Afloat Magazine

04/10/2025

Is Ireland's Atlantic Weather All Fronts and No Backs?

Racing set for National 18s Helmsman's Championship this weekend despite stormy conditions, with hopeful forecasts

03/10/2025

Storm Amy Continues To Lash Coasts - Man Dies of Injuries in Donegal

A man in his 40s has died in Letterkenny due to Storm Amy as severe winds and flooding impact Ireland. Authorities issue weather warnings.

03/10/2025

Tánaiste Simon Harris voices concerns over detained Irish citizens in Israel after Global Sumud Flotilla interception. Protests erupt across Europe.

03/10/2025

ICYMI: Storm Amy: Met Eireann Issue 'Status Red' Marine Warning as Heavy Rain and Winds to Sweep Ireland

Storm Amy, the first storm of the 2025/26 season, is set to impact Ireland on Friday, 3rd October. Heavy rain is expected to begin on Thursday, 2nd October, particularly affecting the north-west, west, and south-west regions.   The forecaster has issued a Status Red storm warning from Loop...

03/10/2025

ICYMI: Storm Amy: RNLI Issues Safety Warnings for Coast and Waterways

The RNLI urges caution along the coast and waterways as Storm Amy brings dangerous weather conditions this weekend.

03/10/2025

Waterways Ireland warns of hazardous conditions on the Shannon Navigation as Storm Amy causes rising water levels and flow rates.

03/10/2025

Vision Takes A Bow With Stena’s Final Ireland-France Route Sailings

After more than a decade of service, Stena Line’s only Ireland-mainland Europe route of Rosslare-Cherbourg finally came to an end with the last sailing inbound from France completed this week

03/10/2025

Marine Accident Investigators (Technical) in the Marine Accident Investigation Unit, Ireland

Apply now for Marine Accident Investigators at MAIU. Closing 6th Nov 2025

03/10/2025

Cork Week 2026 Dates Announced: 6th-10th July

The Royal Cork Yacht Club confirms Cork Week 2026 from 6th to 10th July, promising thrilling racing and camaraderie.

03/10/2025

Record 25 Boats To Compete in 2025 Cape 31 European Championship

The 2025 Cape 31 European Championship will see 25 boats from 13 nations compete in Palma from 16-19 October.

03/10/2025

ICYMI: Mayo Mayhem Windsurfing Event Rescheduled for 4th-5th October

Mayo Mayhem, Ireland’s top windsurfing event, now takes place on 4th and 5th October. Catch the action along the Wild Atlantic Way!

03/10/2025

ICYMI: Howth Yacht Club's Autumn League Sees Competitive Action

Howth Yacht Club hosts thrilling races in Autumn League. David Greene's White Pearl shines.