The Solent laid on 'classic' conditions for the start of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's 47th Rolex Fastnet Race. In brilliant sunshine and with brisk westerly winds gusting up to 20 knots, the giant fleet tacked up the western Solent before compressing through the usual bottleneck at Hurst Narrows. A record-sized fleet of 368 boats started the race, 12 more than two years ago, … [Read more...] about Classic upwind start for record breaking Rolex Fastnet Race
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Can France make it a Rolex Fastnet Race hat trick?
In the last two editions of the RORC's biennial flagship event from Cowes to Plymouth via southwest Ireland's most famous rock, French boats have not just won, they have dominated. For example in the last race in 2015, Géry Trentesaux's JPK 10.80 Courrier Du Leon won by more than two and a half hours, and, despite racing in IRC Three, beat all of the IRC Two boats … [Read more...] about Can France make it a Rolex Fastnet Race hat trick?
Ministry of Defence engineering apprentices rebuilt school garden
Ministry of Defence engineering apprentices have delighted children by transformed an inner-city garden. The ageing garden has been reborn after the green-fingered apprentices from HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth re-designed, rebuilt and replanted the outdoor classroom and recreational space. 16 apprentices consulted with the children and staff of Mount Wise Primary … [Read more...] about Ministry of Defence engineering apprentices rebuilt school garden
The Queen’s Harbour Master and MoD Police advising on water safety
The Queen’s Harbour Master and Ministry of Defence Police are advising leisure water users to follow simple safety advice during the summer holidays. Carl Necker, Queen’s Harbour Master (QHM) is keen for as many people as possible enjoying the waters of Plymouth Sound and the Tamar Estuaries. He says a few simple precautions and plans will help ensure everyone … [Read more...] about The Queen’s Harbour Master and MoD Police advising on water safety
Rolex Fastnet Race . Fight to be first home
While the Judel-Vrolijk 115 Nikata will be the largest yacht competing among the 350 or so yachts starting the Rolex Fastnet Race on Sunday 6 August, the battle for line honours glory looks set to be between two titans of the grand prix racing world. Finnish Whitbread Round the World Race legend Ludde Ingvall returns having previously put in one of the most … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Race . Fight to be first home
Crystal ball-gazing for the Rolex Fastnet Race winner
Second-guessing the winner under IRC among the 340 boats competing in August's Rolex Fastnet Race is tough. The outcome of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's biennial flagship event will depend on the weather: A brisk start should favour the big boats; a light start and lively finish the smaller ones, but it is not simple given the race's complexity with headlands and … [Read more...] about Crystal ball-gazing for the Rolex Fastnet Race winner
Britain’s Ocean City Welcomes New Poet Laureate Thom Boulton
On Wednesday 19 October, Thom Boulton was announced as Plymouth’s new Poet Laureate. At an event held at Plymouth Athenaeum, five talented poets who had been shortlisted for this honorary role (David Wooley, Dennis Silverwood, Rosemarie Corlett, John Horsham and Thom Boulton) performed a selection of their work. The judges (Dom Jinks, Director of Plymouth Culture, Heather … [Read more...] about Britain’s Ocean City Welcomes New Poet Laureate Thom Boulton
Chris Grayston. The Secret to Success in the music Industry
The Secret to Success in the music Industry is a book by Chris Grayston a man who needs little introduction, with over 25 years experience in the music industry as an; events director, music promoter, music manager, record label owner, distributer, song writer, producer, publisher and recording studio owner, he can now add author to his resume! The man behind top UK acts … [Read more...] about Chris Grayston. The Secret to Success in the music Industry
America’s Cup Portsmouth. Big Ben takes a big win
It really was Super Sunday for Ben Ainslie and Land Rover BAR whose second place in the last of Sunday’s three races gave them the overall regatta win at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were on hand to present the awards and it was a fitting end to an amazing weekend of action for the British fans in … [Read more...] about America’s Cup Portsmouth. Big Ben takes a big win
America’s Cup Portsmouth. Oracle Team USA with two race victories
ORACLE TEAM USA opened Super Sunday with a second place finish and followed it up with two race victories to close within just one point of the winning home team. But that was as close as Jimmy Spithill and crew could get. "It was a good Sunday, we won the day, but it just wasn't enough," Spithill said. "It came down to consistency. On Saturday BAR had a fifth and we … [Read more...] about America’s Cup Portsmouth. Oracle Team USA with two race victories
