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ROLEX FASTNET RACE
Cowes, Start 11.08.2013
http://fastnet.rorc.org/ - Übersicht
17.08.2013
The last hurrah!
Competitors enjoyed a fitting finale to the Rolex Fastnet Race with the prizegiving for the world's largest offshore yacht race being held on Mountbatten Green.
With a backdrop of the Citadel and Plymouth Hoe, the setting where history has it that Sir Francis Drake first spied the Spanish Armada while playing a game of bowls, prizegiving attendees were treated to their own piece of Fastnet history. Almost completely unchoreographed, proceedings coincided with the arrival of the gaff pilot cutter, Jolie Brise, the winner of first ever Fastnet Race in 1925 and still the only boat to have won the race on three occasions.
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Jolie Brise received three cheers from the crowds at the Prizegiving last evening
as she finished her epic Fastnet Race.
Photo: Tim Wright/photoaction.com
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Since 1977, Dauntsey's School in Wiltshire gained use of the boat and in 2003 finally acquired her. According to her skipper Toby Maris, Jolie Brise last competed in the Rolex Fastnet Race during the 1990s and prior to that not since prior to World War Two.
"We are making very good progress towards the things we want to achieve," Maris said en route to the Rock. "The students have been having a very good sail, we want to complete the race and finish ahead of Duet and we want to enjoy ourselves. It will be an iconic moment when we get around the Rock."
However the 50 tonne pilot cutter is some way from being a state of the art racing yacht. "It is like taking a soggy 50 tonne log upwind!" Maris jokes.
Jolie Brise Tim Wright Jolie Brise received three cheers from the crowds at the Prizegiving last evening as she finished her epic Fastnet Race. Photo: Tim Wright/photoaction.com
Jolie Brise's fly-by up the Cattewater, en route to the Rolex Fastnet Race hub at Plymouth Yacht Haven, was followed by a magnificent display by the Aerostars Aerobatic Display Team.
Mike Greville, Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, congratulated competitors on their participation in the race. He noted not only this year's record size fleet, but also the high number of international competitors and the tiny number of retirements - just ten from 336 starters. He also thanked the sponsors, in particular Rolex, who after 12 years of backing the biennial event, have since committed to support the race until 2021.
Richard de Leyser, Managing Director of Rolex UK and Ireland added: "I'd like to congratulate all 336 crews and the huge number of competitors we had in the race this year. We know what a huge commitment it is just to make it to the start line and we should spare a thought for those who haven't made it to the finish line.
"I would like to make a special mention to all the international teams who have made the effort to be here. It is terrific to see two teams from Australia that have made it all the way here." De Leyser was formerly General Manager of Rolex Australia, where the Swiss watch manufacturer backs the Rolex Sydney Hobart.
Racing Manager of the Royal Ocean Racing Club Nick Elliott then took over as master of ceremonies for the prizegiving.
The biggest haul of silverware of course went to the French father and son team of Pascal and Alexis Loison, the first ever doublehanded crew to win the Rolex Fastnet Race outright. In addition to the top prizes of the Fastnet Challenge Cup and a Rolex Yachtmaster Chronometer, they also won trophies for being the top non-British yacht in IRC, the best corrected time for a yacht with a skipper aged 18-30, the winning navigator, the best two handed boats in IRC and winning IRC Three.
Popular winners, the humble French duo received a standing ovation as a tearful Pascal Loisin made a short speech: "What a great race. I am happy to win with my son. It was a great achievement. Thank you for everything."
The next Rolex Fastnet Race will take place 16th August 2015.
The Prizes
Hobo Trophy for the best One-Design yacht in IRC: Mefisto (Sigma 38), Kevin Sussmilch
Sparkman and Stephens Trophy for the best S&S boat Overall: Winsome (S&S 41), Harry Heijst
Swan North European Challenge Cup presented by Swan Yachts for First Swan on elapsed time: Plis Play (Swan 80), sailed by Vicente Garcia
Gazprom Swan 60 Plate presented by Swan Yachts for First Swan 60: Petite Flamme, Dmitry Samokhin
Whirlwind Trophy for the best Swan Overall: Best Buddies (Swan 441 R), Kay-Johannes and Susann Wrede
Bloodhound Cup for the best corporate yacht: Team from Attenda on Dusty P Logic (First 40), Sailing Logic skippered by Nick Martin
Joggernaut Trophy for Best Irish Yacht Overall: Discover Ireland (Reflex 38) Martin Breen and sailed by Aodhan Fitzgerald
Joe Powder Trophy for best corrected time in IRC at the Fastnet Rock and first in IRC Three A Rhapsodie V (J/120) Jean Jacques Godet
Culdrose Trophy for the best Service Yacht in IRC round the Fastnet Rock on corrected time and Inter Regimental Cup for best Service yacht in IRC Overall: British Soldier (J/111) Army Sailing Association, sailed by Henry Foster
Roger Justice Trophy for the best Sailing School Yacht Overall and 1st in IRC Two A: Scarlet Logic (Oyster 48), Ross Applebey and Sailing Logic
Maite de Arambalza Trophy for the best Yacht with a female skipper: Southern Child (First 40), Lucy Reynolds
Coates Scholfield Trophy for the yacht whose crew sailed the furthest to complete the race: Duffy (Dufour 34e), Enrico Calvi
Dennis Doyle Memorial Salver for the skipper who has taken part in the greatest number of Fastnet races: Ken Newman - 28 races( Marinero)
Martin Illingworth Trophy for the best yacht club team in IRC Overall is the team from UNCL: Inis Mor (Ker 39) Bernard and Laurent Gouy; Courrier Vintage (MC 34 Patton), Sam Marsaudon and sailed by Géry Trentesaux; Lann Ael (JPK 110), Didier Gaudoux
Multihull trophies:
Yachts and Yachting Catamaran Trophy for the first Multihull home: Spindrift 2 (VPLP 140 trimaran) Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard
Croda Wave Trophy for the best MOCRA multihull Overall: Oman Air - Musandam (MOD 70) Sidney Gavignet
MOCRA Crystal Trophy for the best MOCRA multihull under 50 ft: Paradox (Dazcat 10m), Will Claxton
Elapsed time trophies:
RORC IMOCA 60 Trophy for the first IMOCA 60 home: MACIF, Francois Gabart and Michel Desjoyeaux
First Figaro II home: Artemis 77, Nikki Curwen and Charlie Dalin
Clarion Cup for the first British Yacht Home and Royal Thames Yacht Club Spirit Cup for the first Royal Thames yacht home: ICAP Leopard (Farr 100) Mike Slade
Jolie Brise Cup for the first Yacht Home in IRC One to Four: Tonnerre de Breskens (Ker 46), Piet Vroon
Erroll Bruce Cup for the first Yacht Home in IRC Zero: Bella Mente (JV 72) Hap Fauth
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Media Enquiries:
Peta Stuart-Hunt - Acting Press Officer
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Katie Steiness, Media Coordinator
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United Kingdom
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Results:
The order of finishers & results will be posted on the official race website:
For the Fastnet Rock rounding times: http://fastnet.rorc.org/results/2013/rfr-line-honours01.html
For the finish: http://fastnet.rorc.org/results/2013/rfr-line-honours02.html
Track the Fleet:
Watch the Rolex Fastnet Race unfold online with the fleet tracker. Trackers are fitted to every yacht so you can see each boat's position along the course. View by class or select your favourites to follow friends and family, check out their boat speed and weather conditions in real time, read the social media feed and see how the live leader board is developing
Play the Game: Armchair enthusiasts can negotiate the 608-mile course from the safety of their living room by playing the Virtual Fastnet Game. Choose your yacht name, plan your strategy and see how you fare against a huge fleet. Be warned: this game is very addictive! To start the game, visit: http://manyclick.manyplayers.com/click.php?li=109
Social Media: Regular updates on: Facebook.com/royaloceanracingclub Twitter:#fastnet
Rolex Fastnet Race Facts & Stats:
The biennial Rolex Fastnet Race is the World's largest and oldest offshore race
2013 - record fleet of 350 yachts and 3,500+ crews
Course: 611 nautical miles (1,132 km) non-stop race starts from Cowes, Isle of Wight to Plymouth, England via the Fastnet Rock, off the southern tip of Ireland
Partners/suppliers: Henri Lloyd: Official Clothing Provider, Pantaenius, INMARSAT
300 boats in IRC plus around 50 Non-IRC rated 'professional' classes. The race attracts both fully professional and amateur sailors
Largest yacht (Non-IRC): Spindrift 2: VPLP 140 Trimaran: 40.00m (131ft). Largest (IRC): Esimit Europa 2: RP100: 30.48m (100ft), skippered by: Jochen Schümann
Smallest yacht: (Non-IRC): Astelle and Makani: both Corsair 31- 01D: 9.40m (30.10ft)
Smallest yacht: (IRC): Brightwork: Rogers 30: 9.53m (31.3ft
The Spinlock IRC rating rule is administered jointly by the RORC Rating Office in Lymington, UK and UNCL Centre de Calcul in Paris, France. The RORC Rating Office is the technical hub of the Royal Ocean Racing Club and recognised globally as a centre of excellence for measurement. For Spinlock IRC rating information in the UK please see www.rorcrating.com
Rolex Fastnet Race:
The Rolex Fastnet Race is organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and just 7 boats sailed in the first race in 1925. The race has been sponsored since 2001 by Rolex SA of Geneva and is legendary within the world of ocean racing. The 45th edition of the biennial race will start off the Royal Yacht Squadron line, Cowes, Isle of Wight on Sunday 11th August 2013. It is the largest offshore race in the world and attracts the most diverse fleet of yachts ranging from just over 30ft to 131ft, with boats and crews from 22 countries and five continents.
Rolex:
Leading brand of the Swiss watch industry, Rolex, headquartered in Geneva, enjoys an unrivalled reputation for quality and expertise the world over. Its OYSTER watches, all certified as chronometers for their precision, are symbols of excellence, performance and prestige. Pioneer in the development of the wristwatch as early as 1905, the brand is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the OYSTER, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the PERPETUAL rotor self-winding mechanism introduced in 1931. Rolex has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history. A truly integrated and independent manufacturing company, Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, exploration, sports, the spirit of enterprise, and the environment through a broad palette of sponsoring activities as well as philanthropic programmes. More information about Rolex may be found at http://www.rolex.com
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