Tom Dolan begins the defence of his historic Solitaire du Figaro title today, with the Solo Offshore sailing race starting at 12 Irish time in Le Havre. Due to strong winds race organisers have changed the course. Instead of heading out to round Ireland’s Fastnet Rock, the fleet will now stay...
Irish offshore sailor Tom Dolan is set to take on one of the biggest challenges of his career this Sunday, 7th September, defending his historic victory in the 2024 Solitaire du Figaro, widely regarded as the “World Cup” of solo offshore sailing. Last year, Dolan made history by becoming the first non-French sailor to win the prestigious...
Irish offshore sailor Tom Dolan has taken second place in the Fig’Armor, his final warm-up race before defending his historic title in the 2025 Solitaire du Figaro, which begins on September 7. Racing alongside French sailor Gaston Morvan aboard his Figaro 3 Kingspan, Dolan demonstrated sharp form completing the race in one day, 21 hours and 3 minutes. The race which started Wednesday...
Irish solo skipper Tom Dolan, reigning champion of the Solitaire du Figaro, will depart tomorrow, August 6, aboard his Figaro 3 Kingspan to take part in the Fig'Armor Race. His final competitive outing before attempting to defend his historic title next month. With the 2025 Solitaire du Figaro set to begin on September 7, the Fig'Armor marks...
Irish sailor Tom Dolan, skipper of Figaro 3 Kingspan, wrapped up his season with Team Charal on a high note, securing second place in the IMOCA 60 class at the centenary edition of the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race. Dolan and the Charal crew delivered an impressive performance in a fiercely competitive race,...
Irish sailor Tom Dolan will once again join offshore racing legend Jérémie Beyou aboard IMOCA Charal for the 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the most historic and demanding offshore races in the world. On Saturday, 26th July, a fleet of over 400 boats will depart Cowes, UK, charting a 695-nautical-mile course to the Fastnet Rock, the...
Irish offshore champion finishes 5th in 2,000-nautical-mile race around Britain and Ireland Irish offshore sailor Tom Dolan has completed the Course des Caps in an impressive 5th place, racing aboard the IMOCA 60 Charal alongside legendary skipper Jérémie Beyou. The 2,000-nautical-mile race saw the fleet battle light winds early on, before Dolan and...
Today, Sunday 29 June, Ireland’s top offshore sailor Tom Dolan embarks on a new phase of his career as he joins the crew of the IMOCA 60 Charal for the Course des Caps — a 2,000-nautical-mile race around the British and Irish coastline. The race starts and finishes in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Skippered by French sailing legend Jérémie Beyou, a...
There’s a hint of an Irish lilt echoing along the docks of northern France, carrying with it a quiet but unmistakable sense of excitement. Tom Dolan, reigning champion of the Solitaire du Figaro, is about to experience a major first: his debut race in the IMOCA class. And it’s no...
“Halfway through the season, and it already feels like a lifetime of stories. The races, the pressure, the learning curves — and the high of defending my title. I’ve never felt more driven, or more grateful to everyone standing behind this journey. Let’s keep going — there’s still a lot...
