Preparations for the Fastnet Race 2023

In the meantime, Markus has arrived in Portsmouth and is preparing himself and the Montana for the upcoming Fastnet Race 2023.

The trip from the Azores to Portsmouth was very demanding, as the wind was practically always from the front. So 12 days hard on the wind. But the crew was motivated and qualified and mastered this as well. The weather is an effect that cannot be influenced, and sailing would not have its charm otherwise.

The RORC Morgan Cup Race, which served as a preparatory regatta for the Fastnet Race, was unfortunately dominated by calm, so that of the 90 or so boats entered, about two thirds did not finish the race. Only the fastest racing yachts made it to the finish. Nevertheless, it was a nice trip with interesting shore excursions and the Fastnet crew gained further experience with the Montana.

The sailor in the last picture in the middle is unfortunately not part of the Montana Fastnet Crew ;)