IRC - Round Britain & Irleand Race - Day 1 - Oliver Heer SUI leading

The start of the 1800-mile race around the British Isles and Ireland took place yesterday afternoon in Southampton on the south coast of England. ----- This morning, as expected, the two IMOCA Open 60s were in the lead: Oliver Heer SUI - Swiss candidate for the Vendée Gloe 2024 - was able to pull away 5 miles from Pip Hare GBR (Medallia). ----- The race tracker and the report from the start.