Rolex Fastnet Race, relive the 2023 edition marked by exceptional participation

With an exceptional turnout of almost 450 boats at the start, and very strong conditions at the start in Cowes on Saturday, July 22, the race brought together professionals such as Loïck Peyron, François Gabart, Yannick Bestaven, Armel Le Cléac'h, Charlie Dalin, Jérémie Beyou, Franck Cammas, Samantha Davies and Clarisse Cremer, as well as seasoned amateurs taking part with family and friends on very large or very small yachts.

François-Xavier Ricardou Published on July 29, 2023

SVR Lazartigue wins the Fastnet, beating the event record

In very rough conditions, the Ultim SVR Lazartigue won the legendary English race. In the IMOCA class, it was the crew of the very recent Macif, led by Charlie Dalin, who came out on top. In the Ocean Fifty class, Luke Berry, assisted by Antoine Joubert aboard Le Rire Médecin-Lamotte, won. In the IRC, Botin 52 Caro won all classes.

A look back at some of the best images from Fastnet 2023

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