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Sailing: Andrea Brewster and Saskia Tidey qualify for Rio Olympics

Sailing: Andrea Brewster and Saskia Tidey qualify for Rio Olympics

Withdrawal of Algerian entry opens the door for Irish sailors in 49erFX class

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 17:01
Finn Lynch’s Rio hopes may be hampered by fiscal restraints

Finn Lynch’s Rio hopes may be hampered by fiscal restraints

Co Carlow sailor puts down marker with impressive performance in Gran Canaria

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00
Howth yacht sees class honours on the horizon in 600-mile West Indies race

Howth yacht sees class honours on the horizon in 600-mile West Indies race

Online ‘sailing passport’ introduced to track training for young sailors

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 01:00
Algerian entry puts Irish 49erfx crew in must-win situation

Algerian entry puts Irish 49erfx crew in must-win situation

Andrea Brewster and Saskia Tidey must triumph in Europe to qualify for Rio Olympics

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 01:00
Sailing awards to mark memorable year for Ireland

Sailing awards to mark memorable year for Ireland

Irish Sailing Association has revealed over 40 nominees for four annual awards

Fri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00
Irish have wind in their sails as international victory beckons

Irish have wind in their sails as international victory beckons

Howth Yacht Club teenagers Douglas Elmes and Colin O’Sullivan in third in Malaysia

Fri Jan 01 2016 - 01:00
Irish sailors battling hard at Olympic trials in Rio

Irish sailors battling hard at Olympic trials in Rio

Howth teenager Aoife Hopkins has Radial qualifier Annalise Murphy in her sights

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 01:00
End of year awards for Royal Irish sailors

End of year awards for Royal Irish sailors

George Sisk’s Wow is boat of the year and Tim Goodbody leads a family clean sweep

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 01:00
Dún Laoghaire duo miss out on Olympic chance

Dún Laoghaire duo miss out on Olympic chance

Near miss with Canadian team robs Andrea Brewster and Saskia Tidey of berth in Rio

Sun Nov 22 2015 - 19:45
Dún Laoghaire duo vie for  Olympic place in Argentina

Dún Laoghaire duo vie for Olympic place in Argentina

Andrea Brewster and Saskia Tidey make gold fleet cut at 49erfx World Championships

Fri Nov 20 2015 - 01:00
Multihull class added to Round Ireland Yacht Race

Multihull class added to Round Ireland Yacht Race

Bumper turnout predicted for 700-mile biennial off-shore race

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 18:57
Aoife Hopkins to challenge Annalise Murphy for Rio Olympics spot

Aoife Hopkins to challenge Annalise Murphy for Rio Olympics spot

Howth youngster’s late declaration ensures an ISA trial series in Laser Radial category

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 01:00
High costs may prohibit Annalise Murphy’s competition

High costs may prohibit Annalise Murphy’s competition

Young contenders for Ireland’s Laser Radial Rio Olympic trail faced with €20,000 outlay

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 01:00
Thomas Dolan lies 18th  in Mini Transat îles de Guadeloupe fleet

Thomas Dolan lies 18th in Mini Transat îles de Guadeloupe fleet

Co Meath sailor makes bright start in transatlantic solo endeavour

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 01:00
Champion sailors aim for Flying start as national championships begin

Champion sailors aim for Flying start as national championships begin

Dún Laoghaire crew crowned SB20 National Champions at the Royal Irish Yacht Club

Fri Sept 11 2015 - 01:01
Big fleet expected at Taste of Greystones Regatta

Big fleet expected at Taste of Greystones Regatta

Bumper turnout to support Wicklow town’s fledgling cruiser fleet following recent success

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 01:00
First Irish win at GP14 UK National Championships for 50 years

First Irish win at GP14 UK National Championships for 50 years

Shane MacCarthy and Andy Thompson of Greystones SC clear winners at Brixham

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 21:06
Sailing: Rio’s ill wind threatens to undermine Annalise Murphy

Sailing: Rio’s ill wind threatens to undermine Annalise Murphy

Ireland Olympic medal hope prefers good stiff breeze but host city unlikely to oblige

Fri Jul 31 2015 - 09:44
Anthony O’Leary  faces stiff competition in  bid to reclaim title

Anthony O’Leary faces stiff competition in bid to reclaim title

Formidable task on the Solent for Royal Cork sailor as he defends British crown

Fri Jul 17 2015 - 01:00
Champion Biggs returning to Dun Laoghaire with new boat

Champion Biggs returning to Dun Laoghaire with new boat

New Checkmate XV1 hit a top speed of 18.3 knots downwind off the Isle of Wight,

Fri Jul 03 2015 - 01:00
Liam Shanahan not resting on laurels after D2D victory

Liam Shanahan not resting on laurels after D2D victory

National Yacht Club skipper has already declared for next year’s Round Ireland race

Fri Jun 19 2015 - 01:01
Rob McConnell’s Scottish win  shot in the arm for Irish cruisers

Rob McConnell’s Scottish win shot in the arm for Irish cruisers

Dun Laoghaire-to-Dingle race next on the agenda for successful Fools Gold

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 01:00
Sailing: Liam Shanahan looking to extend  offshore race lead

Sailing: Liam Shanahan looking to extend offshore race lead

Irish Sea Offshore Racing has bumper weekend with Ruth five points ahead

Fri May 22 2015 - 01:00
Irish competitors fare badly  at World Cup

Irish competitors fare badly at World Cup

Shifty winds hamper progress off the coast of France

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 01:00
Plans for new Dun Laoghaire berth spark opposition

Plans for new Dun Laoghaire berth spark opposition

Move to facilitate arrival of some of the world’s biggest liners draws sailors’ ire

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 01:00
Irish Sailing Association to reveal its new five-year plan

Irish Sailing Association to reveal its new five-year plan

Details to be presented to delegates at the agm in Portlaoise

Fri Mar 27 2015 - 01:00
New Laser classes introduced by DBSC

New Laser classes introduced by DBSC

Sigmas 33 classes to return to racing with Cruisers 2

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
Annalise Murphy may face trial for place in Aquece Rio Olympic dress rehearsal

Annalise Murphy may face trial for place in Aquece Rio Olympic dress rehearsal

Only one athlete per country can compete at August event

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s Annalise Murphy seventh overall at Miami Olympic classes regatta

Ireland’s Annalise Murphy seventh overall at Miami Olympic classes regatta

She finished second in Saturday’s medal race at first ISAF World Cup regatta of 2015

Sat Jan 31 2015 - 19:58
Annalise Murphy leads Irish hopes in Miami

Annalise Murphy leads Irish hopes in Miami

Helmswoman gets into position to qualify for Rio Olympic Games

Fri Jan 30 2015 - 01:00
Irish Sailing Association hope new tack will bring calmer waters

Irish Sailing Association hope new tack will bring calmer waters

Proposals see governing body taking fresh approach to better serve clubs and sailors

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 01:00
Barry Hurley delivers personal best in world famous Rolex Sydney-Hobart race

Barry Hurley delivers personal best in world famous Rolex Sydney-Hobart race

The Irish offshore sailor admitted to having ‘mixed feelings’ about the 11th-place result

Fri Jan 02 2015 - 01:01
Plenty of Irish interest as Sydney-Hobart Race begins

Plenty of Irish interest as Sydney-Hobart Race begins

Cobh’s Barry Hurley returns for third successive race as co-skipper on Breakthrough

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 01:00
Michael Boyd elected Commodore of Royal Ocean Racing Club

Michael Boyd elected Commodore of Royal Ocean Racing Club

Royal Irish Yacht Club sailor only the second Irish man appointed to the role in RORC’s 89-year history

Fri Dec 05 2014 - 01:00
Liam Shanahan wins top offshore prize

Liam Shanahan wins top offshore prize

DBSC Cup and Trophy winners and results for 2014

Fri Nov 21 2014 - 01:00
David Lovegrove hails first stage in ‘remodelling’ of ISA

David Lovegrove hails first stage in ‘remodelling’ of ISA

Association president promised reform on taking office six months ago

Fri Nov 07 2014 - 01:00
Irish crews miss out in Middle Sea Race

Irish crews miss out in Middle Sea Race

Turbulent conditions make for thrilling finish in Mediterranean

Fri Oct 24 2014 - 01:00
Innovative Autumn fixtures see Lasers racing on the Liffey

Innovative Autumn fixtures see Lasers racing on the Liffey

Charles Apthorp completes runaway victory in Flying Fifteens on Dublin Bay

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 01:00
Places for Rio could come down to ‘gut feeling’

Places for Rio could come down to ‘gut feeling’

Seleectors must have as primary guiding factor the maximisation of Irish medal performances in 2016 and subsequent games

Fri Sept 26 2014 - 01:00
Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern close in on Olympic qualification

Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern close in on Olympic qualification

Andrea Brewster and Saskia Tidey also keep hopes alive in Santander

Fri Sept 19 2014 - 01:00
Annalise Murphy secures Olympic place

Annalise Murphy secures Olympic place

Strong wind aids comeback for Rio hopeful at World Cup in Santander

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 01:00
Sailing World Championships: Need for focus to make Rio

Sailing World Championships: Need for focus to make Rio

Belfast 49er skiff sailors Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern get first taste of competition

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 09:16
Light winds continue to frustrate at Santander

Light winds continue to frustrate at Santander

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00
Annalise Murphy struggles in Santander

Annalise Murphy struggles in Santander

Royal Ulster’s Espey (30) on target for early qualification for Rio

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 01:00
Ambitious young Irish team out to emulate feats  of three years ago

Ambitious young Irish team out to emulate feats of three years ago

Rio 2016 Olympic qualification up for grabs but competition in Santander will be stiff

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 01:00
Harmony wins first two-handed race in capital

Harmony wins first two-handed race in capital

Ireland’s newest world sailing champion, Finn Lynch, competes on Belfast Lough this morning

Fri Aug 29 2014 - 01:00
Damian Foxall steers trimaran to world record

Damian Foxall steers trimaran to world record

Kerry sailor and Musandam-Oman Sail, a MOD70 Trimaran, break old mark by 16 minutes, 38 seconds

Fri Aug 15 2014 - 01:20
Annalise Murphy battles it out with six of the best in first official test event for Rio 2016

Annalise Murphy battles it out with six of the best in first official test event for Rio 2016

National Yacht Club sailor hopes to get a better understanding of venue for Olympics

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 17:48
Annalise Murphy’s    next tack for Olympic  2016 glory

Annalise Murphy’s next tack for Olympic 2016 glory

Dublin sailor set for the first test event of the 2016 Olympic regatta at Marina de Gloria

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 01:03
European Championships cut short due to fog

European Championships cut short due to fog

Final race cancelled on safety grounds due to thick fog

Sat Jul 19 2014 - 18:31
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