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How to follow the Rolex Fastnet Race

by RORC Press Office 6 Aug 2021 18:01 BST 8 August 2021
Rolex Fastnet Race start © Carlo Borlenghi / Rolex

Live show begins at 1030 BST - First start 1110 BST

The 49th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race starts on Sunday 8th August, 2021 from the Royal Yacht Squadron line, Cowes, UK.

The first warning signal is at 1100 (first start 1110) and the fleet is divided into seven groups, each starting at a different time and heading west down the Solent toward the Needles.

The live streamed Start Show, with commentary from on and off the water, begins at 1030 BST. Expert commentators: Pip Hare, Abby Ehler, Matt Sheahan, Louay Habib and Simon Vigar, will be talking us through all the action from the start of the world's biggest offshore yacht race, with analysis and interviews from competitors and organisers in build-up to the race.

Watch from 1030-1300 BST with live commentary on the Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com homepages.

Rolex Fastnet Race Start Show - photo © RORC
Rolex Fastnet Race Start Show - photo © RORC

Latest entry list

www.rolexfastnetrace.com/en/follow/follow-the-race/entrylists

Start Times

  • 1110 Multihull
  • 1125 IMOCA 60
  • Class40
  • 1140 IRC 4
  • 1155 IRC 3
  • 1210 IRC 2
  • 1225 IRC 1
  • 1240 IRC Z
Where to watch

The best vantage points of the start will be along Cowes Green and Egypt Esplanade. As the fleet funnels west out of the Solent there will be lots of chances to see the yachts from Yarmouth as well. From the mainland you can view the yachts on their outbound leg; the best places to watch are from Hurst Castle, Anvil Point, St Alban's Head and Portland Bill.

Listen

Listen to the commentary of the race on 87.9FM or online at: www.coweslive.co.uk or through the speakers if you are sitting watching the spectacle from Princes Green or on The Parade in Cowes.

Track

All yachts are fitted with a YB Tracker so you can follow an individual boat, a class or the whole fleet. The race tracker will be up on the official site closer to start day.

Play: Virtual Regatta

If you aren't on a boat in the race this year, then join thousands of armchair sailors from the comfort of your own home. The player will be on the race website, www.rolexfastnetrace.com/en/follow and at www.virtualregatta.com/en

Further information at www.rolexfastnetrace.com

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