"A Portrait of the Rolex Fastnet Race" By Eddie Warden Owen

Eddie Warden Owen, Chief Executive of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, describes the #Rolex Fastnet Race as one of the world’s most iconic offshore races. This impressive footage of one of sailing’s ultimate tests delivers a brief but telling glimpse of the gripping sailing that unfolds during the 603-nautical-mile ocean race – starting in front of the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, the Isle of Wight and heading to the Fastnet Rock off southwestern Ireland before sailing back across the Celtic Sea to Plymouth. Every two years, some 300 yachts from 20 countries gather for this ‘Everest of yachting’, a veritable benchmark for almost a century and a cornerstone of Rolex’s association with offshore sailing.
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Rolex watches are symbols of excellence, performance and prestige. Throughout its history, Rolex has pioneered the development of the wristwatch for the modern era. The company is at the origin of landmark innovations in watchmaking, including the first waterproof wristwatch, the Oyster, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism. Today, Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, exploration, sports and the environment through sponsoring and philanthropic programmes.

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