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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 even now you can book on to the full campaign or if you just wish to experience an offshore yacht race, book a berth on a qualifying race...!

The Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

~ OnWaterTraining.co.uk ~ continues to enjoy a wonderful partnership with Solent Sail and will be entering the 2013 Fastnet.

Interest in this amazing event is always high and as such, Solent Sail have decided to to open bookings now for the 2013 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


Race Training Weekend

 Solent

2 days 

N/A 

 
May 


Race Training Weekend  

Solent and Channel  

2 days  

N/A 

May

RORC
Myth of Malham Race**

Solent to Eddystone Rock & back 

3 days 

 264nm

June

RORC
De Guingand Bowl Race

Solent & Channel 

2 days

 100nm - 175nm

June

RORC
Morgan Cup

Around Channel Marks  

24-36 hours

75nm - 175nm 

July

RORC
Cowes-Dinard-St Malo Race**

  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