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Show news Tom Dolan reflects on his 2024 Figaro season
Full of challenges and lessons but the achievements have taken centre stage
Posted on 22 Oct
2025 Griffin Offshore Pathway announced
Opening opportunities to young sailors in offshore sailing
Posted on 5 Oct
Interview with Tom Dolan
After winning the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted on 13 Sep
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec overall
Ireland's Tom Dolan wins on Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan
Posted on 12 Sep
Winning Solitaire du Figaro a dream come true
The suspense was palpable for Tom Dolan throughout the third and final leg
Posted on 12 Sep
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 4
Minutes in it as the clock ticks down to the finish
Posted on 11 Sep
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 3
Final 36 hours will decide winner
Posted on 10 Sep
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 2
Course alteration as fleet contemplate tough conditions ahead in English Channel
Posted on 9 Sep
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Start
All to play for in strong conditions
Posted on 8 Sep
Tom Dolan: “Remain humble right to the wire”
The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec final leg starts at 2pm (CET) today
Posted on 8 Sep
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Preview
Experience, speed and a handy lead in Tom Dolan's favour
Posted on 7 Sep
“A joyous slam-dunk of a leg victory!”
Tom Dolan wins La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Stage 2
Posted on 4 Sep
Tom Dolan wins La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2
The first ever non-French skipper to win a stage of the race
Posted on 4 Sep
55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Day 3
Tom Dolan leads towards Royan and Stage 2 finish line
Posted on 3 Sep
Tom Dolan collects 5 minute bonus
Winning La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Intermediate Sprint
Posted on 2 Sep
55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 start
Light winds send off from Gijon
Posted on 1 Sep
Tom Dolan La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Update
“I wouldn't be surprised if things turn out like they did on the first leg”
Posted on 1 Sep
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Stage 2 shortened
A 515-mile passage from Gijón across the Bay of Biscay to Royan
Posted on 31 Aug
Tom Dolan: “Everything still remains to be done!”
The top 20 boats in Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 all crossed the line in just five minutes
Posted on 29 Aug
Lois Berrehar (Skipper MACIF 2022) wins Leg 1
First sailor to arrive in Gijón, Spain in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted on 29 Aug
55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 4
A close finish into Gijon is on the cards with less than 2 miles between 1st and 10th
Posted on 28 Aug
55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 3
Leaders are over half way to Gijon Alexis Loison in command
Posted on 27 Aug
55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 2
French ace Alexis Loison leads approaching Wolf Rock
Posted on 26 Aug
55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec underway
International skippers Tom Dolan and Pep Costa were up among the leading group
Posted on 25 Aug
Tom Dolan: 'A potentially dangerous first leg'
The 55th Solitaire du Figaro Paprec starts today
Posted on 25 Aug
Le Defi Paprec appeals to international racers
Starting at the same time as the 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted on 24 Aug
“Enjoyment the driving force behind performance”
Tom Dolan poised to do battle in the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted on 22 Aug
Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2024 special
Tom Dolan's primary goal this year: to enjoy himself
Posted on 19 Aug
Notice of Race published for 17th Transat Paprec
Entries are now open for the race, which starts on 20th April 2025
Posted on 13 Aug
17th Transat Paprec will start in Concarneau
Registrations are open, with an 'earlybird' rate until 31st August
Posted on 7 Aug
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Beneteau Figaro 3
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Figaro 3 Circuit
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Ireland's Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan) wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec overall
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Ireland's Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan) wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec overall
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Ireland's Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan) wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec overall
© Vincent Olivaud
Ireland's Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan) wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec overall
© Vincent Olivaud
Ireland's Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan) wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec overall
© Alexis Courcoux
Ireland's Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan) wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec overall
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Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
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Ireland’s Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan) wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec overall
© Vincent Olivaud
Gaston Morvan sending it in the fast reaching conditions - La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 4
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Victor Le Pape at full chat in the Channel this afternoon - La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 3
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Basile Bourgnon (EDENRED) checks jib trim during the 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3
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Upwind after the start of 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3
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Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa - Kingspan) wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2
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Tom Dolan wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2
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Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa - Kingspan) in Royan on 4th september 2024
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Tom Dolan wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2
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Tom Dolan wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2
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Alexis Thomas lies second in 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2
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Tom Dolan leads at Malpica in 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2
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Gentle breeze in Gijon, Spain for the start of 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2
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Smurfit Kappa - Kingspan - Tom Dolan
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Final preps for Tom Dolan ahead of Leg 2 of the 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
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Tom Dolan in Gijon on 29 August 2024
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Lois Berrehar realises he has won Leg 1 of the 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
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Tom Dolan - 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 4
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55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 3
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Alexis Loison during 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1
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55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec starts
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