Tom Dolan Moves into Figaro Top Ten in Race to Kinsale

3rd June 2019

Tom Dolan on his way to Kinsale in 10th place Credit: B. Gergaud

It looks like heading home to Ireland is all the motivation Tom Dolan requires as the County Meath solo sailor has moved up from mid fleet last night to 10th place in the 47-boat La Solitaire du Figaro race fleet this morning.

Dolan and County Mayo sailor Joan Mulloy (currently 39th) are the two Irish sailors competing in the 50th edition of the race that is expected into Kinsale this week, the first port of call in a month long race.

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