Afloat Magazine

30/11/2025

ICYMI: Gaming Fears as UK Government Grants on Irish Sea Shipping Carve-Out to Emissions Trading Scheme

There are fears that Ireland could emerge as a back door for shipping companies to operate while avoiding new UK restrictions imposed on emissions.

30/11/2025

ICYMI: Fisherman Reunites With Lifeboat in New Museum Film

Scottish Maritime Museum debuts film showing survivor Dennis Avery reunited with the RNLI lifeboat that saved him in 1968.

30/11/2025

Skellig Michael Visitors Had Narrow Escape When Ferry Sank After Landing - MCIB Report

A group of 14 visitors escaped when the MV Sea Breeze III sank near Skellig Michael. Report highlights safety recommendations for vessel operators.

30/11/2025

Basking Shark Mass Gatherings Among Images Filmed for New TG4 Series on The Burren

Eoin Warner explores the Burren's unique wildlife in "Oileán Glas, Fásach Bán," airing on TG4.

30/11/2025

Classic boats gather for 2026 Dun Laoghaire Classics Regatta: https://afloat.ie/blogs/sailing-saturday-with-wm-nixon/item/69553-ireland-s-vintage-superstars-to-assemble-for-2026-dun-laoghaire-classics-regatta

30/11/2025

ICYMI: EU Study Backs Mutual Recognition of Boating Licences

EU study urges mutual recognition of boating licences to ease cross-border boating and support Europe’s nautical tourism sector.

30/11/2025

Rockwool Racing Leads after Tricky Day 1 at SailGP Abu Dhabi

Rockwool Racing tops the leaderboard after Day 1 of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix. Light winds, new wingsails and a raft of penalties shake up the Grand Final.

30/11/2025

ICYMI: Ireland's Vintage Superstars to Assemble for 2026 Dun Laoghaire Classics Regatta

29/11/2025

Irish LA 2028 Sailor Eve McMahon Leads ILCA 6 at Canarian Regatta

Ireland’s Eve McMahon holds a clear ILCA 6 lead as the Canarian Olympic Sailing Week heads into tomorrow’s medal race.

29/11/2025

Irish ILCA 7 Rivals in Top Five ahead of Sail Melbourne Final Race

Finn Lynch and Ewan McMahon are in medal contention as Sail Melbourne’s ILCA 7 regatta heads to its final race.

29/11/2025

ICYMI: Storm Jib Rule Tightened by World Sailing in Safety Move

New rule bans storm jibs with other forward sails; battens outlawed from Jan 2026.

29/11/2025

ICYMI: Marine Institute Highlights Work on Data Culture and Ocean-Climate Monitoring at EMFAF Webinar

The webinar featured talks highlighting the institute’s work across Marine Biodiversity, Marine Knowledge and Data Collection