“Winning the Solitaire du Figaro is a dream come true!”

“I haven’t really got my head around what’s just happened yet. The Solitaire du Figaro is a race I’d hoped to win one day and today really is a dream come true! It’s completely crazy!” explained Tom, beaming from ear to ear as he arrived dockside early this morning after what was a very tough third and final leg.

“This victory is the reward for years of work and sacrifice, both for me and also for those around me."

"This time I had karma on my side!”

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Dear all,

Based on the weather forecast and current wind and sea conditions, tonight’s members race is POSTPONED to next Tuesday night, 10^th September.

Your entry is being carried forward to next Tuesday (unless you come back to me to let me know otherwise by phone or email) AND your eventual dining room bookings are also carried forward to next Tuesday (unless you advise John otherwise manager@nyc.ie )

Sorry for the inconvenience but this will hopefully provide sufficient notice to reschedule your crew! AND, if you couldn't make it for the 5th September but can on the 10th, ENTRIES ARE STILL OPEN!!

Please download the NOR and SIs here: NOR and SIs EoS Race 5th September

View Entry List: CLICK HERE

You will need the DBSC TUESDAYS WEST PIER STARTS which you can Download Here

Click Here to Enter the Race

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Crossing the finish line off Royan at 14:06:20 hrs yesterday afternoon, Tom (Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan) won the 515 nautical miles of Stage 2 of the 55th La Solitaire Figaro Paprec, which started from Gijón, NW Spain, on Sunday afternoon.

Tom took the lead early on Monday after moving north to best negotiate a cold front, which allowed him to be first into the best breeze. First to turn north at the Isla Sisarga Grande on Monday afternoon, the Irish solo sailor gained a five-minute time bonus for winning the Intermediate Sprint and has led the race all the way back across the Bay of Biscay to Royan, which lies at the entrance of the Gironde Estuary north of Bordeaux.

Read more here on Afloat.ie 

The National Yacht Club is delighted to host the ILCA National Championships 2024 from Friday 23rd August to Sunday 25th.

We would like to thank all our sponsors, especially Grant Thornton (https://www.grantthornton.ie/) and Gore & Grimes Solicitors (https://www.goregrimes.ie/) for their generous financial support as  well of course as our other supporters: Rooster, Viking Marine, The Bretzel Bakery and Covy. This event wouldn't be possible without them!

For the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Entry List, Link to the official event Whatsapp Group and loads more information, Please Click Here