An eventful start to the Rolex Fastnet Race!

Ambrogio Beccaria (Alla Grande - Pirelli), the race favorite, was in too much of a hurry to get to the finish line, and was probably slightly pushed by the current. He was awarded a 120-minute penalty, which could well cost him victory despite his position as fleet leader. He was the first to pass the Fastnet lighthouse this morning at 9:35 am after just over 20 hours of racing. 18 minutes and 41 seconds later the women's crew of La Boulangère Bio, led by Amélie Grassi, rounded the mythical mark ahead of Everial, trying to outwit the wind. Influence2, Vogue avec un Crohn, IBSA and BT Blue Alternative Sailing followed close behind.

As for the pointus boats, Kite is widening the gap with its pursuers Cantaloop and Yoda, who have yet to pass the famous pebble.
The first part of the fleet is now racing downwind towards the finish line in Cherbourg, looking for the slightest opportunity to make their mark. The gaps are small, nothing is decided, and this second part of the race promises to be exhilarating.
The frontrunners are expected tomorrow evening.