On August 11, 1979, 303 yachts set sail in the Fastnet Race, but a sudden storm turned the competition into chaos. Over the next days, 24 yachts were abandoned, 5 sank, 136 sailors were rescued, and ...

The Fastnet Race is meant to be a test of skill and endurance - a prestigious offshore race on one of the sport's toughest courses. To this day, it remains a bucket list challenge for many. In 1979, ...