As previously reported by Afloat.ie, Irish entry Nagini took IRC overall honours in the 2026 Aramex Dubai to Muscat Race on February 4th. Final results released this week confirm the back-to-back win.
The Farr 30, owned by Lee Brown and skippered by Ronan Considine, topped the leaderboard on corrected time after 360 nautical miles of racing. It marks the second consecutive overall victory for Nagini, following Brown’s win in 2025 with co-skipper Tom Cracknell.
This year’s all-Irish crew featured Aodhan FitzGerald, Tom Murphy, Ruairc O'Tuairisg, and Louis Molloy. Only Considine is Dubai-based. “Nagini won last year's race, so there was pressure,” said O'Tuairisg. “We gave it our all and managed to win by just a few minutes – that’s all we can do!”
The turning point came during a night becalmed off the Omani coast. “Ruairc just kept the boat moving for four hours,” said Considine. “He was a demon on the helm.”
“It’s my first big offshore win, and the feeling is amazing,” he added. “Thanks to DP World for sponsoring us. It took the pressure off and let us focus on racing.”
Line honours went to Heaven Can Wait, a Beneteau First 53 led by Julien Monie. She was first into Muscat, followed by Khaleesi (Dragonfly 40C) and Notorious I (Beneteau First 44).
On corrected time, Sandpiper (Beneteau First 34.7) finished second overall, with Matrix (Seaquest RP36) third and winner of the double-handed title.
Multihull honours went to Khaleesi, ahead of Layla 22 (Dragonfly 32) and B Nirvana (Gunboat 48).
Race Director David Worrall praised the event’s expanding reach. “This year’s race really shows what makes it special – connecting the UAE and Oman, with international crews pushing across 360 miles.”
The 2026 edition was organised by the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, and Oman Maritime Sports Committee.
Full results here
