Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 – 01 August – Centenary Respects Reputation

For 100 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has stood as one of offshore sailing’s most complete proving grounds. The 51st edition, marking the centenary of the race’s founding in 1925, more than lived up to that reputation. The story of 2025 adds to the legend. This is more than a just a yacht race. It is a true test, an irresistible challenge. The Rolex Fastnet Race has come a long from the seven yachts that took part one century ago. The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), itself founded in the immediate aftermath, may be proud of the reputation and standing its flagship contest has achieved. Rolex, too, is proud to be associated a race which continues to epitomize both human endeavour and achievement. Organized by RORC, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been supported by Rolex since 2001, and is a pillar of its privileged relationship with yachting, which began almost 70 years ago. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/4l78Us8 Rolex celebrates human achievement, recognizing the journey marked by milestones and emotions that culminates in defining moments – determined by a path followed, not just a trophy. Since the late 1950s, Rolex has championed the perseverance and resilience in sailing across all its forms – from pioneering feats of exploration to legendary offshore races, prestigious yacht clubs and its most successful sailors. Today, Rolex supports the innovative future of sailing through its Title Partnership of the Rolex SailGP Championship, the world’s leading sailing series where