F astnet RACE 2017 Let‘s Rock the F astnet Class40 „Sensa tion“
Key Facts • Boat: Class40 latest generation – Sabrosa 40 „ Sensation“ • Location: Cherbourgh, France • Schedule: Check-in Cerbourgh July 31 Training/Qualification August 1-4 Arrival Solent August 4 Lay day/Light training August 5 Race Start Cowes August 6 as fast as possible ☺ Race Finish Check-out Cherbourgh August 11 The yacht is a latest generation Class40 able to make great results. Fully racing equipped with Expedition Routing Software, new CodeO, new medium spi, …
Skipper Christian Kargl Minitransat competitor 2005 (Solo Transatlantic Race) World Sailing SAFETY trainer since 2006 Internationally racing on Laser, 49er, Class40 and many other classes Skipper of Volvo Ocean 60 „ Nova One “ Guinnes World Record Holder for the longest sailed distance in a dinghy
About the race The Fastne net Race is one of the worlds big and famous offshore yachting race organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club of the United Kingdom. 'Fastnet' is a difficult contest testing both inshore and offshore skills, boat and crew preparation and speed potential. From its inception, the Fastnet Race has proven highly influential in the growth of offshore racing, and remains closely linked to advances in yacht design, sailing technique and safety equipment. The RORC is celebrat rating ng the event nt with a huge party y for competitors rs and guests! Check out for more information: http://fastnet.rorc.org/
Fastnet Race Package After our successful Fastnet Race 2015 we decided to give the chance to enjoy and feel the great experience of one of the biggest yacht races in the world to amateur sailors and have place available on our chartered Class40 „ Sensation“. The package age inclu lude des: • Charter of the boat, diesel, gas, final cleaning • Race Insurance and entry fee for the Fastnet Race • Entry to all crew events, race village and parties included in the entry fee • Food during the delivery and the race by „ Travellunch“ or „ Trek‘n Eat“. • Professional Skipper • Weather Support by top weatherrouter Jure Jerman (SLO) • T-Shirt and goodies • Place on the boat from July 30 until August 11 The package age does not include ude: • Shared costs such as berth in UK during the event, additional fresh food, travel costs from/to Cherbourgh (FRA) or Solent area (UK).
Helpful information Heal alth/Sa /Safet ety The Fastnet Race is a serious world class offshore yacht race with risks. Number one priority is safety so there is no need to risk someones life at this adventure. Anyway it‘s our obligation to ask you about your health before the race. Perso sona nal l Equip ipme ment nt We are happy to support you choosing the right equipment for the race. We have the possibility to organize life jackets, clothing and any kind of personal equipment. A detailed packing list will be supplied by 2SAIL. Ambition on We are racing on a Class40 which means that there is a competitive fleet on the start. We might not be able to compete against the best Class40 crews but the boat has proven to be fast in different conditions and sails are new or in a very good shape! We want to push the boat of course ☺
Helpful information Wher ere to to join the crew Depending on your schedule we leave it open to you to either join us in Cherbourgh (via Paris) or come to Portsmouth or Souhampton (via London). Please let us know your plans so we can arrange our schedule to meet your needs. Food, d, Drinks ks In order to keep the preparation simple we will check the food for you. We closely work together with Travellunch and Trek‘n Eat which are producing fresh vacuum packed food that is ideal for this type of race and proven to be delicious. Nevertheless we will organize fresh food as well directly before departure. Drinks will be a mix of water, beverages and electrolytic additives. Of course some wine and beer will be on board. Medic ical al check We are obliged to check your health and will send out a questionaire to check if you have something that we need to know. First aid course is done by us required by the rules.
Race course • The Fastnet Race starts in front of Cowes on Sunday August 6 • Rounding the Fastnet Rock off the coast of Ireland • Islands of Scilly to be left on Port • Finish in Plymouth
Sabrosa 40 – Our racer • Latest Generation Class40 • Weight 4.500 kg • Keel 3,00 m • Length 11,99 m - Beam 4,50 m • 8 Sails • Lifting beds • Gas cooker for heating water • Navigation by NKE, Weather Routing by Expedition Video: YOUTUBE
JOIN THE CREW … Let‘s Rock the F astnet Class40 „Sensa tion“
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