RACING - Fastnet Campaign toward start on 22 July

OVERVIEW

The 2023 Rolex Fastnet  will be the 50th Anniversary of this iconic race. It will be celebrated in Cherbourg and is likely to attract a record number of competitors. The City is already making plans for another warm welcome to participants and extra special jubilee celebrations French Style.

The race starts on Saturday 22 July from the Royal Yacht Squadron line, prior to the annual Cowes week festivities.

THE BOAT

We've chosen a First 47.7 race yacht, EH01, which we've chartered from Global Yachting. She can accommodate a crew of 11, hopefully the majority of which will be from HOEOCA

She managed a very respectable 8th in class (out of 56 finishers) and a class of 86 during the 2021 Fastnet. 

COST

£4,795 for an all-inclusive campaign, consisting of

2 training weekends
3 qualifying races
Prep day ahead of the Fastnet race
Return trip from Cherbourg
All yacht/race fees
Professional Skipper and First mate
Crew kit - T-shirt and Jacket
Safety gear
Food and drink whilst racing and training

In addition we're looking for two people to step in to fill the following pre-race event where exisiting crew members are unable to attend. Please contact David Reed if you're interested.

Thu 15 - Sun 18 June. Morgan Cup Race Cowes to Dartmouth. Price £575