The 45th Rolex Fastnet Race is underway following the largest and most impressive start in the event’s 87-year history. 335 yachts set off today on the legendary 611-nautical mile race from Cowes, Isle of Wight to Plymouth via the Fastnet Rock on the southern tip of Ireland
A diverse and quality fleet of international yachts are braced for the 45th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. 347 race starters, hailing from 20 countries, are expected. This represents a race record and confirms the event’s enduring appeal
While the Rolex Fastnet Race's main prize is the Fastnet Challenge Trophy and Rolex chronometer for the first among the 300 boats competing under IRC handicap, another significant battle comeread more
Mike Slade's Farr 100 maxi ICAP Leopard took Line Honours and was later declared the overall winner of the RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race, lifting the prestigious King Edward VII Cup. read more
Sir Ben Ainslie stormed across the finish line at 08:02:15 to smash the 12-year-old race record for the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.read more