The Original Lonely Rock race was first sailed in 1925, since then the course has enjoyed a very colourful history with some real stand out moments.
The first ever boat to win was called 'Jolie Brise', stamping her name on yachting history in the process. To this date, five boats have won the race outright two times but there is only one who has won three Fastnet Races, that is 'Jolie Brise'.
A number of designers have won the race over the years but the one that stands out by far is Sparkman and Stephens with no fewer than 10 race wins.
2022 will see the next episode in the history of the Original Fastnet course when the fleet start in the area of Ryde, as it did in 1925 and 2020. Following this the RWYC will honour and respect all those who have sailed this world-wide recognised classic over the years in running the original course in 2025 to celebrate the 100years of the Original Fastnet course.
Entries for this year are open;
Discounted early entry fees are available up to May 4th.
For further information, please refer to rwyc.org/lrr or email lrr@rwyc.org
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