DMYC Hosts Pamela Lee Ahead Of Round Ireland Race

9th June 2026

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Class40 Calling – Offshore sailor Pamela Lee will visit Dún Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club on June 13 for a public talk ahead of the Round Ireland Race, with her Class40 yacht expected in the harbour

Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club (DMYC) will host an evening with offshore sailor Pamela Lee on Saturday, June 13, as part of a planned visit by her Class40 yacht to Dún Laoghaire Harbour.

The visit comes just days before the start of the 2026 Round Ireland Race, where the Class40 fleet is expected to feature prominently. Lee has played a role in promoting the class in Ireland and was among those involved in bringing Class40 entries to this year’s race.

The event begins at 5pm and will include a presentation, discussion and question-and-answer session, followed by an opportunity for attendees to meet Lee.

Organisers are also exploring berthing options that would allow visitors to view the yacht at close quarters. The Class40 is expected to be in Dún Laoghaire from Friday to Sunday, subject to final harbour arrangements.

Correspondence between organisers indicates that tidal considerations may affect berthing options at DMYC’s pontoon, with alternative locations in the harbour under consideration.

DMYC officials say club launches could be used to facilitate access to the yacht if required.

The event is expected to provide an insight into offshore racing, campaign preparation and the challenges of sailing a modern Class40 yacht.

Further details on visitor access and berthing arrangements will be confirmed closer to the event.

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About Pamela Lee, Irish Offshore Sailor

Ireland has produced some of the world’s most dedicated offshore sailors, and Pamela Lee of Greystones is one of them. She has made a name for herself in the sailing world, having worked as a mate on a charter Super-yacht for two and a half years. After coming ashore, she has been fully committed to her offshore sailing ambitions since 2019.

Lee has raced in various craft, including Figaro 3s, Class 40, Tp 52s, and multihulls, and has eight transatlantic crossings under her belt. In partnership with Kenny Rumball, Lee supported Rumball’s La Solitaire du Figaro sailing campaign to secure the Irish berth in the proposed Mixed Offshore Keelboat event for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

One of Lee’s stated main aims is to promote female empowerment in sport, and she set out to establish a double-handed Round Ireland speed record with Englishwoman Cat Hunt in the winter of 2020. This campaign gained much publicity, and Lee expressed pride in bringing sailing and offshore sailing, in particular, into the conversation for 2020.

To further her offshore sailing career, Lee moved to France, where she has recently secured a place to skipper a yacht in the Transat Jacques Vabre Challenge in October 2023. Lee’s passion and dedication to offshore sailing are inspiring, and her achievements are a testament to her hard work and perseverance.