Source: RORC
Extra Capacity for Rolex Fastnet Race as Plymouth Yacht Haven selected as host port RORC Increases number of entries to satisfy demand.
With the entry limit of 300 filled within 24 hours, over 100 boats on the waiting list and entries from multihulls, IMOCA 60s and Class 40s still coming in, demand for places in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race have been greater than ever. To answer this unprecedented demand the RORC has decided to increase the number of places available for IRC rated boats by an extra 40 places, to 340. The addition of multihulls, IMOCAs, Class 40s and Mini Transats could easily bring the total fleet to 380 boats and to cope with this the club has decided to move the event to Plymouth Yacht Haven which has the capacity to supply the extra berthing that is needed.
“With so much demand we had to find a solution and moving the event to Plymouth Yacht Haven and working with Queen Anne’s Battery, Sutton Harbour and Mayflower marinas should give us the capacity we need to berth a fleet of this size and provide the facilities expected by over 3000 sailors” says RORC CEO, Eddie Warden Owen.
