Donall Ryan's Sunfast 3600 Fujitsu British Soldier has retired from the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Yacht Race this afternoon, according to Wicklow Sailing Club organisers.
The yacht retired due to 'gear problems' just 30 hours into the race and while on the south coast of the 700-mile course. The wind was strong, with 25-knot northerlies.
The yacht tracker currently does not list the yacht as retired and the yacht is heading east past Kinsale.
Update 2000: Tracker shows Fujitsu British Soldier in Crosshaven at Cork Harbour.
The fleet tracker is below