New sailing season will see four strong Russian sailors competing aboard the 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2. In addition, the new technological improvements have been announced.
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Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Rolex Fastnet Race
Esimit Europa 2 yacht to compete in northern Europe for the first time
May 09, 2013
Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 will compete in the northern Europe for the very first time, participating in such important races as the Rolex Fastnet Race in the UK.
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to host record number of 380 yachts
April 12, 2013
The upcoming Rolex Fastnet Race is expected to host a record number of 380 yachts this year, including such spectacular vessels as the 100-foot charter yacht ICAP Leopard. The race will kick off on August 11, 2013.
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: RORC Increase Entries
February 26, 2013
In order to satisfy demand for places, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has increased the number of places available for IRC rated boats by an extra 40 places, to 340. To cope with this, the event will be moved to Plymouth Yacht Haven, featuring the extra berthing, if needed.
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: 300 Yacht Entry Limit Reached in 24 hours
January 09, 2013
The Royal Ocean Racing Club confirmed that the new record had been broken with 300 yacht entry limit for the 2013 Rolex Fastnet Race reached in 24 hours.
Rolex to support Fastnet Race until 2021
September 28, 2012
The popular, biennial Fastnet Race will partner with Rolex for the next five editions, until 2021. Its 2013 edition will kick off on August 11.
Henri Lloyd official clothing supplier of the RORC
June 08, 2012
RORC has announced the partnership with Henri Lloyd, appointing the company as the official clothing supplier on a long term basis.
2011 RORC Season’s Points Championship Winners
October 12, 2011
When the 300 places for the Rolex Fastnet Race were filled within 10 days of the entries opening, it became obvious that 2011 would be a notable year for offshore racing with the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC). With 300 miles of offshore racing required from each boat before the start of the Fastnet, the…
Niklas Zennström’s Rán winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race and the prestigious Fastnet Challenge Cup
August 19, 2011
For the first time in more than 50 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has a back-to-back handicap winner. Following on from her victory under IRC in 2009, this afternoon the Royal Ocean Race Club has confirmed that Niklas Zennström’s Rán (GBR) is once again the overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race and the prestigious…
Rolex Fastnet Race: SY Rambler 100 capsized in the Celtic Sea
August 16, 2011
Sailing yacht Rambler 100 capsized in the Celtic Sea during the Rolex Fastnet Race. All of the shaken crew were rescued by Baltimore Lifeboat.
Rolex Fastnet Race to start in 2 days
August 12, 2011
With just over two days left until the start of the Rolex Fastnet Race, a press conference was held yesterday in the Sir Max Aitken Museum in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
Tidetech shows complex tidal influences for 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes
July 13, 2011
A recently-developed, high-resolution tidal model for the Solent and UK south coast has revealed the complexity of tidal streams and currents in this competitive racing area. The model details an area including Southampton Water, the entire Solent, the southern sectors of the Isle of Wight and the entrance to Chichester Harbour. Tidal data of this resolution…
Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: Tortoises and Hares
May 20, 2011
The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race. When the British Isles weather conspires to deliver conditions typical of the time of year it becomes a true test of human endeavour. It is for this reason that the 608-nautical mile race consistently attracts a large and varied fleet: man and machine set against the…
Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: RORC confirms huge interest in iconic race
January 20, 2011
Entry for one of the world’s most popular yacht races opened at midnight on Sunday 9 January and by midday Monday, nearly 100 entries had signed up, with an unprecedented number doing so in the early hours of the morning. The trend continued over the next couple of days when the halfway mark of 150 boats was reached for the race which has a maximum entry of 300 boats. Within a week, 250 boats had entered!
