The Rolex Fastnet Race is not only the highlight of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's (RORC) calendar, it is also one of the most iconic races for all sailors.
In 2021 and 2023 the course will finish in Cherbourg rather than Plymouth. The race has earned the reputation as one of the most demanding offshore races.
The course has been extended for 2021 and so the 608 mile race becomes approximately 700nm!! The race is a real test for skipper and crews with its tricky tidal currents and changeable weather conditions. The race attracts entrants from all around the globe with a diverse entry ranging from the fastest grand prix race yachts to small cruiser racer family boats. If this sounds like a challenge you'd like to take on, join Sailing Logic for a the experience of a lifetime.
Sailing Logic provides a genuine family-feel on our events. Our shore-support team are on-hand from your first enquiry through to race day. We'll personally ensure the boats are race ready, and hand-pick the very best skippers to look after you throughout the campaign.
Our teams race and train together so you benefit from a great race-within-a-race feeling - benchmarking yourself against likeminded individuals on an identical boat!
Our approach has proven to be very successful, and a Sailing Logic team has won the 'Best School Boat Trophy' in the Fastnet Race in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 and has been awarded the RORC 'Sailing School Boat of the Year' trophy for 2017
INFORMATION
The Full Campaign - for competitive racers
If you are looking to throw yourself into a campaign, to get the most you can from the event, to experience the widest range of conditions and race courses our full campaign is for you. Over two training weekends and four qualifying races you will have plenty of time to get to know and gel with your crew and identify what gets the best performance from your team - whether that is shorter spells on the helm, swapping positions, or simply more Mars Bars!
| 2021 | Full Campaign | Compact Campaign | |
| Training Weekend 1 | May 15/16 | June 12/13 | |
| RORC RACE | May 29/31 | --------------------- | |
| Training Weekend 2 | June 19/20 | --------------------- | |
| RORC RACE | June 26/27 | June 26/27 | |
| RORC RACE | July 9/12 | July 9/12 | |
| RORC RACE | July 24/25 | July 24/25 | |
| 2021 Fastnet Race | Aug 8 | Aug 8 | |
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Eight working weekdays are usually included within the schedule.
5% DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS BEFORE MAY 2020
Deposit: 25% deposit is required at time of booking
All race entry and mooring fees, qualifying races and training weekends as per above schedule and the Rolex Fastnet Race, professional racing skipper and first mate, accommodation on board, food aboard yacht whilst racing and training, full shore-support plus team shirt and stylish Helly Hansen crew jacket to keep.
The Compact Campaign - for competitive racers short of time
If you would like to take part in the Fastnet with Sailing Logic but can't commit to the full campaign, this condensed Campaign could be perfect for you.
You benefit from the same level of quality training, impressive new boats, high quality skippers and attentive shore-support but you simply spend less time on the water. You start a month later and cover one training weekend and 3 qualifying races.
Pre-Requisites (for both options)
To get the most out of your Fastnet, previous race experience is preferred but not essential. If you would like to gain some extra pre-race experience, why not consider a place on our Race Development Course or try a RORC race.
If you have never sailed before but would like to take part, please contact us so we can best advise you of the options available.
Whilst we like to have fun, racing offshore is serious business and safety is paramount. We recommend all crew complete RYA Sea Survival training and we will cover the ISAF Offshore Safety course syllabus as part of the programme.
8 working weekdays are usually included within the schedule. Detailed timings will be confirmed once RORC announce race start times.
What's Included?
All race entry and mooring fees, qualifying races and training weekends as per schedule and the Rolex Fastnet Race, professional racing skipper and first mate, accommodation on board, food aboard yacht whilst racing and training, full shore-support plus team shirt and stylish Helly Hansen crew jacket to keep.
DOWNLOADS
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FASTNET CAMPAIGN INFORMATION PACK HERE