The brand new IMOCA Macif, skippered by Charlie Dalin, was first monohull home to take line honours in the 50th Rolex Fastnet Race and set a new monohull course record of 2 days 07 hours 16 minutes and 26 seconds.Macif,FRA …
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Francois Gabart’s Ultime SVR-Lazartigue wins Rolex Fastnet Race multihull line honours and sets a new course record of 1 day 8 hoursFrancois Gabart’s Ultime SVR-Lazartigue has claimed Rolex Fastnet Race line honours and set a new course record of 1d …
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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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