Offshore

Cowes Week racing Sunday cancelled due to adverse weather conditions

Racing has been cancelled for Sunday at the Cowes Week regatta due to adverse weather conditions in the Solent.

Cowes Week 2023 off to a thrilling start

Cowes Week 2023 got off to a thrilling start Saturday with sparkling sunshine, and winds gusting well over 20kts from the southwest

Max Klink’s Botin 52 Caro overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race

Max Klink’s Botin 52 Caro has been crowned overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race.

Rolex Fastnet Race – Max Klink’s Botin 52 Caro has won IRC Zero

Max Klink’s Botin 52 Caro has won IRC Zero and is looking like a solid contender for overall victory in the Rolex Fastnet Race.

Rolex Fastnet Race – MACIF Santé Prévoyance takes Monohull Line Honours

Imoca MACIF – Santé Prévoyance, skippered by Charlie Dalin, has crossed the finish line to take ROlex Fastnet Race Monohull Line Honours

1st Multihull Ultim Trimaran SVR Lazartigue

Rolex Fastnet Race – SVR Lazartigue take Multihull Line Honours in New Record

The 32m Ultim Trimaran SVR Lazartigue, skippered by François Gabart has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 50th Edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race

2023 RORC Fastnet - 1st Round Fastnet Rock

32m Ultim Trimaran SVR Lazartigue first to Fastnet Rock

Ultim Trimaran SVR Lazartigue, skippered by François Gabart, first to round the Fastnet Rock. 100 yachts are reported to have retired after the first night of the Rolex Fastnet Race

Rolex Fastnet Race – And They’re Off!

The 50th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Rolex Fastnet Race set sail with the first start from the Royal Yacht Squadron line at 13:00 BST, See Video here

Rolex Fastnet Race – Record-sized fleet first start 13:00 hrs from Cowes

The 50th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Rolex Fastnet Race sets sail from Cowes this Saturday 22 July.

11 countries eager to race for the 2025 Admiral’s Cup

Over the past month, the RORC has received expressions of interest from all over the world for the 2025 Admiral’s Cup.

50th Rolex Fastnet Race – Fresh upwind start forecast

At present the forecast for Saturday’s Rolex Fastnet Race start from Cowes shows taking place in breezy upwind conditions.

Meltemi propels Leopard 3 to AEGEAN 600 Line honours and course record

Thanks to its famous Meltemi, the third edition of the Aegean 600 this week galvanised its reputation as one of the windiest of the world’s 600 mile offshore races