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Get ready for the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 - Notice of Race now online

by Louay Habib / RORC 17 Dec 2024 14:39 UTC 26 July 2025
Rolex Fastnet Race - Nieulargo Grand Soleil 40 - Annamarie Fagan © Rick Tomlinson / www.rick-tomlinson.com

With less than a month to go until registration is open for the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), has published the Notice of Race.

The Royal Ocean Racing Club celebrates its centenary year in 2025 and the 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race will be the centrepiece of an unforgettable racing season.

In addition to the broad details of the event, the NOR includes its full schedule, from registration opening at 1000 UTC (1100 French time) on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, to the start date of Saturday 26 July.

Prior to registration opening on 15 January, competitors are advised to set up or review their accounts at SailRaceHQ.com.

Based on previous editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race, the entry list is expected to be filled within minutes of registration opening, with latecomers going on to a waiting list. However, as usual, RORC members will be given priority entry and a discounted entry fee, although this applies only to boat owners and skippers who are members.

The Rolex Fastnet Race is the world's largest offshore yacht race. This is largely because of it being open to the complete cross section of the sailing community; from first timers, family, club and sailing school teams, to IRC racers, doublehanders and multihulls, to the professional entries such as IMOCAs. It offers the unique experience of amateurs being on the same starting line as some of the sport's most high profile teams and crews.

Key details:

Set up or review your SailRaceHQ account: www.sailracehq.com
Register on 15 January 2025 at 1000 UTC: www.sailracehq.com
Read the complete guide for entrants
For questions, contact the RORC Race Team:

For further information, please go to: rolexfastnetrace.com

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