IMOCA Open 60 - Fastnet Race 2021 - Cowes GBR - 15 teams on the starting line

At the Fastnet Race starting tomorrow at 11 a.m. - broadcast live here - the Open 60 will start as a separate class. As many as 15 two-person teams have registered, as the race is also a qualifier for the Transat Jacques Vabre, starting in November. Last year's winner 'Charal' with Jérémy Béyou FRA/Christopher Pratt GBR is among the favorites this year as well. Alex Thomson GBR with his 'Hugo Boss' has chosen the Swiss Oliver Heer SUI, part of Thomson's team already for 3 years, as co-skipper. Also competing are Justine Mettraux SUI/Simon Fisher GBR on '11th hour'. ----- The preview.