024年11月6日 · Sail Training Ireland has announced its 2025 Voyage Calendar, aiming to engage over 500 young people across thirty voyages on six ships. The initiative, which was unveiled today, builds upon the charity's successful history, having already provided self-development training voyages for over 4,000 participants since its inception.

Whether you're a boat enthusiast, historian, archaeologist, fisherman, or just taken by the natural beauty of Ireland's waterways, you will find something of interest in our Inland pages on Afloat.ie.. Inland Waterways. Ireland is lucky to have a wealth of river systems and canals crossing the country that, while once vital for transporting goods, are today equally as important for angling ...

2024年12月30日 · Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan has approved legislation that will govern the wild salmon and sea trout fisheries in 2025. This will come into effect from Wednesday 1 January. Minister Ryan said: “Seventy-eight rivers will be available for salmon and sea trout ...

2025年1月18日 · Dublin-based Irish Ferries, rivals of Stena Line on the route to Holyhead port, which on Thursday (16 Jan) finally reopened, incidentally took place at the quietest time of the year as ferries dry-dock for routine annual overhauls, writes Jehan Ashmore.. Afloat looks at the current fleet movements of Irish Ferries, which had required notable alterations to routine schedules arising from the ...

3 天之前 · Seals are an integral part of Dublin Bay’s marine biodiversity, frequently observed along the coast from Sandycove to Bull Island and even within the Dublin Port area.Despite large-scale marine construction works currently underway as part of the second phase of Dublin Port’s Masterplan 2040 (MP2), the local seal population remains healthy and thriving, as revealed by a comprehensive new ...

2 天之前 · The 2025 iQFOiL Games are set to begin in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, from January 29 to February 2. This marks an exciting start for the international windsurfing community as athletes prepare for the LA 2028 cycle.. Double Olympic bronze medallist Emma Wilson leads the British squad, returning after a break for recovery following Paris 2024.She'll compete alongside emerging talents such as ...