It was a wet and wild start to the 2023 Fastnet Race with early retirements pouring in and the worst is yet to come with 40 knot winds set to hit the fleets overnight The 50th Rolex Fastnet Race got …
Strong 25-knot headwinds are forecast for the start of the 50th Rolex Fastnet Race, which sets off tomorrow, with a wet and windy first day of racing, and potentially record-breaking conditions for the largest monohullsDarkwood starting in strong wind conditions …
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The IMOCA fleet in the Fastnet Race 2023 includes new launches, relaunched refits and a plethora or talent all hoping to impress. Here’s our pick of the IMOCA boats to watch The IMOCA fleet start for the 2021 Fastnet RaceThe …
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With big wind forecast at the start and a record entry, predicting the winner of the 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race is going to be tough. Helen Fretter takes a look at the key runners and ridersThis Saturday’s 2023 Rolex Fastnet …
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If you head offshore or participate in competitive sailing then you’ll need to consider a PLB and/or an AIS beacon. Tech Editor and marine safety gear and comms specialist, Fox Morgan has tested an array of the current beacons on …
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As winner of the Golden Globe Race, Kirsten Neuschäfer is the first woman to win a solo around the world race. Helen Fretter finds out what drives her“Sometimes in the tropics, if it’s nice and calm, I’ll drop sail and …
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