#offshore – Irish offshore duo Liam Coyne and Brian Flahive, veterans of the Round Ireland and Malta's Middle Sea Race will race in RORC's Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race in a month's time. In a 'real challenge' for the pairing, the race is expected to take over 15 days to complete, the first time organisers have allowed a double–handed class.
The ISORA pair who race from the National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire will compete in Coyne's Beneteau First 36.7 Lulabelle.
The marathon race will set off in a months time and, to date, the RORC's toughest offshore race of the year has attracted 20 yachts from 11 nations (China, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, USA, France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Oman, Russia, Germany and the UK) to participate in the non-stop race.
Known as the ultimate test of endurance, the 1802nm course, starting on Sunday 10th August from Cowes, takes competitors non-stop around the breathtaking coastline of Britain and Ireland including the most northerly point, the island and lighthouse of Muckle Flugga.
The motivation for the teams taking part may vary, but the ultimate aim is the same. To race well and to get round the course using the determination and tenacity this endurance race demands from competitors.