After 695 miles, less than 30 seconds decided the podium in the double-handed IMOCA fleet. Sam Davies and Simon Fisher explain why this race is one to remember Apivia, Sail no: FRA79, Owner: Charlie Dalin, Boat Type: IMOCA 60, Division: …
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The ClubSwan 125 Skorpios, the largest yacht ever to take part in the Rolex Fastnet Race, is first monohull Skorpios, Sail no: MON001, Owner: Dmitry Rybolovlev, Boat Type: Clubswan 125, Division: IRCThe monolithic Skorpios, the largest yacht ever to take …
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The Ultim trimaran Maxi Edmond de Rothschild is first boat to finish in the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race, while Skorpios is first monohull around the RockWhile the smaller monohulls faced a battle of attrition in the first 24 hours of …
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The world’s biggest offshore yacht race, the Rolex Fastnet Race, started today. Competitors can expect a tough first night after setting off from Cowes in demanding conditions which saw some big names forced out of the race early on.The classic …
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This year’s Rolex Fastnet Race has an all-star line up with some of the most exciting racing yachts in the world taking part. We pick out 10 Fastnet boats to follow It’s hard to imagine a more diverse and intriguing …
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Uncertainty about quarantine restrictions and travel rules, combined with surging demand for cruising rally places, is giving event organisers a dilemma – to go, or to cancel?World Cruising Club, organisers of the annual Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and the round …
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