#roundireland – Sailing Logic has confirmed an entry of a Beneteau First 40 for the biennial Round Ireland Race in June. Building on the success of their Beneteau First 40 Lancelot II which won the RORC Caribbean 600 (IRC2) in Antigua in February, Sailing Logic are continuing to support the First 40 in the offshore racing scene.

The Round Ireland Race organised by the Wicklow Sailing Club is a biennial 700NM circumnavigation of Ireland, starting and finishing in Wicklow

Entries are expected to reach 40-45 yachts, with more international yachts expected after the partnership with the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire.

The race is run in association with the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), and carries a 1.5 points factor rating in the annual RORC Points championships.

As part of the Britannia Group which manages a fleet of Beneteau First 40's, Allie Smith (Operations Manager) comments "The Beneteau First 40 is a great choice for Sailing Logic; not only are they stylish and competitive yachts, they are exceptionally well laid out and comfortable below decks, especially important for our long offshore racing campaigns such as the Round Ireland Race. They also rate very well against other yachts of a similar size that we compete against giving our teams the best platform for achieving great results." The Farr designed First 40, now in its 3rd season is gaining a strong presence in the UK for both inshore and offshore race events.

Sailing Logic, the UK's premier offshore racing school, are offering individual race places for crews to compete in the Round Ireland Race, with full race training and 3 qualifying races included. 10 places are available, and the team will be led by a professional qualified Skipper and mate.

Sailing Logic based in Hamble, UK are the UK's leading race training school offering yacht racing courses and race events, as well as RYA training courses. Race places in the Round Ireland Race are available to individuals. Previous racing experience preferred, but not required.