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.
Luxury Yachts
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: Esimit Europa 2 Yacht leading the monohull fleet
This year's Rolex Fastnet Race kicked off in Cowes, UK, on Sunday, August 11 at...
Luxury Yachts
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: Smooth Start
A record breaking fleet of 335 yachts started the 45th Rolex Fastnet Race in Cowes,...
Luxury Yachts
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to host record fleet of international yachts
This year's Rolex Fastnet Race is set to start on Sunday, August 11, hosting a...
Yacht Racing
Spectator Zone available for Rolex Fastnet Race in Cowes
From 11 am on this Saturday there will be a Spectator Zone available for those...
Marine Electronics
RORC chooses Inmarsat as satellite communications parter for the Rolex Fastnet Race 2013
The RORC has selected Inmarsat as its satellite communication partner for the upcoming Rolex Fastnet...
Yacht Racing
Sailing Yacht Esimit Europa 2 to face her biggest challenge so far
For the Esimit Sailing Team, made up of top sailors arriving from 10 different European...
Luxury Yachts
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to start next week
This year's Rolex Fastnet Race is set to kick off on August 11, hosting such...
Luxury Yachts
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to represent A Truly International Challenge
so far, a total number of 351 yachts have confirmed their participation in the next...
Luxury Yachts
Biggest ever Rolex Fastnet Race to be attended by US sailors
The biggest ever Rolex Fastnet Race will kick off on August 11, 2013. It will...
Luxury Trimarans
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to start in less than a month
Set to start from the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, UK, on Sunday, August 11,...
Yacht Racing
High-profile women in the 2013 Rolex Fastnet Race
Strong female entry in record breaking Rolex Fastnet Race 2013.
Luxury Yachts
Endeavour Quay being busy with 2013 Rolex Fastnet Race yachts
Set to kick off on August 11, the 2013 Rolex Fastnet Race will be once...