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He left ICRA members with the glowing impression that with the right personality, attitude and skills set, all offshore racing goals are possible

With Spring nearly upon us, many owners are planning for the season, sorting the bits needing to be sorted, winding up the crew, and planning the even...

The Irish Half Ton Cup and X302 Challenge will be sailed over three windward-leeward courses and a coastal race

The Evans brothers new 32-foot J/99 was launched last Friday

13th March 2021 George OBrien Kennedy FRINA, (1912-1998). Known to everyone as Brian, and renowned as a dreamer of dreams, he is seen here in his early days of pioneering the Shannon Hire-Boat industry in the 1960s You know how it is. Youre wondering if the slightly odd flavour of the evening cuppa is a hint of the imminence of the C-Monsters indicator of taste-loss. All this, too, just as its increasingly clear that your already-proposed personal date with the jab before the end of March now ...

New Sails lined up at the Quantum loft in Galway, awaiting delivery and sail trials Mark Mansfield from Quantum Sails Ireland announces that a new 10% Spring discount is now available on Quantum sails ordered up to the 15th of April. Also with the VAT rate scheduled to revert back to the original 23% on the 28th of Feb, Boat owners have an opportunity to purchase sails at the 21% VAT rate until that 28th Feb date. After that, unfortunately, unless the Government extends the VAT reduction, sails...

Howth Half Tonner Big Picture is for Sale 15th February 2021 The Big Picture is for sale at €55,000.  The MG HS30 MOD yacht has been stored indoors, well maintained, and as regular Afloat readers know has been raced locally in Howth and at regattas across Ireland. Skipper Michael Evans says he is selling due to the purchase of a larger yacht.  The yacht features a large sail inventory, including some with brand new sails.  Modifications of the Half Tonner include an extended keel to pro...

Quantum Fusion M6 & M8; Carbon Membrane Sails for Cruising Owners Who Also Like to Race 17th December 2020 Fusion M6 Mainsail for an X332 client on the floor in Quantum Galway loft Credit: Yannick Lemonnier A number of Irish owners have recently opted for the New Fusion M6 and M8 Membrane sails, built with Carbon. The first of these for an X332 has arrived at the Quantum Sails Galway loft. Another Main and Headsail is due in for a 42 footer for an owner who mainly races but occasionally cruis...