The Volvo Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race starts from the National Yacht Club on Wednesday, 7th June at 2 pm, and this year, the 43-strong fleet will include two entries from the North of Ireland.
Fresh from his second place in IRC in the recent Scottish Series is Shaun Douglas’s Beneteau 40.7, Game Changer, who will make the trip from Belfast Lough to take part in this 270-mile 30th Anniversary event.
Also there, via the Isle of Man, is Michael Eames’ Sunfast 3200.
The current race record of just over 24 hours (24 hours 48 minutes) is currently held by the 94ft Southern Wind, Windfall.