2008 Round Ireland Yacht Race - Start postponed until 12 noon Sunday June 22nd.

 

Wicklow Harbour on the eve of the 2008 Round Ireland Yacht Race (Copyright 2008 Sailpix Ireland)

Forecasts of strong gale force nine winds today (Saturday, June 21st) caused the temporary postponement of the 2008 Round Ireland Yacht Race. The race, organised by Wicklow Sailing Club, is due to start at 12 noon on Sunday, June 22nd. No further delays are anticipated.
On the eve of what promises to be a record breaking event, the fleet waited out the bad weather at Dun Laoghaire and Wicklow harbours. Race favourite Mike Slade's Leopard 3 is hoping to set a new record time for the event.

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