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, plus three qualifying races (TBC, from RORC UK Offshore Calendar 2025) and one training weekend (from Hamble, UK)
Price: £5,495 per person
Fastnet Race: 26 – 30 July 2025
3x RORC Offshore series races 2025 & training weekend
(Exact dates TBC)
Delivery back to UK from Cherbourg
Starting in 2025, 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.
Cowes, UK
Cowes, UK
Fastnet Race: 26 – 30 July 2025
3x RORC Offshore series races 2025 & training weekend
(Exact dates TBC)
Delivery back to UK from Cherbourg
Starting in 2025, 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