Fastnet 2017

[Stotty]

Anyone doing the Fastnet this year?

This will be my 1st

 

[Keen_Ed]

Not doing it this year, but somewhere, I've got a packing list.

 

[Halcyon Yachts]

Yes, I'll be out there on Scaramouche...

http://www.halcyonyachts.com/scaramouche-fastnet-race-2017/

Can't wait!

Pete

 

[savageseadog]

Yes

 

[Saguday]

Are you coming into PYH for the party afterwards?

I don't know whether to stay there out of curiosity to see what goes on or get as far away as possible...

 

[Stotty]

Are you coming into PYH for the party afterwards?

I don't know whether to stay there out of curiosity to see what goes on or get as far away as possible...

We'll be there.

My 1st Fastnet, but 4 of the guys I'm sailing with did it in 2015. They had a good party at the finish.

 

[AIDY]

Anyone point me to an entry list.... Rorc site still say 2015

 

[Stotty]

Anyone point me to an entry list.... Rorc site still say 2015

Not released yet. I guess they'll want to make sure all entrants meet the qualifying criteria before confirming.

 

[AIDY]

Good point....

 

[Stotty]

Our entry has been confirmed. Submitted my crew registration details this morning.

Have my RYA safety course Saturday morning.

 

[AIDY]

Good luck... is it a lunch time start this year ? I guess the usual screwternearing will take a while... not looked at the time for the tide to go west...

May watch the start from hurst castle.

 

[horatio_nelson]

Yes I'm doing my second. Did the 2015 race and enjoyed it hugely but conditions were frustrating particularly between Cowes and the Scillys and we never really got to sail the Class 40 I crewed on to her optimum, so I decided to come back for another go.

The crew is down to 6 rather than 8 and is a better combination of abilities and experience so I'm hoping this will be a more satisfying experience.

Really looking forward to it!

 

[Sandy]

I might pop out to wave as you all zoom by...

Often wondered not doing "Not the Fastnet Race" in the years when the speed merchants are not running.

 

[AIDY]

Entry list now up for this year.

 

[Yacht Yogi]

I'll be there on JT. Finally settled on a crew of 7. Interesting couple of weeks getting the boat weighed and measured. Rating has come down from 1.013 to 1.004 and we get to take an extra spinnaker into the bargain. This is my 1st Fastnet but my kids have both done it before as have some others in the crew. We have sailed a lot of offshore miles together in the build-up. Last practice tomorrow in the Channel Race.

 

[DPH]

I'm doing it on Fandango, a 40.7.
Then I hope I never do a long distance race in my life again.

 

[wotayottie]

I'm doing it on Fandango, a 40.7.
Then I hope I never do a long distance race in my life again.

Wasnt Cheeki a 40.7? You might get your wish.

 

[savageseadog]

Weather not looking too good for the race? Real problem for us to deliver from N Wales with current forecasts.

 

[Stotty]

Long way out for the forecasts to be accurate.... they seem to struggle to get it right 2 or 3 days out, never mind almost 2 weeks.

Good luck with the delivery.

 

[AIDY]

Weather not looking too good for the race? Real problem for us to deliver from N Wales with current forecasts.

Weather doesn't look too great... how do you get on with completing qualifier mileage, keeping the boat in north wales. Keeping a boat in the Solent I guess Rorc organised races are on the door step. Good luck.