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Boot Düsseldorf 2024: Irish Marine Trade Give Thumbs Up for Successful Boat Show for the European Boating and Water Sports Industry
29th January 2024 Boot Düsseldorf
The boating and water sports industry has given a positive verdict on the recently concluded boot Düsseldorf 2024 international boat show. Despite facing difficult conditions such as winter weather and strikes, the event still managed to attract 214,000 visitors from…
It promises to be another bumper year for the RS Racing Classes in Ireland with all classes confirming their event calendars for 2024. The Fevas will start off the season in Greystones Sailing Club on the East coast of Ireland,…
Dubliner Gerry Salmon, a yacht broker at MGM Boats in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Irish Marine Federation. The announcement was made at the national marine trade body board meeting held at Boot…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Launches New Recruitment Drive for 52 Seasonal Posts
24th January 2024 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched a new national recruitment drive to hire 52 temporary staff. IFI’s seasonal fisheries officers and seasonal fisheries assistants are to be deployed across 15 counties from April to September. Starting salaries of €29,053 per…
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…
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Introducing North Sails RENEW - a Sustainable Sailcloth for Cruising
24th January 2024 North Sails Ireland
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…
US Sailing Files Lawsuit Against Competitor Body for Alleged Reputational Damage
21st January 2024 News Update
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…
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MGM Boats Breaks New Ground with Jeanneau Sun Odyssey Lineup at Dusseldorf Boat Show
18th January 2024 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…
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J109, Dehler 34, First 31.7, Sigma 33: Racing Yacht Specials For Sale From Leinster Boats
16th January 2024 Leinster Boats
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…
Tributes to Journalist Michael Finlan for Ability to "Reflect the Character and Soul of the West of Ireland"
16th January 2024 News Update
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…
Achieving His Passion: Donegal Teenager is Congratulated by the Marine Minister
14th January 2024 BIM
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…
“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…
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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.…
“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…
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Beneteau Oceanis 35, Hallberg Rassy 342, Jeanneau Sun-Odyssey 36i-performance and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349: Cruising Yacht Specials For Sale From Leinster Boats
12th January 2024 Leinster Boats
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…
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…
