Belfast to Cardiff

Departing Belfast (Bangor Marina) the boats will follow the North Channel up over the top of Ireland and around to face the great Atlantic Ocean.

From here on in, this stage of the race will be characterised by the formidable nature of the Atlantic swell - a great opportunity for those wishing to experience sailing at the threshold of the second greatest ocean in the world.

Once the teams have passed Galway to port, and have rounded the most southern point of Ireland, they will proceed to run towards the Bristol Channel and Cardiff – the capital of Wales.