22nd July 2023 to 27th July 2023
Grand Soleil 50: Rolex Fastnet 2023
From £4700 per person
Deposit 25%. Balance due 12 weeks before departure.
As one of the world's three top offshore races, the Rolex Fastnet Race has grown from its beginnings in 1925 to become one of ocean racing's premier events.
Fastnet Campaign
Fastnet Race: 22 - 27 July 2023
Training Weekend - 20 - 21 May 2023
Myth of Malham - 27-29 May 2023
Training Weekend - 10 - 11 June 2023
Morgan Cup - 16 - 18 June 2023
Cowes-Dinard-St Malo Race 7 -9 July 2023
Price: £4700 per person
The Rolex Fastnet Race takes competitors across 600+ miles and up to five days battling the wind and tricky tidal conditions to round the Fastnet Rock on the Southern tip of Ireland.
Itinerary
Fastnet Race: 22 – 27 July 2023
Training Weekend – 20 – 21 May 2023
Myth of Malham – 27-29 May 2023
Training Weekend – 10 – 11 June 2023
Morgan Cup – 16 – 18 June 2023
Cowes-Dinard-St Malo Race 7 -9 July 2023
Fastnet Race
Starting in 2023, the race will take us through The Needles Channel, and will follow the southern coastline of England, westward down the English Channel, before rounding Land’s End. After crossing the Celtic Sea, the race rounds the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland. Returning to the new host finish port of Cherbourg, with around 695NM of some of the most exciting offshore yacht racing there is.
The Fastnet has got to be on every sailor’s bucket list as it challenges our inshore and offshore skills.
- All race entry and mooring fees for training weekends, qualifying races and the Fastnet Race itself.
- Professional skipper and mate, both of which are Yachtmasters.
- Accommodation and food on board whilst racing.
- Plus a team t-shirt and jacket that you get to keep!
Cowes, UK
Cowes, UK
Itinerary
Fastnet Race: 22 – 27 July 2023
Training Weekend – 20 – 21 May 2023
Myth of Malham – 27-29 May 2023
Training Weekend – 10 – 11 June 2023
Morgan Cup – 16 – 18 June 2023
Cowes-Dinard-St Malo Race 7 -9 July 2023
Fastnet Race
Starting in 2023, the race will take us through The Needles Channel, and will follow the southern coastline of England, westward down the English Channel, before rounding Land’s End. After crossing the Celtic Sea, the race rounds the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland. Returning to the new host finish port of Cherbourg, with around 695NM of some of the most exciting offshore yacht racing there is.
The Fastnet has got to be on every sailor’s bucket list as it challenges our inshore and offshore skills.
Wet weather gear
Waterproof or soft kit bag (no hard cases with wheels)
Dry clothes
Passport
Sleeping bag
Hat and gloves
Sun cream
Any medication you require
Seasickness pills if needed
Water bottle
Warm layers as required
Safety knife
Head torch
Sailing boots
