AFLOAT Magazine (Ireland)

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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  • 1 week ago | afloat.ie | Tom MacSweeney

    Crosshaven celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Traditional Sail in Cork Harbour on Sunday (June 15th). Classic boats evoke a sense of nostalgia. They are admired for their timeless designs and the skilled craftsmanship that went into their creation, as well as for their elegant lines, which inspire appreciation for the designers and builders, and admiration for the owners who have maintained them, often at considerable expense.

  • 2 weeks ago | afloat.ie | Tom MacSweeney

    Kinsale Yacht Club located in Kinsale, County Cork lies just 120 nautical miles from Wales, 240 from North West France and only 500 from the Galician Coast of North Spain.

  • 2 weeks ago | afloat.ie | Jehan Ashmore

    Ferry operator Stena Line is investing £17 million at Birkenhead with developments at the 12 Quays Terminal on Merseyside. The development is to future-proof operations by increasing freight parking capacity and improving traffic flow. The 12 Quays Terminal in Birkenhead has become a key hub, as in February 2024, Stena Line launched a new Liverpool–Dublin freight-only service, which has resulted in a significant increase in freight traffic through the terminal.

  • 2 weeks ago | afloat.ie | Tom MacSweeney

    Kinsale Yacht Club is to appeal against Ministerial approval given to the proposed mussel farm in Kinsale Harbour. The club had already objected to the development in 2019 when it was first proposed. "KYC lodged an objection to this development in 2019 when it was first mooted, and we will again be objecting, this time in the form of an appeal to the decision made on May 16 and published on May 31," Club Commodore Anthony Scannell has told members.

  • 2 weeks ago | afloat.ie | Louay Habib

    The RORC 2025 UK IRC National Championship, part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club’s 250th Anniversary Regatta, will bring together over 50 IRC-rated boats for three days of competitive inshore racing in the Solent from June 13th-15th. With 21 of the 30 yachts entered in the 2025 Admiral’s Cup expected to compete, this year’s IRC Nationals has teams racing from all over the world, bristling with elite sailors from the Olympics, America’s Cup and round-the-world races.

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