Crew space on First 40 – Jazz for Rolex Fastnet Race 2025

Cost

£4,350

Event dates

26th Jul 2025 - 31st Jul 2025

What's included

The prices includes Professional Skipper, 3 qualifying races, all boat and race costs, berth onboard, team t-shirt and hat, food when racing and training. Additional costs include flights, transfers, food ashore and personal insurance.
A Personal MOB AIS beacon is mandatory but not included in the price.

What to expect

TBC

Itinerary

May 2025 – 1st Qualifying Race – Myth of Malham
June 2025 – 2nd Qualifying Race – Morgan Cup
July 2025 – 3rd Qualifying Race – Cowes-Dinard-St Malo

Fastnet Schedule:
24th July, 10:00am – Training day 1
25th July – Training Day 2 / Boat preparation
26th July – Race start
30th July – estimated finish
2nd/3rd August – Return to sail to UK

Crew information

Coming Soon!

Prerequisite experience

The minimum experience requirements are 300 nautical miles of offshore racing or equivalent passage(s). The experience requirement shall be completed by a minimum of 30% of the crew (but no fewer than two) including the Person in Charge, and within 18 months of the start of the race. Completion of one qualifying race is required.

Where

The race starts off the Royal Yacht Squadron start line of Cowes on the Isle of Wight on the south coast of England. Leaving The Solent through The Needles Channel, the race follows the southern coastline of England westward down the English Channel, before rounding Land’s End. After crossing the Celtic Sea, the race rounds the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland. Returning on a largely reciprocal course, the race rounds the Isles of Scilly before finishing at Cherbourg.

Accommodation

TBC

Crew space on First 40 – Jazz for Rolex Fastnet Race 2025

First 40 – Jazz

The Beneteau First 40 is a yacht that many would describe as the ultimate racer/cruiser. With its uncluttered deck layout, spacious cockpit and well fitted out interior, the First 40 offers you not just speed but comfort. The First 40 has proved itself over the years but notching up impressive race results and is a firm favourite for those looking...