Wednesday 7th August 2019
Rolex Fastnet Race 2019
Xp 50 Freya captured in a perfect X-moment rounding the Fastnet Rock.
Freya made Line Honours in 3d 2h 5m 21s and was thereby the first X-Yacht to cross the finish line in Plymouth.
Top five fastest X-Yachts (Line Honours):
1. Xp 50, Freya – 3d 2h 5m 21s
2. Xp 44, Warrior Won – 3d 2h 46m 47s
3. Xp 44, Orange Mecanix – 3d 4h 41m 10s
4. Xp 44, Xtra Staerk – 3d 6h 19m 25s
5. Xp 44, Simples – 3d – 9h 13m 40s
Despite a distance of 605 nm, the teams managed to stay focused and be at each other’s tales throughout the race.
© Kurt Arrigo / Rolex