ISORA permits RORC-supplied YB trackers in 2026 races, easing logistics for crews and reducing volunteer workload.

CalMac’s new Turkish-built MV Isle of Islay, the first of twins, could be brought into service early as Arran's ferry crisis ...

EirGrid to begin offshore wind surveys on Ireland’s south coast in April, advancing plans to connect 900MW of power.

Ireland’s Tom Dolan returns to lead a changing international field at the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro. The County Meath ...

Waterways Ireland has introduced a mandatory requirement for boaters to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all navigation locks from 1 April 2026. The rule applies to all masters, crew and ...

Waterways Ireland to auction 26 impounded vessels in April, with public viewing at Shannon Harbour ahead of sale.

I don’t know if many Afloat readers follow the San Diego-based website called Sailing Anarchy. I have been following it for about 20 years, writes Dublin Round the World Sailor and artist, Pete Hogan ...

UCD win Gannon Cup for fifth year as Trinity take Corcoran Cup in Dublin City Colours Boat Races on the Liffey.

A third foreign frigate within four weeks has visited Dublin Port; the latest is from the Spanish Navy, following those from France last weekend and Germany in February ...

The J/109 Outrajeous (Johnny & Suzy Murphy, Howth YC) is now posted in the latest entry list for June 20th’s Round Ireland Race from Wicklow. This makes her the form boat for the Irish entrants, as ...

WIORA confirms Atlantic Cup 2026 with five-race series and host clubs spanning Ireland’s west coast sailing hubs.

Grand Banks Yachts is marking its 70th anniversary with a global programme of events and new model development. The milestone ...