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1. Rumball & Lee Review 'Gruelling' Tour De Bretagne a La Voile & Prepare for Fastnet Race

   The Irish Offshore Sailing team RL Sailing, sponsored by Hanley Energy, recently completed the gruelling Tour De Bretagne a La Voile. The famous race was spread across several stages over nine days, with a combination of inshore and offshore racing…

   

2. Peter Coad’s Seamanlike Self-Reliance Displayed off Sherkin Island in Fastnet 500 Race

   Once upon a time, it was a tradition of offshore sailing - whether racing or cruising - that self-reliance in all circumstances was the golden thread running through your every venture at sea. You’ll note we say “ventures”. The traditional…

   

3. Mixed Offshore European & World Championships Set for 2021 Marina Militare Nastro Rosa

   World Sailing and the European Sailing Federation (EUROSAF) have confirmed that the 2021 Hempel Offshore World Championship and the EUROSAF Mixed Offshore European Championship will be held alongside the 2021 Marina Militare Nastro Rosa regatta in Italy. In addition to…

   

4. Big Boats Ready to Roll in IRC Zero of the RORC Fastnet Race

   IRC Zero represents the glamour end of the keelboat fleet in the Rolex Fastnet Race. It’s likely that we’ll see line honours go to one of the maxis in the class, perhaps George David’s 88ft defending line honour champion Rambler…

   

5. Offshore Sailing Duo Kenny Rumball & Pamela Lee Prepare for Tour de Bretagne à la Voile With New Sponsor

   RL Sailing, the shorthanded, offshore sailing team made up of joint skippers Kenneth Rumball and Pamela Lee have signed up a new sponsor for their next race in the 2021 competition calendar – the Tour de Bretagne à la Voile…