Race Committee watch weather

As forecasts continue to indicate strong winds for the Irish Sea, the Race Committee for the BMW Round Ireland Race will continue to monitor Meteorological data overnight pending a decision whether to start the 704-mile race on time today from Wicklow Sailing Club.

Currently, forecasts suggest the high winds and rain expected overnight will abate this afternoon. In either case, Navigators in the 49-boat fleet are planning for headwinds for the first 24-hours of the race.

The French entry Solune is on her final approach to Dun Laoghaire Harbour where she will overnight before departing for the start this morning.