Regarded as the oldest and probably the most enduring offshore races in the world, the Rolex Fastnet Race is a congregation of the best sailors in the world. As a part of Rolex’s global portfolio it supports a number of sailing events around the world. Collaborating to create over 20 world class regatta challenges around the globe like the Rolex Fastnet Race, Rolex ensures that it provides all the sailors with increased opportunities and a chance of furthering their ambitions.

The tremendous challenges that are an inseparable part of the Rolex Fastnet Challenge test the limits of endurance and will. As the principal part of this famed offshore regatta challenge, Rolex provides all the support that is necessary for transforming this sailing event into a world class proving ground for sailors. Over the 84 years the celebrated Fastnet challenge has been around it has been a witness to more then its fair share of landmark display of talent and skill. Every time the Rolex Fastnet Challenge comes around sailors all over the world are abuzz with excitement. This years Rolex Fastnet Challenge is going to kick off from the 9^th of August from the shores of Cowes in England.

Trudging forward onboard the various vessels the sailors set sail for Cowes heading along the English Channel rounding off at the Fastnet Rock before finally crossing the finish line at Plymouth in England. The 608 nautical mile race is known for its capacity to push every sailor into testing the very limit of their determination and resilience. According to reports a total of 300 racing yachts will gather on the shores of Cowes located on the Isle of Wight in bid to try their fate in the Rolex Fastnet Challenge. At the Rolex Fastnet Challenge this year amongst the competitive regatta vessels from around the world will be the Hugo Boss yacht. The refurbished Open 60 Hugo Boss racing yacht will be joining the competitors at the Rolex Fastnet Challenge.

Onboard the newly finished Hugo Boss yacht will be an illustrious team of world class sailors who have numerous feats to their credit. Solo around the world sailor from Britain, Alex Thompson will be a part of the incredible team. Apart from him the team also includes sailors like celebrated navigator from Australia, Andrew Cape along with the skilled captain of the Hugo Boss boat, Ross Daniel. Andrew Cape shares an eventful history with Alex Thompson both of whom participated as a team in the Barcelona World Cup of 2007 and secured the second place. Racing towards the finish line on the 9^th the next month the sailors of the Hugo Boss have a better chance of clinching the title with the fully loaded boat. The Open 60 of the Hugo Boss team underwent a complete re-fit and revamp at Endeavour Quays company located in Gosport in the United Kingdom.

Although the quality of the sailors plays a pivotal role in determining the standings, the performance and capabilities of the boat also plays a very crucial role. Enthused fans are hoping for the overhauled Hugo Boss to be the first vessel to cross the finish line at Plymouth and considering the skilled crew onboard this newly fitted boat, the idea of the Hugo Boss appearing first over the horizon does not seem far fetched.

Tags: Alex Thompson, Andrew Cape, Cowes, Hugo Boss, rolex, Rolex Fastnet Race, Ross Daniel, United Kingdom

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