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What happened in the 1979 Fastnet race?
Back in 1979, Ted Turner’s Tenacious won the Fastnet Race, with a corrected time of 3 days 8 hours. Over the last 30 years the average speed across the 605-mile Fastnet course has increased phenomenally: at the elite end, the fastest Ultime trimarans complete the course in just a third of Tenacious’s time.
What was the name of the storm that hit the Fastnet Race?
BBC ON THIS DAY | 14 | 1979: Freak storm hits yacht race. Dozens of yachts have been lost and at least three people killed after a freak storm blew up in the Irish Sea during the Fastnet yacht race.
When was the first Fastnet Race?
1925
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How long does the Fastnet race take?
At over 600 miles from start to finish, this race is THE aspirational race for novices and experienced sailors alike. You will join the yacht in Cowes a day or two before the race starts on the Sunday. The time it takes to do the race depends entirely on the wind. Allow 5 or 6 days but you should set aside the week.
How many died in the Fastnet race in 1979?
19 fatalities
In 1979, it was the climax of the five-race Admiral’s Cup competition, as it had been since 1957. A worse-than-expected storm on the third day of the race wreaked havoc on over 303 yachts that started the biennial race, resulting in 19 fatalities (15 yachtsmen and four spectators).
What is heaving to in a sailboat?
To heave to is to park the boat while out at sea. Heaving to is setting the sails so the jib wants to sail one way while the main wants to sail another so, with some rudder adjustment, the boat stands nearly still.
What does Fastnet mean?
proper noun. 1A rocky islet off the south-western coast of Ireland. 1.1A shipping forecast area covering the Celtic Sea off the south coast of Ireland as far as the latitude of the Scilly Isles.
How many died in 1979 Fastnet?
The Fastnet Race Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Cowes, Isle of Wight lists 19 fatalities; the 15 above and Olivia Davidson, John Dix, Richard Pendred, and Peter Pickering who were aboard Bucks Fizz, a yacht shadowing the fleet to view the race.
What category is the Fastnet Race?
Category 2
The Rolex Fastnet Race is organised in accordance with Category 2 of the World Sailing Special Regulations with RORC Prescriptions.
How many boats are in the Fastnet Race?
450 boats
In total 450 boats will compete, including entries in the Class 40, IMOCA 60, Volvo Ocean 65 and Multihull grand prix classes. 5. The main trophy for overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet is called the Fastnet Challenge Cup.
Who won Fastnet?
Sunrise
Tom Kneen’s JPK 11.80 Sunrise has been crowned overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race 2021.