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Ireland's sailing, boating & maritime magazine

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By Tom MacSweeney Verified
| AFLOAT Magazine (Ireland) Verified
The Rankin Dinghy 'Worlds' scheduled for this weekend in Cork Harbour have been postponed because forecast weather conditions were considered too severe for the fleet. Organisers said the decision followed discussions with the Officer of the Day. Although the forecast had improved slightly, conditions were still judged unsuitable given the mix of sailor experience, the number of boats entered and the traditional nature of the Rankin class.
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Ireland's sailing, boating & maritime magazine

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By Tom MacSweeney Verified
| AFLOAT Magazine (Ireland) Verified
Today is the 'Day of the Seafarer,' observed internationally each year on June 25, providing an opportunity to recognise the essential role of seafarers in global trade and the risks they bear in sustaining it. This year, the International Maritime Agency of the United Nations (IMO) is highlighting the challenges faced by mariners who navigate through regions affected by conflict and insecurity.
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Ireland's sailing, boating & maritime magazine

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By Tom MacSweeney Verified
| AFLOAT Magazine (Ireland) Verified
The Rankin class returns to the spotlight this weekend when its annual 'World Championships' are staged in Cork Harbour. Hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven, the two-day event will bring together one of Ireland's most distinctive traditional dinghy classes for five races across Saturday and Sunday. The revival of the iconic Cobh-built clinker dinghies continues to gather momentum. The fleet now numbers 35 boats, with further restoration projects underway.
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