Fastnet Race
August 09, 2011
1997- RORC (Royal Ocean Racing Club) concluded that it was too dangerous to allow competitors departing from the Fastnet Rock to sail through those approaching the Rock. Yachts were getting bigger and faster. Allowing tired crews to sail towards each other at relative speeds in excess of 30 kts at night in bad weather was no longer an option. It was decided to place a buoy as an additional race mark about 8 miles SW of the Rock. In order to promote safety at sea Pantaenius agreed to sponsor the "Pantaenius Buoy" and are proud to have been involved for the last 14 years.
