Despite the relatively benign sailing conditions, 24 hours into the Volvo Round Ireland race and three boats have now retired from the 700-mile race.
As Afloat.ie reported earlier, the Cookson 50-footer Riff Raff experienced 'engine problems' (earlier described as gear failure) and has retired into Crosshaven.
It is reported by organisers the sole trimaran in the race, Trilogic, experienced 'big seas and 45-knot gusts' off the Kerry coastline and blew out a key sail.
French entry Classe 40 Sensation has also retired and is in Castletownbere in West Cork.
Racing for the 53 boats continues on the south and west coasts with live tracking here and regular Afloat.ie updates in this one handy link here.