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The Fastnet Race 2005

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The Legendary Fastnet Race was first held in 1925, when seven deep-draughted cruising boats started on the Royal Victoria Yacht Club line at Ryde, in the Solent, on this historic course. It was the first event of its kind and it's success immediately led to the formation of the Ocean Racing Club. The original spirit remains today, when up to 300 offshore racing yachts compete every other year, at the end of Cowes Week. Whilst no longer a part of the Admiral's Cup, the race remains a firm biennial fixture in the yachting calendar and on many a sailor's "must do list"..

Throughout its history, the weather has played a major part, never more so than in 1979, when Force 11 winds ripped through the fleet. This led to a complete review of yacht design and safety standards for offshore racing. From Cowes the 605 mile course leads down the English Channel, across the Celtic Sea to the Fastnet Rock and back to Plymouth.

This race gives you the chance to do battle with the top racing crews and compete in one of the most fascinating races ever devised. With Go Sail, you will become part of a race team, for a season. Starting with an early season race training weekend during February or March, competing in at least three compulsory qualifying R.O.R.C. races held in May, June and July, then finally taking part in this unique event.

The Go Sail team will led by Terry Rowe; he has skippered seven Fastnets, two Round Britain and four Transatlantic Races, apart from countless other inshore and offshore events. 

Have you the drive and commitment to become part of our 2005 team? ..then why not put your name on our provisional list and we will keep you informed of developments.