Tom Dolan had what it takes to cope with the difficult and often flukey conditions of the first leg of the Figaro Solo 2026 from Pornichet across the Bay of Biscay to Vigo, finishing first with such a healthy margin in hand that after an equally challenging leg back to Brittany, he continued in the overall lead, and well-placed to be a strong force in a series which continues until the completion of the final leg to Le Havre in Normandy, finishing around this coming Thursday, June 4th.
Tom Dolan of National YC is “Sailor of the Month (International) for May
2nd June 2026
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