Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Over 78 Afloat.ie Sailors of the Month in 2024 demonstrate the strength and diversity of the sport of sailing in Ireland. Afloat's review of individual sailors, pairings and crews (below)…
Sailing in Ireland. Sailors, Yachting, Clubs, Regattas - Afloat.ie
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 ...
Ireland's sailing, boating & maritime magazine - Afloat.ie
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 ...
Ferries and Ferry News from Ireland - Afloat.ie
Ferry & Car Ferry News The ferry industry on the Irish Sea, is just like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers, charterers all contributing to providing a network of routes carried out by a variety of ships designed for different albeit similar purposes.. All this …
News Update - Afloat.ie
We regret to record the death of Michael McKee of Bangor, who faithfully adhered to the highest standards of seamanship in an extensive sailing career in which competent offshore sailing – whether cruising or racing – was his paramount interest.…
Clarity Needed on Marine Protected Areas Expansion in Ireland's …
1 day ago · The newly announced Programme for Government has sparked optimism among environmental advocates, particularly surrounding the expansion of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters. Fair Seas, a coalition comprising Ireland’s leading environmental NGOs, has welcomed the inclusion of MPAs but calls for clearer details on …
Afloat.ie Team
Round the world sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has been among the first to congratulate Charlie Dalin’s record victory in the 2024/5 Vendée Globe Race this morning. In a letter sent to the French overall winner, the President of the International ...
News on Irish Rowing, Angling, Waterskiing, Canoeing, Diving and …
Oct 28, 2012 · Environmental and technological advances, economic pressure and shifting market demands are the key challenges facing fishermen in the EU, a new study says. The study was commissioned by the European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and the Directorate-General ...
Resources - Afloat.ie
Welcome to the Afloat.ie sailing and marine resources section. From weather reports to book reviews, Editor's Blog and events calendar. You'll find plenty of in-depth information on what's happening in the world of sailing.
Ireland's Ocean Economy Surges to €6.5 Billion in 2023, Supports …
1 day ago · Marine Science Perhaps it is the work of the Irish research vessel RV Celtic Explorer out in the Atlantic Ocean that best highlights the essential nature of marine research, development and sustainable management, through which Ireland is developing a strong and well-deserved reputation as an emerging centre of excellence.From Wavebob Ocean energy technology to aquaculture to weather buoys and ...