The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race. When the British Isles weather conspires to deliver conditions typical of the time of year it becomes a true test of human endeavour. It is for this reason that the 608-nautical mile race consistently attracts a large and varied fleet: man and machine set against the elements.
The Rolex Fastnet sailing yacht race traces its history back to 1925. Held biennially since 1931 (except for a break between 1939 and 1947) the race to the Fastnet Rock, off the southwestern tip of Ireland has attracted a mix of sailing’s royalty – the stars of the sport, and, a huge number of more Corinthian of participants, all ready to test themselves over the course.
See the latest yachting news about the Fastnet yacht race below.
Yacht Industry News
90th Anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race: 300 entries register in first 24 minutes
An amazing number of over 300 yachts registered for the 2015 Rolex Fastnet Race in...
Luxury Yachts
100-foot limit lifted for 2015 Rolex Fastnet and Rolex Middle Sea Races
The 100-foot (30,47m) LOA monohull limit has been raised for the 2015 editions of the...
Luxury Yachts
Esimit Sailing Team recognized for its excellent achievements
Igor Simcic, owner of superyacht Esimit Europa 2, was awarded for a great success of...
Luxury Yachts
Swan 80 sailing yacht Plis Play wins Swan Challenge Trophy at Rolex Fastnet Race 2013
The coveted Swan North European Challenge Trophy went to the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play....
Luxury Yachts
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: Prizegiving
Friday, August 16, 2013, saw the end of the historic 45th edition of Rolex Fastnet...
Yacht Industry News
First ever doublehanded crew to win Rolex Fastnet Race
Pascal and Alexis Loison’s JPK 1010 sailing yacht Night And Day has become the overall...
Luxury Yachts
International Rolex Fastnet Race 2013
This year's Rolex Fastnet Race is marked by the participation of over 20 different nations...
Yacht Racing
McConaghy Boats built super maxi Esimit Europa 2 takes Line Honours at Rolex Fastnet Race
Sailing Yacht Esimit Europa 2, built by McConaghy Boats and designed by Reichel Pugh, wins...
Yacht Racing
Maxi yacht EUROPA 2 takes line honours at 2013 Rolex Fastnet Race
Maxi sailing yacht EUROPA 2 has achieved line honours in the 2013 Rolex Fastnet Race,...
Luxury Yachts
Line honours for Esimit Europa 2 Yacht at Rolex Fastnet Race 2013
It has been a resounding success for the 100-foot maxi yacht Esimit Europa 2 at...
Luxury Yachts
Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 to claim monohull line honours at Rolex Fastnet Race 2013
This year's monohull winner of the currently running Rolex Fastnet Race is set to become...
Luxury Trimarans
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: 131ft superyacht Spindrift 2 first to round the Fastnet Rock
The first yacht to round the Fastnet Rock at the currently running Rolex Fastnet Race...