“Rolex Fastnet Race Day 2 - Australian first timers in the chocolates” | Sailing World

Zen inshore racing, Admiral's Cup, Cowes, UK

Sailing mate, Gordon Ketelbey, doing well with his TP52 in the famous Fastnet Offshore race. Gordie has sailed with us on our Xena. 

Based at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Gordie shipped his TP52 "Zen", to England for the famous international teams regatta, the Admiral's Cup. Where Oz are standing 4th, and our very own team from Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club are leading the international teams.

The Fastnet celebrates its centenary this year, with a record 450 (!) yachts.  And this year the main race in the Admiral’s Cup.

In Fastnet Line Honours (first over the line, regardless of handicap), Zen is lying 12th of the 450. Fastest heading home right now are the massive 70' trimarans, which power along at up to 40 knots. 

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