Irish Sailing have partnered with Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI in a pre-season push to reduce incidents on coasts and waterways. If you’d like to do some more training or brush up on what you already know, Irish Sailing has over 100 training centres around the country offering courses in sailing and windsurfing as well as powerboating and other specialised instruction. Jack Hannon of Bray Sailing Club tells you more here.

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The yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) is a species of stingray in the family Urotrygonidae, found in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina to Trinidad. This bottom-dwelling species inhabits sandy, muddy, or seagrass bottoms in shallow inshore waters, commonly near coral reefs. Reaching no more than 36 cm (14 in) across, the yellow stingray has a round pectoral fin disc and a short tail with a well-developed caudal fin. It has a highly variable but distinctive dorsal color pattern consisting of either light-on-dark or dark-on-light reticulations forming spots and blotches, and can rapidly change the tonality of this coloration to improve its camouflage. Relatively sedentary during the day, the yellow stingray feeds on small invertebrates and bony fishes. When hunting it may undulate its disc to uncover buried prey, or lift the front of its disc to form a "cave" attractive to shelter-seeking organisms. This species is aplacental viviparous, meaning that the developing embryos are sustained initially by yolk and later by histotroph ("uterine milk"). Females bear two litters of up to seven young per year in seagrass, following a gestation period of 5–6 months. Though innocuous towards humans, the yellow stingray can inflict a painful injury with its venomous tail spine. This species is taken as bycatch by commercial fisheries and collected for the aquarium trade; it may also be negatively affected by habitat degradation. Nevertheless, it remains common and widespread, which has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to list it under Least Concern.

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The toy had a propeller (sort of like an outboard) and was powered by a wind up motor. Now it's got a sail and is powered by a wind ahoy breeze! :D

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Get a quick, but enhancing look and feel of what an Indonesia yacht charter experience on board The Maj Oceanic can be. New C&N exclusive central agency for charter, 47.00m (154' 2'') The Maj Oceanic is a full-custom Indonesian Phinisi yacht, launched in 2020. She has been handcrafted to embody the traditional Indonesian style, with a contemporary twist. With charter itineraries that will bring you up close to the world’s largest lizards, face-to-face with endangered marine life, or simply help distract your mind from the pace of modern life, The Maj Oceanic will deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Guest spaces include the impressive Gajah Mada lounge and dining room on the main deck, which features beautiful copper bas-reliefs depicting historic maritime scenes. There is a spacious sun deck with 360-degree views and an alfresco dining area for lazy lunches and late-night dinners. The interior décor is typically Indonesian and complemented by touches of modern luxury and design. Sleeping 12 guests in a clever and contemporary 7-cabin layout, she includes an impressive full-beam 120sq.m master suite whichdelivers 270-degree views. Another smaller-sized master cabin of 35sq.m is located aft of the main deck. The remaining guest cabins are located on the lower deck and comprise 4 double cabins. Fit-out to premium resort standards, each benefit from its own lounge area and en suite with jet shower. There is an additional smaller twin cabin forward lower deck for kids' use only (available at an additional cost). The Maj Oceanic is equipped with a great selection of water toys, including stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, fishing tackle, snorkeling sets, and full scuba diving equipment. When not exploring the crystal-clear waters, the team is on-hand to arrange beach picnics or mountain treks. For a more unusual way to pass an afternoon, take to the ship’s top deck with the golf clubs and biodegradable golf balls! The crew have extensive experience cruising in this region, and aboard a Phinisi yacht is the best way to experience the beauty of the Indonesian archipelago. The iconic design of these yachts remains authentic, and Phinisi boat building is recognised by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the oral and tangible heritage of humanity. Charter The Maj Oceanic with C&N: https://bit.ly/3mtEXcZ

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