Please select your home edition
Edition
Rooster 2025

First finishers reach Wicklow as SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race in end game

by Wicklow Sailing Club 25 Jun 2024 15:10 PDT 25 June 2024

After battling a range of weather conditions, the first boats in the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race reached the finishing-line at Wicklow today (Tuesday 25th June 2024) with both winning 'line honours' accolades.

Britain's Adam Davis on trimaran Paradox3 was first boat home and won the multihull 'line honours' while the same recognition was made to Eric de Turckheim on French entry Teasing Machine less than four hours later.

As this 705 nautical-mile race is decided on IRC corrected time for monohull boats, de Turckheim is the clubhouse leader with an apparently unassailable lead over the next potential rival, Pete Smyth's Searcher from the Royal Irish Yacht Club who is not expected to finish until Wednesday afternoon, depending on weather.

While Smyth and his crew were racing through the North Channel on Tuesday night, the bulk of the remaining fleet comprising 38 boats are all spread from Malin Head to the mouth of the River Shannon.

A large number of arrivals are expected to reach Wicklow throughout Thursday by which time the overall winner should be declared.

A total of seven entries have now withdrawn from the race, the majority due to timing concerns as the conditions have made for slow progress for many of the back-markers.

However, back-marker Robert Marchant on race regular Fulmar Fever is persevering and is currently leading the Cruiser division so has every incentive to continue this 'Kilimanjaro of Sailing' event that has become a bucket-list item for many sailors and adventurers.

For more information and the race tracker please visit roundireland.ie

Related Articles

Admiral's Cup Tim Jeffreys Tuesday Photo Gallery
Enjoy getting this close to the action with his shots! Another great gallery of Admiral's Cup photos from Tuesday's inshore racing has arrived in our inbox, this time from Tim Jefferys. Enjoy getting this close to the action with his shots! Posted today at 11:54 am
Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue set for Rolex Fastnet Race
Peter Burling joins Tom Laperche and Franck Cammas on record breaking Ultim Skippered by Tom Laperche, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue will line up this Saturday, July 26, for the Rolex Fastnet Race - a legendary event the team won in 2023, setting a new race record. Posted today at 10:28 am
Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Tuesday Photo Gallery
The photos are coming in thick and fast from the amazing racing in the Solent The photos are coming in thick and fast from the amazing racing in the Admiral's Cup. Paul Wyeth has sent us this great selection of shots. Posted today at 7:09 am
New Zealand: 18 footer innovators
Strong contributors to the 18ft Skiff's evolution over the years David McDiarmid's Honda Marine 18 footer team had just completed its three-in-a-row winning run at the 2020 JJ Giltinan World Championship on Sydney Harbour when the Covid pandemic hit and suspended the New Zealand 18ft skiff challenge until 2024. Posted today at 6:34 am
Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Tuesday Photo Gallery
We're always thankful to Ingrid Abery for sending in her superb photos at events We're always thankful to Ingrid Abery for sending in her superb photos at events and she continually seems to be in the right place at the right time. Posted today at 6:08 am
WASZP Games 2025 Day 2
A fresh 18 knot breeze served up champagne foiling conditions After tough conditions out in the bay on Day 1, Day 2 brought all fleets into the flatter waters of Portland Harbour, where a fresh 18 knot breeze served up champagne foiling conditions. Posted today at 4:57 am
Admirals Cup: Splits emerge on Day 2
The 30 boat fleet competing in the 2025 Admirals' Cup have begun to sort themselves into some order The 30 boat fleet competing in the 2025 Admirals' Cup have begun to sort themselves into a top group, which has begun a break away from the peleton. Posted today at 12:03 am
Tradition meets innovation
In the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust The 116th edition reminded competitors that no two "Mac Races" are ever the same, delivering the kind of dynamic challenge that has made it one of the world's most iconic offshore races and a fixture on every sailor's bucket list. Posted on 22 Jul
Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Starts
Full-throttle Inshore Warfare The opening inshore clash of the 2025 Admiral's Cup was a gritty, high-octane showdown packed with drama and razor-sharp tactics. Posted on 22 Jul
(More than) A Day at the Races
The UK is the place to be right now if you're a sailor The UK is the place to be right now if you're a sailor, and I don't think I've ever known a time when so many great events are happening concurrently. Posted on 22 Jul
Barton Marine Pipe GlandsZhik 2024 DecemberPredictWind - Routing 728x90 BOTTOM