Irish sailor Tom Dolan begins 615-mile Solitaire du Figaro race from Le Havre to Gijón, facing uncertain weather.
Irish sailor Tom Dolan is set to begin the first leg of the 55th Solitaire du Figaro, a 615-mile race from Le Havre to Gijón, Spain. Competitors face uncertain weather conditions due to a cold front and high-pressure ridge, potentially splitting the fleet in the Bay of Biscay. Dolan anticipates the race to truly unfold during the first leg, with the finish expected in Spain on Thursday afternoon after approximately four days at sea.
August 25, 2024
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