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Rolex Fastnet Race 2025: Heading for a Record-Breaking Edition

A legendary race, outstanding performances, and the true spirit of sailing on the open sea.
The 51st edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, a legendary offshore race organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, took place at the end of July 2025. As always, it lived up to expectations: an international fleet, challenging conditions, and precise maneuvers for the 444 participating crews.
A French victory in IRC Overall
Cocorico! The JPK 1050 Léon, skippered by Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert, claimed victory on corrected time (IRC Overall) and took home the prestigious Fastnet Challenge Cup. A remarkable achievement for this all-French duo aboard a boat they know inside out.
Race Highlights
Start: Cowes (Isle of Wight), July 26
Course: 695 nautical miles via the famous Fastnet Rock, then returning to Cherbourg
Multihulls: Victory for SVR-Lazartigue, led by Tom Laperche, in 1 day 17 hours 18 minutes 04 seconds
Monohulls: Black Jack 100 took Line Honours in 2 days 12 hours 31 minutes 21 seconds
Weather conditions, tactical decisions around Fastnet Rock, and the currents of Cotentin played a decisive role in this edition.