Conditions at the start of the 49th Rolex Fastnet Race proved testing for Refanut in the strong wind and steep sea

© Kurt Arrigo / Rolex Are we really taking a safety-first approach to offshore racing?
The Rolex Fastnet Race saw a record turnout including a number of yachts which had never done it before. This brings in a huge number of safety aspects, as to how you manage a fleet of that size.