Thirty nine Class40 will be competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race in August.<br />The fleet showing the biggest growth within the Rolex Fastnet Race is the Class40. Currently 39 of these mini IMOCAs are entered, a significant increase from the 19 that competed in 2019. The Rolex Fastnet Race now forms part of the official Class40 calendar, which these days features a packed international schedule.<br />17 years on, from when the simple Class40 box rule was created by French journalist sailor Patrice Carpentier, 172 examples have now been built, or are in build. A jaw-dropping 70 (including 25 brand new) are expected on the start line of next year’s Route du Rhum, when entries for the first time are having to be capped.<br />Read more at https://bit.ly/3iPwZFJ<br />#RolexFastnetRace<br />©️ AC Sailing<br />©️ Lamotte - Module Création<br />