Making Waves

Me and the sea

Making Waves Posted on 26/09/2012 by Lia Stokes
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PatrickO'Driscoll(Me&theSea)13_1.jpg Paddy O’Driscoll has the unique job of controlling Ireland’s only remotely operated vehicle used for deep-water expeditions. A love of the water as well as an interest in technology led Paddy into the field of marine electronics and communications. Now working with P&O Maritime Services, who are responsible for the technical management of Ireland’s national research vessels, he has the unique job of controlling the high tech vehicle the ROV Holland 1.
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  • Local lifeboats launch 24 times over summer

    Making Waves Posted on 26/09/2012 by Staff reporter
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    Galway RNLI lifeboats launched 24 times during the summer months, new figures from the charity have shown. This summer, the three RNLI lifeboat stations in Galway launched 24 times with Aran Islands lifeboat launching 12 times and Galway RNLI launching ten times.
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  • Sub-Aqua Club celebrates 50 years

    Making Waves Posted on 26/09/2012 by Staff reporter
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    In the year of its 50th anniversary, the NUIG/GMIT Sub-Aqua Club officially launched its new Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), Alice Perry, at a special ceremony in NUI Galway recently. Work began on raising funds to purchase a new offshore class RIB for the club in 2009, to allow greater access to some of the offshore dive sites that lie around Ireland.
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  • Me and the Sea

    Making Waves Posted on 19/09/2012 by Lia Stokes
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    Meandthesea-JoeSilke_1.jpg Joe Silke- Shellfish Safety Section Manager at The Marine Institute Growing up between the banks of the River Corrib and Galway Bay, it was inevitable that Joe Silke would end up working with water The marine biologist and section manager of shellfish safety at The Marine Institute started his career in the Department of Oceanography at NUI Galway and it was there he developed a passion for the field.
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  • Surf SUP

    Making Waves Posted on 19/09/2012 by Staff Reporter
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    Three Team Riders from Rusheen Bay Windsurfing School made the 46.5km journey from Kilronan Pier on Inis Mor to Blackrock in Salthill recently. A distance normally associated with a motorised or sailing craft, the team comprising of Daniel King, Maurice Owens and Danny Mulryan made the trip on Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs).
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  • On the Horizon

    Making Waves Posted on 19/09/2012 by Staff Reporter
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    Bow Waves Galway Sailing and Powerboat School – 091-560560   Dinghy Sailing                                                            Sat 22 Sept Start Sailing, Competent Crew, Day Skipper                  Sat 22 – Sun 23 Sept   info@bowwaves.
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  • Me and the Sea

    Making Waves Posted on 12/09/2012 by Lia Stokes
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    Chris1_1.JPG Chris Bryan - Open water swimmer Open water swimmer Chris Bryan has trained and competed around the world but says that winning the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West this summer was one of the most difficult races of his career to date Hailing from Shannon in Co.
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  • International Angling Show headed for Salthill

    Making Waves Posted on 12/09/2012 by Staff Reporter
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    The Irish Fly Fair and International Angling Show is making its way to the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill this November. The show, which will take place from 10am to 5pm on the 10 and 11 November, will feature a range of exhibitors from all parts of the angling world including over 60 of the world’s greatest fly tyers, who will display their unique skills and craft.
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  • Fine weather for Late Summer series

    Making Waves Posted on 12/09/2012 by Staff Reporter
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    The eighth race of the Late Summer series took place on Tuesday 4 September, with conditions good and accompanied by sunshine and a reasonable northeasterly breeze. In competition, there were seven Dart 16’s, an FX1 and a Hobie Tiger and three monohulls.
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  • Remembering the RNLI

    Making Waves Posted on 12/09/2012 by Staff Reporter
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    The RNLI is calling on the public to consider including a donation to the charity in their wills. Every gift is a lifesaver to the RNLI, with six out of its ten launches made possible through gifts left by the deceased.
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  • Me and the Sea

    Making Waves Posted on 05/09/2012 by Lia Stokes
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    MeandtheSea-AnnaLynch_1.jpg Anna Lynch, 29 Sports marketing professional/Sponsorship Manager for Team Sanya Sports marketing professional Anna Lynch landed her dream job this year as the sponsorship manager for Team Sanya in the 2011/20122 Volvo Ocean Race.
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  • Gripping finale to Purcell Marine Late Summer Series

    Making Waves Posted on 05/09/2012 by Staff Reporter
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    High winds brought a gripping finale to the fourth and final race of the Purcell Marine Late Summer Series. With a number of boats in contention to win the series, everything was at stake for a place on the podium.
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  • Rusheen Bay to be eCar ambassador

    Making Waves Posted on 05/09/2012 by Lia Stokes
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    Rusheen Bay Windsurfing has been chosen from over 12,000 entries to become an ESB eCar ambassador. The water-sports school beat off serious competition in the ESB's ‘The Great Electric Drive’ competition.
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  • Me and the sea

    Making Waves Posted on 29/08/2012 by Lia Stokes
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    217160101502277513356306477618_1.jpeg Recently qualified doctor and pro-am windsurfer Katie McAnena was bitten by the windsurfing bug at a young age Ever since her grandmother taught her to swim on a strand in Quilty, Co. Clare as a three year old, Katie has spent much of her free time in the water.
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  • 10k for Clifden Lifeboat

    Making Waves Posted on 29/08/2012 by Staff reporter
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    The Clifden Lifeboat 10k will be taking place on Sunday 9 September at 2pm in Clifden. The annual race, which is now in its fifth year, has become popular for seasoned runners, beginners and walkers alike, with many participants returning every year.
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