#RolexFastnetRace #RORCracing
Seven days until the sails rise, hearts race, and dreams chase the horizon at the 50th Edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race.
Undoubtedly among the crown jewels of offshore sailing, the Rolex Fastnet Race hits a monumental 50th edition this month. It's a time to honour the race's rich heritage and its transformative influence on ocean racing
The Rolex Fastnet Race is a testament to the spirit of yachting, a prestigious event where dedicated amateur crews have triumphed over professional rivals. Participants are not just racing, but writing their names in yachting history.
#RolexFastnetRace #RORCracing
Seven days until the sails rise, hearts race, and dreams chase the horizon at the 50th Edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race.
Undoubtedly among the crown jewels of offshore sailing, the Rolex Fastnet Race hits a monumental 50th edition this month. It's a time to honour the race's rich heritage and its transformative influence on ocean racing
The Rolex Fastnet Race is a testament to the spirit of yachting, a prestigious event where dedicated amateur crews have triumphed over professional rivals. Participants are not just racing, but writing their names in yachting history.
#RolexFastnetRace #RORCracing
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00:00 What makes the Rolex Vastner race an iconic race?
00:06 I think history.
00:08 We're talking about the biggest offshore fleet in any race anywhere in the world at any time.
00:16 Tactically, probably one of the most complex race.
00:20 The first time anyone does it, finishing is the target.
00:23 Even if you've done it many times, you don't really know what you're going to face.
00:28 It's a really tough three, four day event. It's a hell of a big challenge.
00:32 You're amongst this huge fleet of boats of all shapes and sizes.
00:35 It is a classic race. It's iconic.
00:38 Getting across the finish line is a monumental achievement.
00:41 The Rolex Vastner race is the first of its kind in the world.
00:45 The Rolex Vastner race is the first of its kind in the world.
00:48 The Rolex Vastner race is the first of its kind in the world.
00:51 The Rolex Vastner race is the first of its kind in the world.
00:54 The Rolex Vastner race is the first of its kind in the world.
00:57 The Rolex Vastner race is the first of its kind in the world.
01:00 If you think back in 1925, there were six or seven boats.
01:04 We've now moved on 98 years.
01:07 The race still attracts the smaller boats, which is fundamental and very important to the race.
01:13 But also to that top end, big end of the professional classes.
01:16 We're on the same pitch.
01:18 I don't think there's anywhere else really that you can compete with the top sailors in the world
01:24 or the top sportsmen in the world on the same field.
01:27 I could do a Vastner on a much smaller budget or a much bigger budget,
01:30 but I'm still in a Vastner race and I'm still competing for the same prize.
01:33 I think that's incredible.
01:36 And what is attractive is the variety of conditions you're going to face over the three or three and a half or four days.
01:45 Racing is serious. It can be dangerous at some point.
01:51 When you can see boats jumping off waves, most normal races, you'd avoid those conditions.
01:57 But this is the Vastner and you push through it and you're pushing hard as well.
02:04 Going around the rock is always an emotional time.
02:08 It's a time when we get together as a crew and celebrate the stage we've got to in the race.
02:13 The Vastner at Rock is, I've always said, is a mythical place.
02:17 It's always magic with this very powerful lighthouse on the middle of the rock island.
02:26 [Music]
02:29 It rightly deserves that accolade of being the world's biggest yacht race.
02:43 And to a lot of Corinthian sailors, we need to respect that this is their Everest.
02:48 This potentially will be the biggest race they'll ever do in their lives and one on their bucket list.
02:53 And hopefully, I wish them all the best of luck, they'll achieve that dream.
02:58 [Music]
03:02 [Music]
03:05 (whooshing)