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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Last night’s travel rules announcement means Fastnet Race competitors now have more options to stop in the start and finish ports of Cowes and Cherbourg.With last night’s announcement by the British government that restrictions would be eased for visitors from …
Don’t miss any of the action from the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race with our essential spectator guide, plus follow progress from the race and all the news from the finishers in Cherbourg with Yachting World’s exclusive coverage.Photo: Kurt Arrigo / …
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Andy Rice reports from the Olympic Sailing in Tokyo 2020 on the heart break of just missing out on the top of the podium and the mental fortitude required to make it in the cut and thrust of Olympic competition. …
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