This weekend, the Irish Sea Offshore Racing Association Irish Sea Offshore Racing Association (ISORA) will be holding its 14th race from Holyhead in North Wales to Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland.
Up to 14 boats are expected to participate in the event, which is organised by the National Yacht Club, Holyhead Sailing Club, Quoile Yacht Club and ISORA. However, some absences are anticipated due to competitors participating in this week's Calves Week in West Cork.
Sailing Instructions for the latest in the Musto ISORA Offshore Series 2023 have been issued, with a start time of 19.30 hours on Friday, August 11th. It has been noted that a time limit will be applied to ensure that boats can enter Strangford Lough with the tide.
The entries for ISORA Race 14 from Holyhead in North Wales to Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland
Race 15 will begin at 06.30 on Sunday, August 13th, at the same finish line as Race 14. The finish may be a gate close to the M2 weather buoy in the mid-Irish Sea.
As Afloat reported earlier, this marks a new adventure for ISORA, who have spent the season so far competing in coastal and cross-channel fixtures between Dun Laoghaire and Pwllheli. The Northern Ireland-based weekend offers a fresh challenge for participants.
