Yacht-Racing

Come join us to experience the Fastnet 2021.

This historic year the event finishes in France and the experience will be unforgettable.

Through teamwork, practice and race training you'll be ready to take on the race.


"Founded in 1925, the Rolex Fastnet Race is a biennial offshore yacht race organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club of the United Kingdom with the assistance of the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes and the city of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin in France.




The race is named after the Fastnet Rock, which the race course rounds. The race is considered one of the classic big offshore races, the 'Fastnet' is testing both inshore and offshore skills, boat and crew preparation and speed potential. From its inception, the Fastnet Race has proven highly influential in the growth of offshore racing, and remains closely linked to advances in yacht design, sailing technique and safety equipment.

RORC  QUALIFICATION AND SUITABILITY

The Rolex Fastnet Race is not a race for novices. You, your crew, and your boat must be prepared for severe weather, large and confused seas, and strong winds. Whilst the RORC welcomes first-time competitors to this race, we emphasise that proper preparation, planning and training is essential. This is reflected in our criteria which apply to every entrant"

" RORC.


Professional Race Skipper

Racing on X119 40foot X-Yacht that has completed 15 Fastnet races. 


2 Practice weekends Friday to Sunday 


May TBC Sail from Hamble Saturday and Sunday

June TBC Sail from Hamble Saturday and Sunday


3 Qualifying races minimum 300miles (subject to the Wind gods)


Myth of Malham Race Saturday 29 May Cowes - Eddystone - Solent 230miles 2days

La Trinité Cowes Race Sunday 4 July La Trinité - Cowes 350miles 3days

Either Cowes-Dinard-St Malo Race Friday 9 July Cowes - St Malo 151miles 1day/Night

Or Channel Race Saturday 24 July Cowes - Around Marks 110-160 miles 1day/Night


Rolex Fastnet Race Sunday 8 August 695miles

Cowes - Fastnet Rock - Cherbourg


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Secure your place now with £1000 deposit 

Including Fastnet team Fleece & Polo Shirts

Cost £2500 


Optional extra to stay in France for 1 week to 10days and sail back.