Dec 12, 2023 · Two Irish men are undertaking the world’s toughest row across the Atlantic in a 30-day, unassisted, non-stop row, known as the Atlantic Challenge, from the Canary Islands to Antigua starting Wednesday, 13 December 2023.. Sailor Mark Bolger from Sandymount in County Dublin and Amir Anwar Hameed from Bray are in the final stages of preparation before crossing the start line at 8 am at La ...

Nov 6, 2024 · 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.

It's not too much of an exaggeration to say that it has taken the characterful Volvo 70s twenty years to become a true overnight success. For sure, they made quite… The Castlehaven and Myross History Society in West Cork invites the public to a captivating talk on the WWII U-260 submarine wreck ...

Jan 31, 2025 · 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 ...

Jan 18, 2025 · 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 ...

Jan 18, 2025 · The Dun Laoghaire sailing scene is off to a busy start to 2025, with multiple fleets training and racing inside and outside the harbour at Ireland's biggest boating centre.. Saturday, January 18th was a case in point with the University team racing in Fireflies, Optimist dinghies and local sailing school boats utilising the relative shelter of the harbour's 250 acres while two ILCA groups and ...

Jan 30, 2025 · In the aftermath of the recent Storm Éowyn and ahead of the St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend, the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint appeal to remind people to keep water safety front of mind as the risks remain high.. Following damage caused by Storm Éowyn, coupled with the cold temperatures of the water, conditions in and around the water remain ...

4 days ago · Brittany Ferries and Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) Ireland have launched a whale and dolphin spotting app.. The exciting development marks a significant step in their 15-year commitment to marine conservation.. Building on this long-standing partnership, the app has been launched in Ireland as a response to increased wildlife sightings in recent years, reflecting a shared ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Storm Éowyn could “rival the ferocity of Storm Eunice and Storm Ciarán” and is “explosively developing,” a leading meteorologist has said.. Scientists in both Ireland and Britain have also said that while a powerful jet stream may be the primary cause, climate change is exacerbating its intensity.

Dec 11, 2024 · Scheduled ferry sailings that were to resume today have since been cancelled again by both operators of the Dublin-Holyhead route following last weekend’s Storm Darragh damage at the North Wales port, writes Jehan Ashmore.. The Irish Sea route is the core service between Ireland and the UK and such a major disruption continues to affect passengers and freight customers of Irish Ferries and ...