Irish Solo Sailor Tom Dolan Lying Fourth in La Solitaire du Figaro Race to Kinsale

28th August 2023

Tom Dolan, who is representing Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan, had a strong and safe start to the first stage of the 610-mile race off Ouistreham

Irish sailor Tom Dolan is currently in fourth place on the second day of the 54th La Solitaire du Figaro race, which is taking place in France.

Dolan, who is representing Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan, had a strong and safe start to the first stage of the 610-mile race off Ouistreham on Sunday afternoon.

A good first night for Tom Dolan sees him in fourth place

He is not typically known for his performance in the short, opening round the buoys courses, but he surprised his competitors with his early success. Dolan is now heading across the Channel towards Nab Tower, the Isle of Wight, and the Needles Fairway buoy, before making his way to his native Ireland.

According to Dolan and his fellow competitors, the journey is expected to be filled with surprises and challenges.

The race began on Monday, and the leaders are expected to reach Kinsale, County Cork, early on Thursday morning.

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