RORC Fastnet Campaign 2011

ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?

 

Over 1,400 miles of Offshore Sailing, five Offshore Races including ‘The Rolex Fastnet Race’ and three training weekends. This is not just the Fastnet Race it is a full offshore race training campaign. If your aim is to be able to go in to the office in August and boast to your work mates about how you competed in the gruelling Fastnet then you need not apply, there are plenty race charter companies who will help you fulfil that ambition. If however you want to be part of a strong team working as one towards a unified goal of winning then read on. This is not an ordinary campaign offered by an ordinary charter company. Full training is provided and motivated team players of any ability are welcome. Experience, qualifications and racing skills are not required. 

 

 

We are offering you a fabulous opportunity to take part in one of the yachting calendars most exhilarating races. As full training will be given, racing experience isn't necessary although enthusiasm and a desire to win are vital. Stormforce Coaching have designed an exciting offshore race package for the 2011 Rolex Fastnet Campaign that combines fun with comprehensive learning and genuine racing knowledge.

 

The Fastnet is about much more than simply taking part in a race. Included in our Campaign Package are three training weekends (two ashore and one on the water), five offshore races and of course, the Fastnet race itself. The campaign has been carefully put together to allow you to join us while taking the minimum time off work; training days are over weekends as are most of the events. To join us you do not require a long sailing or racing background. We are looking for team members who are enthusiastic, motivated and committed. 

 

Competing in the Fastnet also gives you a chance to accomplish personal goals. As a team we will be competing in one of the most demanding yacht races in the world. We will need every ounce of every individual's energy and commitment to achieve a good result- when was the last time you really pushed yourself?

In the 2007 Fastnet Race our Chief Instructor skippered a sailing school crew to victory with a win in Class and only one of 50 boats that finished (from 300 starters). Having learnt from that

campaign we have made a few small tweaks to the product but will essentially be following our proven formulae.

 

 

 

 

THE PROGRAM

 

Training Weekend 1 - afloat (early April 2011). Welcome on the Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday will be devoted to sail training. Accommodation provided on board.

 

 

ISAF Shore-based training weekend - (April, May or June 2011). Life raft and sea survival training takes place in the pool on Saturday. Heavy weather tactics are cover on the Sunday morning and race tactics Sunday afternoon. 

 

 

RORC Cervantes Trophy qualifying race - (30th April - 1st-3 May 2011). Our first race of the campaign start from Cowes and heads across the channel to Le Havre. The course will be between 90 and 160 miles. Following a meal out in France and a rest we will race back to Southampton on the Bank Holiday Monday. Accommodation provided on board.

 

 

Trophee Guillaume Le Conquerant (1 – 2 May 2011). The return race is 95 miles back to Cowes. Accommodation provided on board.

 

 

Training Weekend  2 - afloat (Mid May 2011). Briefing on the Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday will be devoted to sail training. Accommodation provided on board.

 

 

RORC De Guingand Bowl Race (June 2011) Starting from Cowes this race is likely to take us out into the English Channel, around marks and finish in or near the Solent. The race will last between 24 and 36 hours. Accommodation provided on board.

 

 

RORC Channel Race (July 2011). Having now completed three races this event is our final weekend together before the Fastnet Race. It starts at Cowes and is likely to finish back in the Solent. 

 

 

RORC Fastnet Race (7th - 12th August 2011). Crew meet Saturday for final preparation and to take the boat over to Cowes, race starts Sunday from Cowes. 604 miles later we will have rounded the Fastnet Rock (Ireland) and made our way to the finish at Plymouth. Prize giving is held on Thursday. 

 

 

Return passage (13th-14th August 2011) from Plymouth to Southampton.

 

 

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

 

 

·     Five Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Offshore races and return passages (1,400 miles minimum)

·     Three training weekends

·     RYA Sea Survival Training and Certification

·     RYA ISAF Offshore Race Crew training and Certification

·     Campaign Management

·     Experienced racing skipper and mate

·     All meals, drinks and snacks on board

·     Race entry fees and Onboard expenses (Diesel, Gas etc)

·     Wet weather gear (should it be required) excluding boots

·     Team shirt 

 

We are pleased to offer a truly comprehensive price of £2,795 per person. These prices are fully inclusive of the above package. This is a rare opportunity to really get to know a team of like-minded people. This campaign is not just about competing it's about getting results. As a company we can intend to devote as much time as possible to both the campaign and its crew.

 

Each crew member will come to the campaign with different experience, we must emphasize that we are not looking for a team of old hands we would prefer a cross section of abilities and experience.

 

 We are however asking for the following basic pre requisites from each crew member.

·     A minimum of 5 days and 2 nights experience on board of a yacht.

·     A minimum of 200 miles experience aboard a sailing yacht.

·     A minimum of having crewed 2 sailing races (can be dinghy or yacht).

·     RYA Competent Crew or higher level certificate or equivalent experience.

·     Commitment to the campaign and an eagerness to learn.

 

We fully appreciate that many of our applicants will have far more experience than that detailed above. If however you do not then we suggest you book a RYA Competent Crew Course with us to see what you think and then if all goes well apply to join the RORC team.

 

 

To learn more about joining the team or to discuss specific requirements, including payment plans, please contact us.