'Out of Office' Wins WIORA's Atlantic Cup Race 1

26th August 2025

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Out of Office sails to victory in Race 1 of WIORA's Atlantic Cup

Race one of the 2025 WIORA Atlantic Cup Offshore Series took place on Sunday, August 25th. The race was postponed from the previous day due to calm winds.

Four boats lined up at the start: Big Deal, Jimmy Bum, Out of Office, and Tommiray. A light southerly breeze enabled all boats to begin the race on a reach from Foynes Yacht Club.

Jackie Cronin's Jimmy Bum and Derek Dillon's Big Deal depart Foynes in race one of the 2025 WIORA Atlantic Cup Offshore Series

As the wind strengthened, Out of Office and Big Deal gained an advantage with code zeros. Jimmy Bum pursued closely, flying its spinnaker for as long as conditions allowed.

Utilising the ebb tide, the boats sped down the estuary, clocking speeds over 10 knots. The course then shifted to a fetch before transitioning into a beat to round Kerry Head and head south into the flat waters of Tralee Bay.

Race one of the 2025 WIORA Atlantic Cup Offshore Series winners. Back row: Harry McNamara, Peadar Kiernan, David Erswell. Middle: Kate O'Regan, Lucy Keane, Clodagh Finnegan, Ella Finnegan. Front: Joe Kiernan

Once in the bay, the wind increased to 25 knots. Out of Office secured the win, finishing ahead of Jimmy Bum on corrected time. Big Deal crossed the line two minutes later, followed by Tommiray in fourth place.

WIORA Commodore Ray McGibney's Sigma 38 Tommiray, helmed by Louise Barrett

Sailing into Tralee Bay in race one of the 2025 WIORA Atlantic Cup Offshore Series

Tommiray passes Mucklamore Rock in race one of the 2025 WIORA Atlantic Cup Offshore Series

Looking ahead, the next race is scheduled for Saturday at 8 am, starting from Fenit to Kilrush. Participants will stay overnight at Kilrush Marina for social activities.

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