Ireland’s Seafra Guilfoyle and Johnny Durcan (Royal Cork Yacht Club) competing in the opening day of the 49er World Championship at Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.

This is the story of Tommy, a severely autistic teenager who finds a special connection through his interaction with the sea. In this video, Tommy can be seen starting out in an agitated state with many distracting sounds before springing to the water’s edge to go afloat. His carer Josh takes him paddle-boarding where the effect and happiness this brings can be clearly seen.

49er skiff racing at the 51st Trofeo Princesa Sofia for Olympic Sailing classes in the Bay of Palma, Mallorca.

Ominous dark clouds herald thundery showers at Irish Sailing Youth National Championships on Cork Harbour.