A trio of 100-footer monohulls set off for the 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, with line honours contenders BlackJack 100 and SHK-Scallywag match racing their way to Ireland and back.BLACK JACK 100, Sail n: 525100, Design: Reichel/Pugh …
The line honours leaders in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race have rounded the Fastnet Rock – and are now flying south to Cherbourg at over 30 knotsSVR LAZARTIGUE, Sail no: 1, Design: ULTIM, Class: Ultim 32/23 – Ultim 32/23, Skippers: …
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A record-breaking fleet started the 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race with 444 boats heading out on the classic 695-mile offshoreRace StartA record-breaking fleet started the 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race today, Saturday 26 July, …
Fair conditions forecast for the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, with a beat to the Rock followed by a run back to Cherbourg. Ocean racer and navigator Conrad Humphreys walks the course Sorcha, Sail no: GBR7236R, Class: IRC Zero, Owner: Peter …
Don’t just sit on the rail! Heel angle trim is key in keelboats, as Chris ‘Twiggy’ Grube explains to Andy RiceKeelboat sailors obsess about maintaining the optimum angle of heel. According to Chris ‘Twiggy’ Grube, it’s a good obsession to …
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It’s still possible to escape the crowds without sailing to the ends of the earth. Cruisers share their favourite local or secret spots… plus how to find a bargain berth in Europe this summerA European sailing holiday is where many …
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