Fastnet underway
The 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race underlined its position as the world’s largest offshore race as 444 yachts set off from Cowes, England.
The McIntyre Ocean Globe fleet is crossing the equator and the sweltering doldrums scorch sailors on their homeward-bound Leg 4.
OGR crews facing reality of long, hard slog north towards the finish line.
The countdown is on until the Cowes Etchells Worlds 2022, 19 to 24 September.