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Sailing: Records tumble in Volvo Dún Laoghaire to Dingle race

Sailing: Records tumble in Volvo Dún Laoghaire to Dingle race

Paul O’Higgins’ Rockabill VI from the Royal Irish Yacht Club claims overall success

Thu Jun 20 2019 - 22:34
Nice weather for Dux as Gore-Grimes sails to victory in Dún Laoghaire

Nice weather for Dux as Gore-Grimes sails to victory in Dún Laoghaire

Irish Cruiser Racing nationals see a testing mix of lightning, hail and wind on Dublin Bay

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 19:45
Rockabil VI edges into lead on day one of ICRA National Championships

Rockabil VI edges into lead on day one of ICRA National Championships

John Maybury’s Joker II topped Division One with emphatic back to back wins

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 21:25
Leading light of offshore sailing honoured in memorial service

Leading light of offshore sailing honoured in memorial service

Tom Power was stalwart of Admiral’s Cup and Fastnet race, and member of WOW crew

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 06:00
Pressure builds up for Tokyo as Laser crews converge in Portugal

Pressure builds up for Tokyo as Laser crews converge in Portugal

Irish crews seek to up their game at European Championships to qualify for Olympics

Thu May 23 2019 - 21:00
Sailing: Strong Irish skiff squad set to compete at Weymouth

Sailing: Strong Irish skiff squad set to compete at Weymouth

U23 49er world champions Dickson and Waddilove expected to feature

Thu May 09 2019 - 22:00
Finn Lynch well placed for Tokyo spot after three top-10 finishes

Finn Lynch well placed for Tokyo spot after three top-10 finishes

Carlow Laser class sailor in coaching mode for youth championships in Crosshaven

Fri Apr 26 2019 - 01:00
Dolan and Mulloy set sail on their second seasons in a Figaro

Dolan and Mulloy set sail on their second seasons in a Figaro

Irish pair take part in France’s Sardinha Cup ahead of busy sailing season

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 07:00
Finn Lynch battles rough seas to finish fourth at Palma regatta

Finn Lynch battles rough seas to finish fourth at Palma regatta

Lynch’s consistent form continues to mark his progress ahead of Olympics

Sun Apr 07 2019 - 15:08
Lynch through to medal race final at Palma regatta

Lynch through to medal race final at Palma regatta

Carlow sailor lying in seventh place overall following the 187-strong Laser class

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 20:15
Finn Lynch powers ahead as four Irish boats reach Gold fleet in Palma

Finn Lynch powers ahead as four Irish boats reach Gold fleet in Palma

Rio Olympian from Carlow slips to fourth overall at Princess Sofia regatta

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 06:00
Laser sailor Lynch a model of consistency in Palma regatta for Olympic classes

Laser sailor Lynch a model of consistency in Palma regatta for Olympic classes

Olympian Ryan Seaton, now paired with Seafra Guilfoyle, finishes 20th overall in 49er skiff class

Tue Apr 02 2019 - 17:46
New Dún Laoghaire HQ to bring Irish sailing to the next level

New Dún Laoghaire HQ to bring Irish sailing to the next level

Competition attention will turn to the annual Princess Regatta for Olympic classes

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 17:15
Rising star and respected veteran team up for Sardinha Cup bid

Rising star and respected veteran team up for Sardinha Cup bid

Offshore racer Tom Dolan and ocean sailor Damian Foxall to sail new class of boat

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 06:00
Cruiser racing in fine fettle as regattas gear up for extra demand

Cruiser racing in fine fettle as regattas gear up for extra demand

Sailmakers at the helm as strong fleet turnouts expected for Dingle and Fastnet races

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 06:00
Dickson and Waddilove joint-winners of Irish Sailor of the Year award

Dickson and Waddilove joint-winners of Irish Sailor of the Year award

Accolade a fitting recognition for the 49er skiff under-23 world champions

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 01:00
‘Bittersweet’ moment for Irish sailor as 73-year-old Breton wins Golden Globe race

‘Bittersweet’ moment for Irish sailor as 73-year-old Breton wins Golden Globe race

Jean-Luc Van den Heede finishes around-the-world race ahead of major storm

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 19:22
Irish Sailing announces selection criteria for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Irish Sailing announces selection criteria for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Ireland has yet to qualify in any of the four events included in the official ISA performance programme

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 21:52
Plenty to look forward to in new sailing season

Plenty to look forward to in new sailing season

Opportunities for Tokyo 2020 prospects to step up to the qualification plate

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 21:00
Notable performances make it difficult to choose ‘sailor of the year’

Notable performances make it difficult to choose ‘sailor of the year’

For Barry Byrne’s squad the Round Ireland was just a warm-up for the Beaufort Cup that followed two weeks later during Volvo Cork Week

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 18:53
Gloves off for good as Colm Barrington steps down from Olympics role

Gloves off for good as Colm Barrington steps down from Olympics role

Chairman of Irish Sailing’s Olympic Steering Group passing the baton to Patrick Coveney

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 06:00
Sailing: Mulloy still on course to realise her ultimate ambition

Sailing: Mulloy still on course to realise her ultimate ambition

First Irish woman to compete in Figaro circuit eyeing Vendee Globe Round the World Race in 2020

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 22:00
Checkmate XV named Boat of the Year at Irish conference

Checkmate XV named Boat of the Year at Irish conference

Boat skippered by Howth club’s David Cullen won Wave Regatta and cup in Belgium

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 21:12
Sailing: Cruiser Racing Association busy planning for a fresh start

Sailing: Cruiser Racing Association busy planning for a fresh start

Following a disappointing year, next week’s agm will propose a number of new measures

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 21:30
Sailing: Clock ticking down to Tokyo as Irish crews yet to qualify

Sailing: Clock ticking down to Tokyo as Irish crews yet to qualify

‘We had hoped to get one over the line – it would have been a great boost at this stage’

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 06:00
Atlee Kohl is overall winner of All-Ireland Junior Championship

Atlee Kohl is overall winner of All-Ireland Junior Championship

Waszp nominee Alana Coakley wins best female helm with crew Ellie Cunnaine

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 19:02
Irish cruiser racers look to leave a bad year in their wake

Irish cruiser racers look to leave a bad year in their wake

First of two All-Ireland Sailing Championships set for Dún Laoghaire this weekend

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 18:20
Sailing: Lyttle proving a Grand Masters at World Championships

Sailing: Lyttle proving a Grand Masters at World Championships

Irish Olympian still in the lead on penultimate day of the 301--strong event on Dublin Bay

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 22:10
Sailing: Irish duo claim victory in World U-23 title in 49er skiff class

Sailing: Irish duo claim victory in World U-23 title in 49er skiff class

Howth’s Robert Dickson and Skerries’ Seán Waddilove claim big success in Marsei

Sun Sept 02 2018 - 21:41
Mulloy breaks new ground by competing in Figaro Race

Mulloy breaks new ground by competing in Figaro Race

Mayo native becomes the first Irish woman to take part in the taxing single-handed event

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 01:00
Strong winds off west coast put possible ‘Joker 2’ win on hold

Strong winds off west coast put possible ‘Joker 2’ win on hold

Fleet is berthed in Galway Port’s inner harbour which is subject to the opening times for tidal dock gates

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 20:25
Sailing: Third top-ten finish of the week of little avail to Finn Lynch

Sailing: Third top-ten finish of the week of little avail to Finn Lynch

Irishman finishes 19th in Laser Gold fleet after cruel disqualification in race two of series

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 21:35
Aoife Hopkins claims victory in Laser Radial Gold fleet

Aoife Hopkins claims victory in Laser Radial Gold fleet

Ireland competitor franks splendid start by tacking right to lead 56-boat flotilla to finish

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 20:24
Disqualification for Lynch mars a day of rich promise

Disqualification for Lynch mars a day of rich promise

Rio Olympian had earlier claimed victory in a 58-strong fleet in first race in Laser class

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 20:54
Sailing: Frustrating day for Seaton and Guilfoyle in Denmark

Sailing: Frustrating day for Seaton and Guilfoyle in Denmark

Pair on the cusp of achieving a place in their 49er skiff class Gold fleet when race abandoned

Mon Aug 06 2018 - 22:16
Scale of the task for Irish contingent at World Championships quite daunting

Scale of the task for Irish contingent at World Championships quite daunting

Fourteen Irish sailors among the 1,212 boats in action at Aarhus, Denmark this weekend

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 20:59
Joker 2 has last laugh despite starting line fault

Joker 2 has last laugh despite starting line fault

Irish Defence Forces crew take Beaufort Cup on final day of Volvo Cork Week

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 20:19
Barry Byrne’s army set to retain Beaufort Cup on final day in Cork

Barry Byrne’s army set to retain Beaufort Cup on final day in Cork

Sailing: Defence Forces team deliver two podium results on ‘Joker 2’ on Thursday

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 21:21
Sailing: Johnny Swan prevails in Harbour Race at Cork Week

Sailing: Johnny Swan prevails in Harbour Race at Cork Week

Final two days of event feature six short races on inshore courses

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 20:18
Volvo Cork Week: ‘Joker 2’ nips into first as Simon Coveney falters

Volvo Cork Week: ‘Joker 2’ nips into first as Simon Coveney falters

Combined fleets will compete in today’s Harbour Race with massed start off Roche’s Point

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 04:20
Opening day of Cork Week sees 15 crews compete for Beaufort Cup series

Opening day of Cork Week sees 15 crews compete for Beaufort Cup series

Military and rescue service crews take part in 130 nautical mile Fastnet race

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 21:37
Niall Dowling and Baraka Gp set to lift Round Ireland Race trophy

Niall Dowling and Baraka Gp set to lift Round Ireland Race trophy

Chris Power-Smith of the Royal St George Yacht Club holds second overall

Thu Jul 05 2018 - 20:29
Niall Dowling’s Baraka Gp claims line honours win in Volvo Round Ireland Race

Niall Dowling’s Baraka Gp claims line honours win in Volvo Round Ireland Race

Skipper cautious about overall victory despite slackening winds

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 19:44
Small boats remain well-placed in Volvo Round Ireland Race

Small boats remain well-placed in Volvo Round Ireland Race

Niall Dowling’s Baraka Gp retains the overall lead on the water

Tue Jul 03 2018 - 20:40
Baraka Gp still out in front in Volvo Round Ireland Race

Baraka Gp still out in front in Volvo Round Ireland Race

Bulk of the fleet close to the leading bigger boats in spite of the rough conditions

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 20:20
Paul Wallace back making a splash in sailing

Paul Wallace back making a splash in sailing

Former Ireland rugby international will miss Australia match due to regatta

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 19:33
McGuckin hoping to be first Irish person to race solo and non-stop around world

McGuckin hoping to be first Irish person to race solo and non-stop around world

Irish sailor will begin nine-month odyssey on July 2nd from Les Sables d’Olonnes in France

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 19:05
GDPR creates challenges for sailing clubs – but a more pressing issue exists

GDPR creates challenges for sailing clubs – but a more pressing issue exists

Collapse of long-standing ‘social contracts’ are causing problems for boat owners

Thu May 24 2018 - 21:00
Sailing: Annalise Murphy moving on from her career in the Laser class

Sailing: Annalise Murphy moving on from her career in the Laser class

Ireland’s silver medallist begins training in the 49erFX skiff class once Volvo Ocean Race is over

Thu May 10 2018 - 20:30
Carlow’s Finn Lynch charts a steady course to Tokyo 2020

Carlow’s Finn Lynch charts a steady course to Tokyo 2020

Sailing: Strong performance at Hyères in France bodes well for National Yacht Club sailor

Thu Apr 26 2018 - 18:22
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