The Fastnet race sees leading multihulls and monohulls navigate challenging conditions as they progress towards The Rock.

The rescue on Friday 26 July was also thanks to the quick thinking of the casualty’s friend ashore, who contacted the Irish ...

Brian Hall's Something Else takes first place in the DBSC race, with Lindsay Casey's Windjammer leading IRC Two division ...

The 51st Rolex Fastnet Race kicks off with a record 444 boats. Spectators enjoy the start from Cowes in overcast skies ...

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Jakub Ziemkiewicz, now 8th in the Mini Globe Race, says, "I've transformed from cruiser to racer" as he tackles the tough leg ...

Centenary of the Rolex Fastnet Race sparks debate on points system for the Admiral's Cup, focusing on race significance.

Tom Kneen’s JPK 1180 Sunrise IV has come to life in open water, and on Saturday evening 26 July was second in Admiral’s Cup ...

A Caledonian MacBrayne veteran ferry hasn't sailed from Ardrossan to the Isle of Arran since January last year after heading ...

Over 70 boats confirmed for the 2025 Calves Week Regatta in West Cork, running from 5th-8th August, featuring Dublin and Cork ...

A Kerry vessel owner was fined €1,500 for fishing without a licence, following 14 unlicensed commercial sales from 2022.

Decathlon recalls TRIBORD lifejackets due to safety risks; customers urged to return for refunds. Details inside.