Ok so this is the big one, the new alternative to the RORC Fastnet Race. The Lonely Rock Race is based on the “classic” Fastnet race (last done in 2019) however for 2021 it’s been shortened a bit so it starts and ends in Plymouth. over 500 miles of open-ocean racing with the best of the best. You’ll potentially be up against multi-million pound racing yachts, including the Volvo Ocean race fleet, IMOCA boats, plus a whole host of other exotica.
This isn’t for the faint of heart. This race required dedication, guts, drive and determination, along with the skills and ability to perform as a member of a team.
We’ll put you through your necessary RYA Sea Surival, ISAF Offshore Safety and RYA First Aid at Sea courses, put you through gruelling training weekends and in all kinds of weather. You’ll get wet, you’ll get tired, you’ll be excited and exhausted, but most of all you’ll get to experience a legendary race which you’ll never forget.
In order to get the best from this event, you need to be fit, healthy, and understand that this won’t be easy. It’s not a pleasure cruise. This is a demanding offshore race which has in the past killed people. Sounds harsh? well, it is. Deal with it! So, you need to invest heavily in yourself, get fit, lose the pounds, train, train and then train some more. If the weather looks awful outside, then get out and go sailing! Obviously there are limits to this, but you’ll have to prepare for the fact that on Lonely Rock Race, you can’t chose the weather or pop into a marina for the night. Once you start, you are on it until you finish!
This is a lifetime experience you won’t forget. Its an investment in your sailing career and you need to take a long hard look at yourself and decide if you are up for it. If you are, give us a call, and lets get ready for Lonely Rock Race 2021!
