The start date for the 705nm biennial SSE Renewables Round Ireland Yacht Race has been announced.

The around the island race will start from Wicklow Sailing Club on 22 June 2024 leaving Ireland and its islands to starboard.

The SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race is the pinnacle of the ISORA (Irish Sea Offshore Racing Association) series and is the second longest race in the Royal Ocean Racing Club calendar while also alternating with the Rolex Fastnet Race. The race is also a calendar event of both France’s national offshore racing union (UNCL) and the Classe 40 series.

“With the support of SSE Renewables once more, our ambition has increased, and we hope to reach upwards of 70 entries for the 2024 race,” said Karen Kissane, Commodore of Wicklow Sailing Club. “With Kyran O’Grady, who has competed on several occasions himself, taking on the role of Race Director, we are in safe hands.”

The Notice of Race for the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Yacht Race 2024 will be published on 31 July 2023 and the competition will officially open for entries 8 January 2024.

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