The sea is generous with moments of triumph, but it can turn in an instant. On Tuesday night, while leading both the third and final leg of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec and the overall standings, Irish skipper Tom Dolan ran aground on the Ile de Sein reef. What had...
With 630miles between Pornichet and Le Havre, the fleet now faces the decisive final stage of the 2026 Solitaire du Figaro the longest leg on paper, yet one that could prove the fastest. Strong forecasts promise a high‑intensity finale and Kingspan skipper Tom Dolan begins it with a precious 3minutes and 38 seconds overall lead over...
Tom Dolan delivered a remarkable Second Leg of the Solitaire du Figaro, mastering an unpredictable course that swung from total calm to 40‑knot gusts. Despite the chaos that scattered the fleet, Dolan held his nerve, finishing fifth on the leg and protecting his overall lead by just 3 minutes and...
On Sunday, 24 May, the 36‑strong Figaro fleet will line up in Vigo for the start of Leg Two of the Solitaire du Figaro. The 450‑nautical‑mile course to Pornichet, France, promises a very different kind of intensity for Irish skipper Tom Dolan, who begins the stage holding the overall lead. Dolan...
Irish skipper Tom Dolan makes a triumphant return to the 2026 Solitaire du Figaro, winning the opening leg with a commanding 40‑minute lead, making good on a promise to come back stronger after last year's injury disappointment. Although the course was shortened due to deteriorating weather conditions, Dolan crossed the...
Irish sailor Tom Dolan will line up this Sunday, 17 May, in Perros‑Guirec for the 57th edition of the Solitaire du Figaro, joining a highly competitive fleet of 36 skippers. From being crowned 2024 Solitaire Champion, Dolan returns to the iconic race with the same hunger that earned him his...
Irish solo offshore sailor Tom Dolan and 2024 Solitaire du Figaro champion, will return to this iconic start line on Sunday 17 May. A three‑leg, 1,700 nautical‑mile challenge, a distance equivalent to rounding Ireland three times or completing the Rolex Fastnet Race three times over, but entirely solo. Forced to withdraw early from...
Irish Skipper Tom Dolan and French sailing legend Gildas Mahé finished 6th in the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophy. This six-day offshore challenge offered no respite to the Kingspan pair, with an unrelenting mix of conditions, constant sail changes and rough seas. Temperatures did not help matters with five bitterly cold nights at sea testing the...
Currently sitting in 8th position going into the fourth day of the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophy, Tom Dolan and Gildas Mahé are meeting their race plans of starting strong and sitting at the front of the fleet. The Kingspan duo faced a demanding opening to the race but rose to...
Just hours before the start of the 3rd edition of the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophy, Tom Dolan is preparing to dive back into what he loves most, a demanding, challenging, and unpredictable race. Partnered with Gildas Mahé the Kingspan team will set off at 3pm (2pm Irish Time) on...
