AFLOAT Magazine (Ireland)

Afloat is a lively specialist magazine that has been in production for over 50 years, both in print and online. It has consistently evolved to meet the needs of its readers while providing unique insights into the industry. The magazine is edited by David O'Brien, who is not only a passionate watersports enthusiast but also a former European and World sailing champion and an Olympic sailor from the 2000 Games. Afloat has become a must-read for anyone interested in the growth of Irish watersports. It stands out as the only publication focused solely on this sector and does so with a truly independent perspective. Thanks to its connections with the twin governing bodies of the industry, the ISA and IMF, Afloat offers an insider's view, while still maintaining complete editorial independence. The magazine is presented in a glossy format with a strong emphasis on vibrant color photography, making it the only specialist publication in Ireland that combines such a wide array of commentary, information, and advice in such an appealing way.

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A Norwegian Classic Calls to Isle of Man with Cruise Visitors to Douglas

4 days ago | afloat.ie | Jehan Ashmore

The wonderful former Norwegian Hurtigruten classic coastal passenger/cargo vessel Nordstjernen called to the Isle of Man capital of Douglas this morning, writes Jehan Ashmore. Nordstjernen, built in 1956 as part of the Hurtigruten's coastal fleet, is a rare survivor of a vintage class of ships that is notably still operational at 69 years old.
"Urgent Action "on Coastal Flooding, Erosion and Extreme Wind Required Within Five Years - EPA Report

4 days ago | afloat.ie | Lorna Siggins

Ireland’s increased exposure to coastal flooding, coastal erosion and extreme wind requires urgent action within the next five years, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report says. The EPA’s National Climate Change Risk Assessment, published today (Wed, June 4th), provides government, business, communities and other stakeholders with “the best available evidence and analysis to inform climate adaptation and resilience in Ireland at a national level”, it says.
When Lasers Cost £466 - ILCA to Celebrate 50 Years of Laser Sailing in Ireland

5 days ago | afloat.ie | Betty Armstrong

Sailing on Saturday last weekend told of Centenaries and suggested that 100-year fatigue may have set in. But one anniversary will not pass without huge celebrations, and that is the Golden 50 years of ILCAs or Lasers, as old hands still call them, in Ireland The 50th Anniversary Irish Championship on 14th and 15th August at Ballyholme on Belfast Lough in Northern Ireland will not only have young blood among the entrants but also several who have never stopped sailing Lasers.
P.S. ‘Waverley’ - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion as Paddle Steamer Celebrates 50th Year Since Preservation

6 days ago | afloat.ie | Jehan Ashmore

The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer, P.S. Waverley, from Scotland, is set to delight passengers as it embarks on coastal cruises from (2 June) throughout southwest Wales and the Bristol Channel, writes Jehan Ashmore. The extensive timetable for visiting ports, piers, and islands in this region of the UK starts with the opening annual ‘Pembrokeshire Islands Explorer Cruise’ from Milford Haven.
Irish Flagged Bulk-Carriers Bring Back-to-Back Business to Swansea Dry Docks

1 week ago | afloat.ie | Jehan Ashmore

Two Arklow Shipping bulk carriers have called to Swansea Drydocks in South Wales, where, aptly, the tug VB Irishman attended, with the most recent cargo ship having arrived today, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Wood, which departed Belfast Harbour on Friday, arrived the next day to anchor off Port Talbot before this morning’s call through the Bristol Channel before reaching Swansea Bay.
Familiar Dublin Based Tug Departs its North Wall Quay Home for South Wales Dry-Docking

1 week ago | afloat.ie | Jehan Ashmore

In a rare departure from its homeport of Dublin Port, a tug that has not left port in years headed into the Irish Sea bound for South Wales on Friday, writes Jehan Ashmore. The tug Giano is the only firefighting and escort tug in Dublin Port, having improved the safety of the capital port to EU port standards since its introduction in July 2019; however, Afloat tracked it when underway to Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, so as to enable a scheduled dry-docking.
Investigation After One of Oldest Breeding White-Tailed Sea Eagles Found Dead in Clare

1 week ago | afloat.ie | Lorna Siggins

An investigation is underway following the discovery that one of Ireland’s oldest breeding white-tailed eagles, Caimin (Y) has died from poisoning. Caimin had been living at the Mountshannon nest site on Lough Derg for the past 17 years. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) says initial post-mortem results from the Regional Veterinary Laboratory indicate a possible death from poisoning.
French Survey Ship to Dublin Heads Upriver While Spanish Frigate Docks Downriver

1 week ago | afloat.ie | Jehan Ashmore

In addition to two tall ship callers at Dublin Port at the weekend were also the same number of naval visitors from France and its neighbour Spain, writes Jehan Ashmore. Of the French Navy, the Borda (A792) berthed at Sir John Rogerson's Quay, taking berth 8 and upriver of the UK tall ship Pelican of London at berth 9, as Afloat previously reported when in the 'Docklands' quarter.
Tallships Take to Dublin Berths West & East of the Toll-Lift Bridge

1 week ago | afloat.ie | Jehan Ashmore

With weekend visits from tall ships arriving at Dublin Port, taking berths on either side of the Tom Clarke (East-Link) toll-lift bridge, they made for an uplifting ambience in the capital, writes Jehan Ashmore. Berthed upriver of the bridge, Pelican of London, having spent a winter layover across the Irish Sea at Barrow-in-Furness, arrived in the capital on Friday.
Uncertain Future at NI Ports Over £200m Border Posts after EU-UK Deal

1 week ago | afloat.ie | Jehan Ashmore

Following the recent EU-UK deal, when it is eventually implemented, this will mean that almost £200m worth of recently built port infrastructure in Northern Ireland faces partial redundancy. Currently, food products and plants being shipped across the North Channel and the Irish Sea from Great Britain, when entering Northern Ireland ports, have to pass through government-operated border control posts (BCPs).