Since it began in 1925, the Rolex Fastnet Race has grown to become one of ocean racing’s greatest events and along with the Rolex Sydney to Hobart and the Rolex Middle Sea Race is one of the top three offshore races in the world.
Qualifying Race Campaign - Dates & Races TBC
June/July – Training Weekends x2
June/July – RORC Races x3
Fastnet Race 2023
6 Days: 22 - 27 July 2023
Delivery Back to Cowes from Cherbourg
2 Days: 28 - 30 July 2023
£4795 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.
The yacht is professionally maintained and raced competitively in major regattas and offshore events in the UK, Europe and the Caribbean. She comes with an extensive racing sail wardrobe and has been modified from the factory original for ease and functionality of racing.
Our Beneteau 47.7 is MCA coded category 2 for 14 people and ISAF coded to Cat. 1 She sleeps up to 10 in four separate cabins, all berths are equipped with lee cloths for use at sea.
Please view ‘Other Practical Information’ for more information on sail wardrobe and race results.
2023 Dates – provisional
June/July – Training Weekends x2
June/July – RORC Races x3
Friday 21st July – Race Prep. Day
Saturday 22nd July – Rolex Fastnet Race Start (Cowes)
27th July – Expected Finish Date (Cherbourg)
30th July – Estimated return date to UK
Accommodation whilst ashore isn’t included in this package so please find somewhere local to stay, however, if you are struggling to find somewhere please contact us to discuss and we will help find you a solution.
Cowes
Cowes
The yacht is professionally maintained and raced competitively in major regattas and offshore events in the UK, Europe and the Caribbean. She comes with an extensive racing sail wardrobe and has been modified from the factory original for ease and functionality of racing.
Our Beneteau 47.7 is MCA coded category 2 for 14 people and ISAF coded to Cat. 1 She sleeps up to 10 in four separate cabins, all berths are equipped with lee cloths for use at sea.
Please view ‘Other Practical Information’ for more information on sail wardrobe and race results.
2023 Dates – provisional
June/July – Training Weekends x2
June/July – RORC Races x3
Friday 21st July – Race Prep. Day
Saturday 22nd July – Rolex Fastnet Race Start (Cowes)
27th July – Expected Finish Date (Cherbourg)
30th July – Estimated return date to UK
Accommodation whilst ashore isn’t included in this package so please find somewhere local to stay, however, if you are struggling to find somewhere please contact us to discuss and we will help find you a solution.
20-25 litre dry bag
Wet weather gear top and trousers (optional, can be provided if required)
Thin thermal/breathable base layer x 1
Fleece top
Deck shoes
Sea boots (optional)
Sailing gloves
Warm hat
Sun hat
Sailing knife
T-shirt
Shorts
Sunglasses x 1
