Sports - Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Renowned internationally for sporting success, Ireland's opportunity to compete in global offshore sailing competitions received a boostat the launch of Ireland Ocean Racing. The aim of this strategic initiative is to increase the profile of competitive Irish ocean sailing and racing, inspire a new generation of competitors and to deliver future champions in this incredible sport. The launch also announces the first project of Ireland Ocean Racing which unveils a new yacht racing team with the biggest aspirations. Skippered by leading Irish sailor Nin O'Leary, the aim is to compete at the highest level in the 2020 Vendée Globe event – the world's only solo, non-stop and unassisted round the world sailing race. And Nin O'Leary aims to be the first Irish sailor to complete this incredible sporting challenge.
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