Tanit tops as conditions play big part in nailbiting finish

Headwinds and foul tides on the Irish Sea yesterday performed their typical deciding role in the Round Ireland Race as the main fleet reached the Wicklow finishing line.

In a nailbiting finish, Scottish entry Tanit, skippered by Richard Harris with Round the World Race sailor Richie Fearon from Derry on board, emerged as the overall race winner, albeit subject to official confirmation.

Crossing the line at Wicklow shortly before 10am yesterday, there were the same warm cheers from the shore that all the finishers get.