Rolex Fastnet Race 2021 – 09 August – Impressive Achievements

The second day of the 2021 edition of Rolex Fastnet Race witnessed two remarkable achievements. The French trimaran, Maxi Edmond De Rothschild, repeated her performance of 2019 by rounding the Fastnet Rock first and going on to take line honours across the entire fleet, finishing in Cherbourg some 12 hours after passing the rock. Behind her, the Monegasque supermaxi, Skorpios, in her debut competitive outing was the first monohull yacht to reach the iconic landmark, rounding the rock in the early evening; a remarkable first success for this freshly launched yacht. The Rolex Fastnet Race is organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and has been partnered by Rolex since 2001. The race is a legendary sporting contest that demands the very best from crews hoping to complete the 695 nautical mile course. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/3ArXaJJ Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. The Swiss watchmaker naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting six decades ago and the brand’s enduring partnership now encompasses the most prestigious clubs, races and regattas, as well as towering figures in the sport, including ground-breaking round-the-world yachtsman Sir Francis Chichester and the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie. Today, Rolex is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events – from leading offshore races such as the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the biennial Rol