Fastnet Challenge 2012
Portsmouth – Fastnet Rock – Portsmouth
The Challenge
Take on the Challenge of sailing from Portsmouth, around the Fastnet Rock off the South -West tip of Ireland and back again on one of our 72ft Challenger Racing Yachts as fast as you can!
The Voyage
The voyage will begin in Portsmouth. You will then sail to Brixham as a warm-up and then onto Falmouth before sailing all the way to the Fastnet Rock and back to Portsmouth against the clock.
The Training
You will be fully trained by our professional crew so although some sailing experience is advisable, it is not necessary.
The Yachts
The iconic Challenger 72ft Yachts were made for this challenge! Having already circumnavigated the world twice these cutter rigged steel sloops are perfect for giving the ultimate combination of excitment and safety.
The Dates
TRAINING WEEKEND
Friday 9 March – Sunday 11 March
FASTNET CHALLENGE
Friday 16 March- Sunday 25 March
Price
Open to people aged between 18 – 65
£ 1, 495 per person including:
- 1 x Training Weekend
- 1 x Fastnet Challenge
- 1 x Team Jacket
- All meal on board
- Use of wet weather gear & safety equipment .
When rounding the rock it was really foggy but then the fog kindly lifted and there it was, the infamous Fastnet Rock! It was an immense feeling and we were all buzzing, the wind then picked up and we were off racing …..The camaraderie amongst the crew was superb. Toni


















