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ROYAL OCEAN RACING CLUB

FASTNET RACE 2009

The Rolex Fastnet Race organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club needs no introduction. It is renown throughout the world as one of the premier yacht races.

The Fastnet Race starts from Cowes in August and finishes 608 miles later in Plymouth.  The fleet race westwards out of the Solent towards Lands End and then into open ocean towards the southern tip of Ireland where all yachts must round the Fastnet Rock. After rounding the rock it's a dash down to the Isles of Scilly to round the Bishop Rock lighthouse and a final dash to the finish in Plymouth, where the bars in the marina are open 24 hours a day.

We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to race in the 2009 Fastnet Race on one of our Beneteau 40.7's. We do not require any previous experience but enthusiasm and commitment are most definitely required. 

The Fastnet rock, join our Fastnet 2007 campaign and see this famous Irish landmark

The course

The course for the 2007 Fastnet Race

 

 Browse our Fastnet Gallery

The Royal Ocean Racing Club insist that all yachts and crew for the 2009 Fastnet Race must pre-qualify by:

  • The yacht / skipper and crew must complete 300 miles of offshore racing.

  • Team members must have completed a sea survival course within the last 5 years.

  • Two of the crew must have first aid certificates.

Auriga Sailing Fastnet campaign package comprise the following:

  • Fully qualified skipper and mate

  • 2 Race training weekends

  • 3 Qualifying RORC races

  • Fastnet campaign shirt

  • Sea survival course

  • FASTNET RACE

  • Return sail back to Cowes

  • Rolex Fastnet 2009 crew shirt

  • Race entry fees

  • All food and drink whilst sailing

  • All boat costs including mooring fees, gas and diesel etc

Total cost for our Rolex 2009 Fastnet Race campaign £2350

Payment structure: £350 deposit + 5 further monthly payments of £350 and a final payment of £250

First training weekend is planned for the end of March and the second will be in April, (dates to be confirmed).  
Our first Rolex Fastnet race will be on Saturday 2nd May: Cervantes Trophy Race, Cowes to Le Havre 127 miles. (Other race dates to be confirmed).           

 

Please contact us, to discuss your requirements.