26th June 2012 - The First Round Rockall Race departed from Galway in Ireland. The race was won by single-handed Barry Hurley on 'Dinah' in 4 days, 17 hours and 14 minutes.

1st June 2012 - Nick Hancock landed on Rockall at 1700hrs from Kilda Cruises' new boat Orca III. Nick sent the first Tweet from Rockall, and the first Facebook update via satellite phone.

September 2011 - Patrick Godderie and Rudi Marleen landed on Rockall (IOTA designation EU-189) from the Commandant Fourcault. They transmitted from Rockall for 15 hours, making circa 1200 'contacts' from call sign MM0RAI/P, and survived an overnight stay without shelter.