The centenary edition of Rolex Fastnet Race may not have the same fearsome edge as the previous two races, but in many ways the test has been no less exacting. Crews have been forced to draw deep on a myriad of skills, including persistence, tenacity and tactical awareness. Complex tides, varied winds, and intense competition have brought out the best in all those taking part. The first trophies have been secured, with Monohull line honours going to the 30.5 metre (100 foot) Black Jack 100, which completed the 695nm course in two days, 12 hours, 31 minutes and 21 Seconds. The previous morning, SVR Lazartigues, the 32m (105 foot) trimaran, became the first Multihull to finish in a time of one day, 17 hours, 18 minutes and four seconds. The Rolex Fastnet Race is organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and has been partnered by Rolex since 2001. The quarter-century partnership represents a significant element within the brand’s wider relationship with yachting which began almost 70 years ago. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/3H7zUK4
Rolex celebrates human achievement, recognizing the journey marked by milestones and emotions that culminates in defining moments – determined by a path followed, not just a trophy. Since the late 1950s, Rolex has championed the perseverance and resilience in sailing across all its forms – from pioneering feats of exploration to legendary offshore races, prestigious yacht clubs and its most successful sailors. Today, Rolex supports the innovative future of sailing through its Title Partnership of the Rolex SailGP Championship, the world’s leading sailing series where the best sailors compete on identical supercharged F50 foiling catamarans on some of the world’s most famous stretches of water. Furthermore, Rolex is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events, from the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race to grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular gatherings at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup. Rolex also partners institutions that share the brand’s enduring commitment to sailing, including the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, New York Yacht Club, Royal Yacht Squadron, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia and Royal Malta Yacht Club. Integral to this relationship are the towering figures in the sport, and Rolex honours their perpetual determination in the pursuit of excellence. From groundbreaking round-the-world yachtsman Sir Francis Chichester to modern-day sailors who embody adaptability, teamwork and precision, its family of Testimonees includes legends Paul Cayard and Robert Scheidt, the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie, and heroes at the heart of the SailGP Championship, Hannah Mills, Tom Slingsby and Martine Grael.
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