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Finn Lynch leads Irish challenge as wind blows hard on the Bay of Palma

Finn Lynch leads Irish challenge as wind blows hard on the Bay of Palma

Unseasonably cold weather plays havoc with race organisation at Princess Sofia Trophy

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 18:49
Speed is the new essence as Princess Sofia regatta gets under way

Speed is the new essence as Princess Sofia regatta gets under way

Sailing: Equipment changes and foiling technology set to result in faster times

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Race win not enough to steer Dickson and Waddilove into final

Tokyo 2020: Race win not enough to steer Dickson and Waddilove into final

Sailing pair make superb comeback after two disqualifications

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 17:39
Saskia Tidey on cusp of Olympic medal but not for her native Ireland

Saskia Tidey on cusp of Olympic medal but not for her native Ireland

She joined Team GB to find ‘another girl who had the experience to sail with me’

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 18:11
Tokyo 2020: Disqualification will weigh heavily on Dickson and Waddilove

Tokyo 2020: Disqualification will weigh heavily on Dickson and Waddilove

Rules infraction sees Irish sailors drop to 13th in the overall standings

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 17:08
Tokyo 2020: Dickson and Waddilove take rough with the smooth to stay in top-10 hunt

Tokyo 2020: Dickson and Waddilove take rough with the smooth to stay in top-10 hunt

Irish duo can’t repeat Tuesday’s heroics but are in good form at Olympic sailing regatta

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 15:06
Tokyo 2020: Dickson and Waddilove enjoy dream start to win opening 49er race

Tokyo 2020: Dickson and Waddilove enjoy dream start to win opening 49er race

Duo keeping the pressure off themselves by treating Olympics like any other regatta

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 16:59
Tokyo 2020: Annalise Murphy’s medal hopes suffer big setback

Tokyo 2020: Annalise Murphy’s medal hopes suffer big setback

Rio silver medalist sits 32nd overall after four races of the women’s laser radial

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 12:36
Tokyo 2020 Day 3: Blow for Annalise Murphy’s medal hopes while McSharry reaches final

Tokyo 2020 Day 3: Blow for Annalise Murphy’s medal hopes while McSharry reaches final

Defeats in boxing, rugby sevens and women’s hockey but Nguyen wins in badminton

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 06:53
Snapshot enjoys dream start with Sovereign’s Cup success

Snapshot enjoys dream start with Sovereign’s Cup success

Mike and Richie Evans from Howth take victory in Kinsale

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 13:07
Outrajeous wins crucial race in Sovereign’s Cup despite injury on board

Outrajeous wins crucial race in Sovereign’s Cup despite injury on board

Richard Colwell dislocates shoulder during race as his crew sail on to win in Kinsale

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 22:50
Consistency sends Snapshot top of Division Two at Sovereigns Cup in Kinsale

Consistency sends Snapshot top of Division Two at Sovereigns Cup in Kinsale

Conor Phelan’s Jump Juice takes over lead in Coastal class from Freya

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 20:42
Bob Rendell’s Samatom to the fore at Sovereign’s Cup in Kinsale

Bob Rendell’s Samatom to the fore at Sovereign’s Cup in Kinsale

Slimmed-down event attracts some of the best racing crews

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 22:50
Royal Cork’s Nieulargo set to be crowned Dún Laoghaire to Dingle champion

Royal Cork’s Nieulargo set to be crowned Dún Laoghaire to Dingle champion

Formal results yet to be announced for 280-nautical miles contest

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 20:11
‘Line honours’ battle in Dun Laoghaire to Dingle boat race to be decided

‘Line honours’ battle in Dun Laoghaire to Dingle boat race to be decided

Conor Doyle’s Freya enjoying solitary lead on the approach to Fastnet Rock

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 20:04
Sailing: Algeo’s Juggerknot 11 sets early pace in Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race

Sailing: Algeo’s Juggerknot 11 sets early pace in Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race

‘D2D’ ends Ireland’s long drought of domestic competitions

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 20:58
O’Higgins a fitting winner of Sailor of the Year award

O’Higgins a fitting winner of Sailor of the Year award

String of victories included back to back Volvo Dun Laoghaire to Dingle wins

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 01:00
Sailing: Crisis forces cancellations and postponements of events

Sailing: Crisis forces cancellations and postponements of events

Elite athletes to return to the performance headquarters facility in Dun Laoghaire

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 01:00
Irish Sailing’s performance squad switches from Genoa to Mallorca

Irish Sailing’s performance squad switches from Genoa to Mallorca

Spread of coronavirus could affect Tokyo Olympics selection and preparation

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 23:40
Round Ireland race set to break records with 26 teams confirmed

Round Ireland race set to break records with 26 teams confirmed

Often considered ‘the lunatic fringe’, offshore racing is growing in strength

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 21:34
Shape of Ireland Sailing’s squad for Tokyo likely to come down to the wire

Shape of Ireland Sailing’s squad for Tokyo likely to come down to the wire

The vagaries of the nation selection process means several twists could yet see further Irish qualification

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 21:18
Women sailors experiencing gender discrimination – survey

Women sailors experiencing gender discrimination – survey

World Sailing Trust document shows shocking levels of harassment and assault

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 06:00
Sailing: Royal Cork tricentenary celebrations a highlight of 2020 calendar

Sailing: Royal Cork tricentenary celebrations a highlight of 2020 calendar

Trial series to decide who will represent Ireland in the Women’s Laser event at the Olympics

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 21:15
Sailing: Continuing rise in interest in offshore racing

Sailing: Continuing rise in interest in offshore racing

Irish Sea Offshore Racing Association programme growing season by season

Fri Dec 20 2019 - 20:00
Irish crews miss out on Olympic qualification in Auckland

Irish crews miss out on Olympic qualification in Auckland

New Zealand’s Peter Burling and Blair Tuke won their fifth world title on Sunday

Sun Dec 08 2019 - 13:35
New €50,000 sailing incentive scheme aims to get more under-25s on board

New €50,000 sailing incentive scheme aims to get more under-25s on board

Clubs taking part will get initial grant of €1,500 and funds for coaching and mentoring

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 06:00
Sailing: Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove stay in Olympic contention in Auckland

Sailing: Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove stay in Olympic contention in Auckland

World under-23 bronze medalists are now Ireland’s best chance for Tokyo 2020

Thu Dec 05 2019 - 10:58
Irish crews remain in strong position to make gold division in Auckland

Irish crews remain in strong position to make gold division in Auckland

Thursday’s races will decide the make-up of the leading group for Olympic qualifier

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 18:06
Dickson and Waddilove enjoy dream winning start in Auckland

Dickson and Waddilove enjoy dream winning start in Auckland

49er duo take opening race of World Championship on debut at top level

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 17:19
Sailing’s diversity holds great potential, and it is time to deliver

Sailing’s diversity holds great potential, and it is time to deliver

The five-year strategy for Irish sailing must be a single unifying vision that delivers meaningful opportunity and change at every level

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 18:47
Sailing: Wicklow Sailing Club net new sponsor for Round Ireland Race

Sailing: Wicklow Sailing Club net new sponsor for Round Ireland Race

SSE Renewables revealed as backers of popular 704 mile event

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 01:00
Rockabill VI powers ahead to scoop Boat of the Year award

Rockabill VI powers ahead to scoop Boat of the Year award

Sailing: Mix of inshore and offshore races give Paul O’Higgins and his team the edge

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 06:00
Sailing: O’Connor claims overall All-Ireland honours at Dún Laoghaire

Sailing: O’Connor claims overall All-Ireland honours at Dún Laoghaire

Format of the event again seems to favour small boat sailors

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 21:12
All-Ireland Sailing Championships get underway in Schull

All-Ireland Sailing Championships get underway in Schull

Strong winds forecast for junior championships this weekend

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 06:00
English crew take Flying Fifteen World Championships

English crew take Flying Fifteen World Championships

Graham Vials and Chris Turner claimed five first places in 11-race series

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 17:44
Dolan can get results in the Figaro 3 fleet but lack of funds forces him to cut corners

Dolan can get results in the Figaro 3 fleet but lack of funds forces him to cut corners

Mayo’s Joan Mulloy is convinced that 2020 will lead to better standings

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 21:00
Sailors up against testing conditions and larger fleet at World Championships

Sailors up against testing conditions and larger fleet at World Championships

David Gorman targets top-10 finish as he competes at world level for first time

Thu Aug 29 2019 - 22:00
Sailing: Women at the Helm regatta a welcome initiative

Sailing: Women at the Helm regatta a welcome initiative

Over 100 sailors expected to participate in inaugural event hosted by National Yacht Club

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 19:15
Sailing: Fogerty’s Raw among handful of Irish starters in Fastnet Race

Sailing: Fogerty’s Raw among handful of Irish starters in Fastnet Race

Massive fleet of 452 boats set to start on the 40th anniversary of the fatal 1979 race

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 01:09
Keller secures Ireland boat for Tokyo Olympics

Keller secures Ireland boat for Tokyo Olympics

Dublin’s Aoife Hopkins also finishes inside the qualification criteria

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 20:34
Aoife Hopkins scores her best result to stay in Olympic contention

Aoife Hopkins scores her best result to stay in Olympic contention

Irish sailors tested in brisk conditions at Laser Radial World Championship in Japan

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 19:15
Aisling Keller and Aoife Hopkins keep Ireland’s Tokyo hopes afloat

Aisling Keller and Aoife Hopkins keep Ireland’s Tokyo hopes afloat

Sailors face another tough day on Miho Bay, Japan in Laser Radial World Championship

Mon Jul 22 2019 - 21:07
Dun Laoghaire Regatta hailed as a spectacular success

Dun Laoghaire Regatta hailed as a spectacular success

But with Dublin Bay pretty much at capacity, what happens next in 2021?

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 07:00
Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta: Outrajeous edges into lead

Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta: Outrajeous edges into lead

Clear leaders and overall favourites emerge as race breezes towards halfway mark

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 20:02
Ireland miss out on latest chance to gain place for Tokyo Olympics

Ireland miss out on latest chance to gain place for Tokyo Olympics

Finn Lynch has another lacklustre day at Laser World Championship in Sakaiminato

Tue Jul 09 2019 - 21:06
Finn Lynch within reach of qualifying Ireland for Tokyo Olympics

Finn Lynch within reach of qualifying Ireland for Tokyo Olympics

Dublin’s Ewan McMahon is also racing in the Gold fleet, but has slipped to 51st place

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 18:21
Finn Lynch win sees Ireland inch closer to Tokyo 2020

Finn Lynch win sees Ireland inch closer to Tokyo 2020

Sailing: Irishman’s first place at Laser World Championship boosts qualification hopes

Sun Jul 07 2019 - 19:00
Whelan’s Eleuthera claims Sovereign’s Cup at Greystones

Whelan’s Eleuthera claims Sovereign’s Cup at Greystones

Portcullis Trophy lifted by John Gordon’s X-Rated from Mayo Sailing Club

Sun Jun 30 2019 - 19:34
Rockabill VI leading the ICRA’s Boat of the Year award at halfway stage

Rockabill VI leading the ICRA’s Boat of the Year award at halfway stage

Coming weeks will be busiest of the year for Irish Laser fleet with three significant events in quick succession

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 19:16
WOW factor to the fore as Sisk sees off local challengers in Kinsale

WOW factor to the fore as Sisk sees off local challengers in Kinsale

Full race programme take place on opening day of Sovereign’s Cup

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 21:07
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