The Irish Times

Cooney’s ‘Comanche’ conquers the waves in Sydney-Hobart race

Irish and Australian sailors share line and handicap honours following adjudication

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 19:00

‘Radical initiatives’ to strengthen appeal of Volvo Ocean Race

New foiling offshore design has been announced for 2020 edition of the race

Thu May 18 2017 - 19:07

Sailing: Funding and belief required to stem flow of talent from Ireland

Saskia Tidey’s decision to defect to Team GBR a result of a lack of forethought at home

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 20:00

Round Ireland sailing race attracts record entry

Fleet leaves Wicklow on Saturday at 1pm and first boats are expected to arrive back off Wickow Head by early Monday morning

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 01:00

Liam Shanahan wins overall 2015 Sailor of the Year

Skipper of J109 Ruth credits recognition of amateur sailors as he receives award

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 01:07

Entries for Sovereigns Cup exceeds 100-boat mark

Four-day event at Kinsale will see biggest turnout on south coast this year

Thu May 28 2015 - 23:00

UAE entry needs to keep going steady to win Volvo Ocean Race

Any mishap on the last oceanic leg could cost crews dearly as race enter last 4,000 miles

Fri May 15 2015 - 01:00

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing holding their own in Volvo Ocean Race

Team scored their second leg win of the race so far and maintained their pre-event goal of taking podium places in every leg

Mon Apr 06 2015 - 01:00

Damian Foxall looking forward to facing former team-mate in Volvo Ocean Race

Specialist veteran has joined Donfeng, rivals of Justin Slattery’s Abu Dhabi Racing

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 01:00

New Laser classes introduced by DBSC

Sigmas 33 classes to return to racing with Cruisers 2

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00

Damien Foxall set for fifth leg of Volvo Ocean Race

Irish sailor again teams up with Dongfeng crew in New Zealand

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00

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

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

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing takes first leg of Volvo Ocean Race

Irishman Justin Slattery part of seven-strong crew to triumph in Cape Town

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 16:34

Abu Dhabi team start as favourites for Volvo Ocean Race

Seven-strong fleet leaves Alicante today on first leg of 39,000-mile race

Sat Oct 11 2014 - 01:00

Volvo Ocean Race: how they line up

Magnificent seven set to do battle in bid to land podium places in prestigious event

Sat Oct 11 2014 - 01:00

Sevenstar event promises to be a daunting challenge

28 boats will undertake the Round Britain and Ireland race, starting at Cowes on Sunday

Fri Aug 08 2014 - 01:00