Rolex Fastnet Race 2013
10 Aug 2013 to 16 Aug 2013
Cowes Plymouth v Fastnet Rock
The biannual Rolex Fastnet Race is considered one of the world's classic ocean races with 608 miles of testing sailing, tricky tidal currents and changeable weather conditions.
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, over 200 yachts head west down the Solent,out past the Needles, along the spectacular south coast headlands; Anvil Point, Portland Bill, Start Point and on to Lands End. Then out to the notorious rock and the Scilly Isles then back to finish at Plymouth.
Since it began in 1925, the Rolex Fastnet Race has grown to become one of ocean racings greatest events.