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The Rolex Fastnet Campaign 2009 was a complete success, 2011 was interesting and we are now taking bookings for 2013 - YES this early...!
The Rolex Fastnet Race 2013
~ OnWaterTraining.co.uk ~ continues to enjoy a wonderful partnership with Solent Sail and will be entering the 2011 Fastnet.
Interest in this amazing event is always high and as such, Solent Sail have decided to to open bookings now for the 2011 campaign and being renowned for quality of yachts, Skippers and customer care, you know that this is just going to be great…!
The race commences just after Cowes week and lasts up to 6 or 7 days (more usually 4 or 5 days) and races over 600 miles from Cowes to the Fastnet rock just off the coast of southern Ireland and the back to Plymouth with a return cruise back to the Solent.
The qualifying race plan for the 2013 campaign is below - specific dates can be confirmed on request.
For more information please get in touch – berths will be booked very quickly...!
Dates | Event Details | Sailing / Racing Area | Duration | Mileage |
April |
| Solent | 2 days | N/A |
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| Solent and Channel | 2 days | N/A |
May | RORC | Solent to Eddystone Rock & back | 3 days | 264nm |
June | RORC | Solent & Channel | 2 days | 100nm - 175nm |
June | RORC | Around Channel Marks | 24-36 hours | 75nm - 175nm |
July | RORC | Solent to St Malo | 24-36 hours | 164nm |
August | RORC Rolex Fastnet Race | Cowes to Plymouth via The Fastnet Rock | Up to 7 days | 608nm |
August | Return Cruise | Plymouth to Gosport | 2 days | N/A |