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Fastnet 2007

Capital Sailing Have filled all their vessels for the 2007 event and are proud to offer places on the package below, please E Mail for details.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2007 If there is one race you should experience in your lifetime, this is it! The Fastnet Race is one of the world’s classic ocean races and, on occasions, can be one of the toughest. The race is organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and starts on the 12th August 2007.

The 608 mile course, from Cowes to Plymouth, tests skippers and crews with its tricky tidal currents and changeable weather conditions. The biennial race will attract over 250 yachts from sailing countries around the world, with both amateur and professional crews. In order to prepare crews and yachts, we adhere to a comprehensive training programme that requires an additional commitment of 3 weekends prior to the event entered are a fleet fleet of Farr 65s and Beneteau 40.7 yachts and we offer individual crew places to anyone wishing to take part. As an essential member of crew you will be involved in all aspects of training and racing the yachts.

Beneteau 40.7’s DATES TRAINING / RACE DESTINATION DISTANCE (nm)
Sat 5 – Mon 7 May Cervantes Trophy Cowes – Le Harve 95 – 160nm
Fri 13 to Sun 15 July RORC John West Trophy Cowes - Dinard - St Malo 164 nm
Sat 28 & Sun 29 July Training / Channel Race English Channel 250 nm/ 36hrs
Sun 12 August ROLEX FASTNET RACE Cowes - Plymouth 608 nm

FARR 65’s DATES TRAINING / RACE DESTINATION DISTANCE (nm)
Sat 16 & Sun 17 June Training Around English Channel 150 nm
Fri 13 to Sun 15 July RORC John West Trophy Cowes - Dinard - St Malo 164 nm
Sat 28 & Sun 29 July Training / Channel Race English Channel 250 nm/ 36hrs

Training & Qualifying In order to compete
RORC have certain qualifying requirements for the crews and yachts. Our campaign programme encompasses those requirements to ensure everyone onboard is eligible to take part but also importantly brings everyone together, gaining more time on the water to train, race and work together as a crew.

Whilst we must comply with RORC qualifying requirements, a key focus of our programme is to take our time to train and fully prepare crews for offshore racing. It is essential that crew are not rushed into a race environment without proper training. Therefore, the 3 weekends prior to the Fastnet Race will combine a training and race environment.

THE FASTNET RACE CAMPAIGN PACKAGE

• Qualifying - 3 weekends training and RORC offshore racing
• Rolex Fastnet Race (allow 5 days for the Farr)
• The delivery sail back to Portsmouth 1 day after the finish at Plymouth (optional)
• Meals, snacks and refreshments onboard whilst training and racing
• Race entry and mooring fees
• Accommodation onboard
• Wet weather gear and use of safety equipment
• 1-day Sea Survival course as part of ISAF Offshore Safety course
• Crew polo shirt
• Expert guidance and race

ALL THIS FOR £2495