The 1979 Fastnet Race began in what were calm conditions - conditions that were not expected to present a great challenge for the 303 boats taking part in the 600-mile voyage. The track would take the ...

A massive leap in entries has led to a new record turnout for the Rolex Fastnet Race that gets underway from Cowes in just over one week’s time. Undeterred by changes to the classic offshore race’s ...

SVR Lazartigue takes line honours in Fastnet Race Banque Populaire finishes second, 50 minutes behind Fastnet Race tests sailors' skill over 695-nautical mile course July 28 (Reuters) - SVR Lazartigue ...

THE events of the 1979 Fastnet race have been described as the worst yachting disaster in history. The tragic incident was so impactful that it even changed the way ...

This line-up makes the Rolex Fastnet Race the world’s largest offshore race in terms of competitor numbers. Its entries are the most diverse, ranging from maxi-multihulls to the world’s fastest ...

THE events of the 1979 Fastnet race have been described as the worst yachting disaster in history. The tragic incident was so impactful that it even changed the way yachts are designed. The biannual ...

Once again, the Rolex Fastnet Race has confirmed itself to be by far the world’s largest offshore yacht race. After the entry for the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s flagship event was opened at 1200 UTC, ...

An Irish lifeboat, the RNLI Baltimore, had to take part in the rescue of 21 crew taking part in the Fastnet offshore race on Monday after a yacht capsized off the Irish coast. The 100ft US registered ...