Fitting tribute to a significant legacy
July 11th, 2023
The Rolex Fastnet Race is indisputably one of the sailing world’s premier offshore classics. The landmark 50th edition on July
Browsing the "Fastnet Race" Tag
Before it was known as the Fastnet Race
June 21st, 2023
Originally known as the Whitbread Round the World Race (1973-1998) and then the Volvo Ocean Race (2001-2018), the latest edition
Jilted Plymouth offers affordable option
January 17th, 2023
In November 2019, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), organizers of the infamous Rolex Fastnet Race, announced how the finish
50th Fastnet Race in 2023
July 22nd, 2022
A record-sized fleet is anticipated for the 50th edition of Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Rolex Fastnet Race to start in
Using Yellowbrick for protest hearings
October 11th, 2021
As the speed of boats in the America’s Cup and SailGP now necessitate umpires sit in a booth and make
Four days of intense racing
August 23rd, 2021
After a year of training, double Olympic gold medalist Shirley Robertson and Volvo Ocean Race and Figaro sailor Henry Bomby
British overall winner for Fastnet Race
August 13th, 2021
(August 13, 2021) – Tom Kneen’s JPK 11.80 Sunrise has been crowned overall winner of the 49th Rolex Fastnet Race.
New scoring penalty in use
August 12th, 2021
The use of trackers for offshore races provides an online view to maintain interest from start to finish. While not
Using a kedge anchor when offshore
August 12th, 2021
The extreme tides while racing offshore around England are not unlike their golf courses – very unforgiving. Get caught in
Major fleet shuffles in Fastnet Race
August 12th, 2021
(August 12, 2021) – Tom Kneen’s JPK 11.80 Sunrise has sewn up IRC Two in this 49th Rolex Fastnet Race
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