John Treanor’s new NMD43 Cristina has entered the 2026 Inishtearaght Skelligs Race.
The National Yacht Club/Royal Irish entry becomes the second Dun Laoghaire-based boat on the entry list.
The entry list now stands at 12 boats, organisers confirm.
Defending champion Chris Power-Smith will return aboard his J/122 Aurelia from Royal St George Yacht Club.
The biennial offshore race has been rebranded the Inishtearaght Skelligs Race for 2026.
The race will start at 19:30 on Friday, 29 May.
Depending on conditions, the fleet will sail either a 240-nautical-mile course around Inishtearaght Island or a shorter 190-mile route rounding the Great Skellig (Skellig Michael).
Kinsale Yacht Club's rear commodore Dave Cullinane says the route offers a demanding offshore challenge along the coast of West Cork and Kerry.
Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland is the race’s title sponsor for 2026.
Early entries include cruiser-racers such as Prime Suspect, White Tiger, Katanca, Jalapeno, Artful DodJer, Chancer, Meridian and Cinnamon Girl.
Kinsale Yacht Club officials say interest is strong and expect more entries, particularly from Round Ireland Race competitors.
