Роколл – the Russians are coming!
28/10/2011
by Northern Gannet
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Lophelia.org is an information resource on the cold-water coral ecosystems of the deep ocean. They are looking for suggestions to name a research cruise looking at effects of ocean acidification on deep coral communities at Rockall bank. Check them out on … Continue reading
26/10/2011
by Northern Gannet
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Yes, ’tis true. A company called Maniera are selling a range of very nautical-looking wellies under the Rockall name. We’re trying to figure out how we can get our hands on some to see how they cope with life at … Continue reading
14/10/2011
by Northern Gannet
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We’ve been mentioned on the Afloat (Irish watersports magazine) website here. The piece refers to an announcement by Galway Bay Sailing Club. Thanks Afloat – we’re super-confused! Early followers of the Round Rockall Race will remember that Afloat were responsible for … Continue reading
08/09/2011
by Northern Gannet
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Visitors to the west of Ireland can often see the old “hookers” – traditional work boats – during races that are held throughout the Summer. These pics were taken near Srutháin in Connemara a couple of weeks ago. We were … Continue reading
13/07/2011
by Northern Gannet
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Our belated congratulations to Martin Breen and the crew of Lynx racing on their superb win in the 2001 Dun Laoghaire to Dingle race. Martin was deservedly named Afloat.ie / Irish Independent “Sailor of the Month” for June, you can … Continue reading
16/03/2011
by Northern Gannet
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But they’ll be back. Yay! Like, when we find the money to get some more. Drop us an email if you want to go on the list for the next batch.
17/02/2011
by Northern Gannet
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A company called Kilda Cruises have announced plans to run trips from Tarbert to Rockall on a 50′ Catamaran built by Safehaven Marine in Ireland. The boat is expected to launch in 2012. You can read the full story in … Continue reading
17/02/2011
by Northern Gannet
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Didn’t you? Well we didn’t. Our man Aodhán Fitzgerald has been working on the NOR and tootled off to Newfoundland recently in his official capacity with the Irish Marine Institute. Here’s one of his photos of the RV Celtic Explorer … Continue reading
20/01/2011
by Perry Winkle
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