Yacht leaves race to rescue kitesurfer off coast of Wicklow

Conor Doyle's Freya rounding the wing Mark followed by Tom Roche's Meridian during the Horgan's Quay Autumn Series hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club. Picture: Robert Bateman

Despite leading the early stages of the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race, Conor Doyle’s Freya dropped out of the competition for a time tonight to rescue a kitesurfer off the coast of Co Wicklow.

The incident occurred close to Mizen Head near the popular Brittas Bay beach.