Secure a place with Sailing Ventures for our 2009 Fastnet Race campaign and become part of something incredible and experience one of the greatest yacht races in the world.
The Fastnet is a one of the most famous classic offshore yacht races and takes place every other year over a course of 608 miles, lasting about 5 days and nights with up to 300 yachts competing. The start is from Cowes, Isle of Wight, out through the Needles round Lands End, across the Celtic Sea and round the Fastnet Rock, off the southwest coast of Ireland, then  passing south of the Isles of Scilly with the finish at Plymouth in Devon.

The Fastnet Race 2009 package includes yacht race training, three RORC qualifying channel races, a First aid at sea and the ISAF sea survival course.
Fastnet Race qualifying – At least 50% of the Fastnet crew must complete 300 miles of RORC racing to enter the Rolex Fastnet Race 2009 but we would like the whole crew to qualify.

Sailing Ventures training weekend will be held in the western Solent on a Saturday and Sunday in March or April tba. Sailing Ventures qualifying races for the Fastnet will be the “Myth of Malham” on 22/23 -25 May 230nm around Eddystone, “De Guingand Bowl” on 12/13 – 14 June 100-175nm around the cans and the “Morgan Cup” on 26 – 28 June 75-175nm to Cherbourg with a reserve race on 24/25 -26 July if required.

RORC Fastnet 2009 Campaign breakdown

• Professional skipper
• Race Training Weekend
• First aid at sea & ISAF sea survival
• Three RORC races (Fastnet Race qualifiers)
• Safety gear whilst on board
• Food for both race training and offshore yacht racing
• All RORC Yacht Race fees and yacht insurance (excludes personal insurance)

The RORC Fastnet 2009 Experience can be yours for just £2850 and a deposit of £950 could secure your place.