100 YEARS IN HISTORY
RORC ROLEX FASTNET A RACE LIKE NO OTHER
Every sailor’s bucket list starts with the Fastnet. This epic race has been the most sought after event for 100 years. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club along with the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes and the city of Cherbourg in France.
The world’s largest offshore racing fleet compete in this 695 nautical mile race from Cowes, around the Fastnet Rock and down to Cherbourg for the finish.
NAUTICAL MILES
COUNTDOWN TO FASTNET
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SPOTS AVAILABLE
Suited to :
Solo Sailor, Couples, Groups
Difficulty :
Physically Challenging. Offshore sailing experience recommended.
Skipper :
Thomas Wilson
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor / Racer
Sleeping :
Race Bunks for race
Team House for training
Meet Zero II
The race yacht
Zero II is a prototype Mills 39 race yacht.
MILLS 39 Custom
IRL39000
CREW : 10
IRC RATING : 1.103
HULL
LH : 11.82
LWP : 10.05
Boat Weight : 6518
DLR : 199
Draft : 2.47
FASTNET 2025 PRICE
£6500 PER PERSON
- Food & Drinks Onboard
- 2 training weeks with qualifying races (Myth of Malham compulsory)
- All Race entry fees
- Team House sleeping accommodations ashore in Gosport
- Race Bunk sleeping when racing & in Cherbourg
- Helly Hansen Fastnet/White Tip branded team Jacket
- Helly Hansen Fastnet/White Tip branded team Polo Shirt
- Helly Hansen Fastnet/White Tip branded team Cap
- Use of Life Jackets on board
testimonials
THE ROLEX FASTNET 2025 WILL BE AN EPIC MOMENT
Great memories. A fantastic event.
Definitely one of my main highlights of the year. I still think of it (and smile, bizarrely!) most days. A huge achievement all round.
My top experience for 2023 was with this group for sure.
Was literally one of the very best decisions I’ve made in the last few years. I’ll remember it, and more to the point I’ll remember our crew/team for a long time to come