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 Durward in Sheephaven in Donegal during her round Ireland cruise in 1961, with Mick Clarke and Colm MacLaverty on board. Although the Waverley hull design dates from 1902, Durward was built in 1948 with the Bermuda rig which was introduced to the class in 1935. She has now changed over to the original gunter rig, and is based with Ballyholme YC on Belfast Lough.
With May upon us, we’re into the season of Round Ireland record attempts in the smallest this or the widest that or the fastest other. So before anyone gets too excited, let’s put the record straight on “Small Boat Round…
New Round Ireland Record Confirmed By World Sailing Speed Record Council
#roundireland - The World Sailing Speed Record Council has ratified a new Round Ireland Outright World Record set by Sidney Gavignet (FRA) and a crew of 5 on the MOD70 trimaran Musandam-Oman Sail. They completed the 698nm route on May…