Irish sailor Tom Dolan bid farewell to his Figaro Beneteau 3 Smurfit Kappa – Kingspan today in Concarneau, France, as the boat left for the delivery to Dun Laoghaire where he will go on standby to wait for an optimum weather window to allow him to challenge for a new solo round Ireland record.
After fulfilling his family commitments at home in Concearneau and completing his final cycle of physical training, Dolan will travel by ferry next Friday to meet his 10 metre, foil assisted Beneteau One Design in Dun Laoghaire and make ready for the record challenge. He has entrusted the delivery to a pair of long-time friends of his who has known since he campaigned in the Mini 650 class.
"I will keep an eye on their progress, but they have great conditions and should get there on one gybe and I reckon on an ETA between Tuesday and Wednesday." Dolan remarked after seeing his boat off.