Rolex Fastnet Race 2015 – Preview

The biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, has been an established fixture on the ocean racing circuit since 1925. The 603-nautical mile race is a test of strategy and skill with challenging tidal currents and changeable weather. The fleet starts off the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, races out of the Solent and across the often tempestuous Celtic Sea to the Fastnet Rock, before returning on a reciprocal course to the finish off Plymouth. This year marks the 46th edition of this international classic organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The race will be held from 16-21 August.