Wicklow RNLI volunteers rescue two people after a rowing boat capsized near Wicklow Harbour on Wednesday evening.

Nicolas Lunven wins La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2026, claiming a historic third title after a dramatic finale.

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The idea was promoted for decades by American engineer, designer, and innovator Norman Nixon. But after his death in 2012, ...

A new state-of-the-art pilot vessel for the Port of Milford Haven, South Wales, has reached a major milestone with the ...

Guillaume Pirouelle and Jules Ducelier aboard SOGESTRAN-SEAFRIGO have won the 17th CIC Normandy Channel Race after crossing ...

Class40 leaders battle through the English Channel as strong winds, high speeds and tactical racing shape the finale.

Ireland has committed to protecting 30% of its seas by 2030. However, less than 10% of Irish waters currently have protected ...

Ireland's top young Optimist sailors have been officially launched for the 2026 World and European Championships following a ...

Strategic Shortcut — A map of the Strait of Hormuz highlights the Musandam Peninsula in northern Oman, where economist Pablo ...

Irish skipper Tom Dolan retires from Solitaire du Figaro after grounding near Île de Sein while leading the fleet.

The Royal Ocean Racing Club ( RORC) and host club Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) share the lead after the opening day of ...