Official account of the Round Ireland Yacht Race. Starting 20 June 2026 from Wicklow Sailing Club. #RIYR2026

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Congratulations to ISORA boat Jackknife, coming first in class and 3rd overall on IRC in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. Hope to see you at The Round Ireland Yacht Race in June! #riyr2026 #offshoreracing #sailing
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What a fantastic interview with RORC Commodore Deb Fish. We're so honoured & thrilled to hear that the Round Ireland is her favourite offshore race because as Deb said "it's just so tactical". #Offshoreracing #sailing open.spotify.com/episode/0rH…
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Fantastic to see Teasing Machine, Round Ireland title winners, taking Monohull Line Honours in Drheam Cup. Huge Congratulations🎉⛵
Round Ireland Winner Teasing Machine Takes Monohull Line Honours in Drheam Cup afloat.ie/sail/item/64025-ro…
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Our final photo of the day winner went to Team Black Magic who captured this amazing shot🌅 Thank you to all competitors who shared their experiences on social media. It made the 22nd edition of the #riyr2024 one of the best races on the planet💪👏 #photography #photooftheday
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Team EASYTIGER won the fourth photo of the day competition. A spectacular midnight sunset as they raced slowly somewhere off the Sligo coast. Wow what a shot⛵🌞👏💪 #riyr2024 #photography #photooftheday #sailing
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Our 3rd photo of the day winners came to us from Pwllheli Sailing Club's FINALLY. What an amazing shot!!⛵👏 #riyr2024 #photography #photooftheday #sailing
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Our second photo of the day winners were Team HISSY FIT who captured this fantastic shot of fellow cat Foxy beating in light airs.👏⛵ #riyr2024 #photography #photooftheday #sailing
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Team ELIXIR won the first photo of the day competition 👏⛵ #bringingbackgoodmemories #riyr2024 #offshoreracing #sailing
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The #riyr2024 ♥️⛵
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Congratulations to all the winners and competitors of the #riyr2024 🏆🍾🏁 It's fair to say that this has been a spectacular and challenging Round Ireland race. With all competitors safely home, we thank you all for making it so special. roundireland.ie/wp/index.php…
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Danzen Aan Zee skipper Gian Paola chats about the Round Ireland 😊💪 As the final competitor to cross the line, they battled to the very end. We were so delighted to welcome them back as true 'heros' of the Round Ireland. Congratulations to one and all🎉⛵
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After just over 9 days of perseverance & commitment to completing the Round Ireland, DANZEN AAN ZEE have crossed the finish line here in Wicklow. What an amazing achievement!! Congratulations 🎉⛵
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With just 22nm to go, today should see the last of the Round Ireland fleet across the line. DANSEN AAN ZEE are making their way down the Irish Sea and we can't wait to celebrate Gian Paola & crew as they finish this epic race. Keep it going 💪👏 You're nearly there 🏁💥
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And now we wait for the last boat to finish in the Round Ireland. DANSEN AAN ZEE have 115.4 nautical miles to go & we cheer them on in their efforts to complete the 704 nautical mile course. We look forward to welcoming them back after what has been a race with many challenges.
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Robert Marchant, skipper of FULMAR FEVER, talks about race conditions after finishing the #riyr2024 this morning.
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FULMAR FEVER have triumphantly crossed the finish line after completing the Round Ireland with pure dogged determination and nautical stamina. Congratulations to Robert Marchant & crew who have finished 1st in their class. FULMAR FEVER..... Embodying the spirit of the #riyr2024
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The Legends that are FULMAR FEVER have crossed the finish line at 9.09am here in Wicklow. After just under 8 days at sea Robert Marchant & crew have finished the Round Ireland first in their class. Huge congratulations 🎉
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A big shout out to FULMAR FEVER who are still out there fighting to get back to Wicklow. With the whole Round Ireland community cheering them on we look forward to welcoming them across the finish line. Keep it going FULMAR FEVER 💪🍀
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Take a look at the winning photos of the day competition. Some wonderful shots taken around the beautiful coast of Ireland.⛵😊 Well done photographers👏🎉
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A fantastic night in Wicklow Sailing Club to celebrate each and every competitor, including the 2 remaining boats still at sea. We look forward to welcoming them home in the coming days. mailchi.mp/3c5387475bc1/orga…
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