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Today we remember the worst disaster in ocean racing history when, in 1979, a huge storm hit the Fastnet race. The lives of those that were lost and the bravery of those involved in the rescue operation will never be forgotten. | RNLI
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Today we remember the worst disaster in ocean racing history when, in 1979, a huge storm hit the Fastnet race. The lives of those that were lost and the bravery of those involved in the rescue operation will never be forgotten. | RNLI
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Fastnet Race 1979: Why was the storm so devastating? - Yachting World
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In August 1979, the greatest disaster in ocean racing history took place when a huge storm hit the Fastnet race. Thirteen RNLI lifeboats took part in a massive search and rescue operation alongside the RAF, Royal Navy, Irish Air Corps and other services. Lasting 36 hours in horrendous conditions, they towed in or escorted at least 20 yachts and landing survivors. Today we remember the lives of those tragically lost, and the selfless determination of those who went out to the rescue. #OneCrew #We
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In August 1979, the greatest disaster in ocean racing history took place when a huge storm hit the Fastnet race. Thirteen RNLI lifeboats took part in a massive search and rescue operation alongside the RAF, Royal Navy, Irish Air Corps and other services. Lasting 36 hours in horrendous conditions, they towed in or escorted at least 20 yachts and landing survivors. Today we remember the lives of those tragically lost, and the selfless determination of those who went out to the rescue. #OneCrew #We
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The DEADLY 1979 Sailing Disaster That SHOCKED the World
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In August 1979, the Fastnet yacht race became one of the most infamous disasters in sailing history. The race began in relatively normal conditions, with more than 300 yachts departing from Cowes, England, headed toward the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland. Forecasts did not fully predict what was coming, and as the fleet spread out into the Celtic Sea, a rapidly deepening storm system intensified far beyond expectations. Winds reached severe gale to storm force, with some estimat
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How the tragic 1979 Fastnet Race led to the Contessa 32 becoming the benchmark for stability... In the first-ever Sailing Podcast episode, Yachting Monthly's Theo Stocker steps aboard Willy Ker’s famous Contessa 32 Assent to discuss the fascinating history of the boat with Kit and Jessie Rogers. They also talk about boatbuilding and getting locked up for blowing the whistle on an illegal sea cucumber farm! The Sailing Podcast is a brand new podcast Series from the folks behind Yachting Monthly,
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Today, we remember the Fastnet race disaster of 1979. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our brave crews, who saved nearly one hundred lives that fateful day, and to remember the fifteen sailors who never made it home. This video is dedicated to them 🧡 | RNLI
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Assent amongst tragedy: One Contessa 32's team during the 1979 Fastnet race didn't realise the turmoil around them. In the first-ever Sailing Podcast episode, Yachting Monthly's Theo Stocker steps aboard Willy Ker’s famous Contessa 32 Assent to discuss the fascinating history of the boat with Kit and Jessie Rogers. They also talk about boatbuilding and getting locked up for blowing the whistle on an illegal sea cucumber farm! The Sailing Podcast is a brand new podcast Series from the folks behin
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Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Fastnet Yacht Race disaster in the Irish Sea. Nineteen people lost their lives as boats were tossed about in 40 foot waves and near-hurricane force winds | https://bit.ly/2OVFuU8 | RTÉ News
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