It's been a helluva race with a record turnout – and a record dropout – since Wednesday evening's Dun Laoghaire to Dingle start. Now, after an epic 48 hours ago, the National Yacht Club organisers have relocated to the County Kerry finish line, ready to offficiate at what looks almost certain to be a line honours victory – at least – for Paul O'Higgins Rockabill VI.
Up to 20 boats from a starting fleet of 43 will follow, not least a tightly packed trio of J109s, currently just 15 miles behind Rockabill