{"id":4918,"date":"2023-07-26T16:09:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T14:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibsasailing.com\/?p=4918"},"modified":"2023-07-27T09:26:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T07:26:58","slug":"rolex-fastnet-day-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibsasailing.com\/en\/rolex-fastnet-day-5\/","title":{"rendered":"ROLEX FASTNET | DAY 5 |"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ranking will show a ninth place, due to the early start penalty, but the finish line says fifth position, 42nd<\/sup> boat arrived. Thus ends the \u201cdifficult and wonderful\u201d Fastnet of Alberto Bona and the Class40 IBSA<\/em>, endured together with Francesca Clapcich, Andrea Caracci and Luca Bertacchi. The arrival on the night of July 26, after 3 days and ten hours of navigation, 891 miles actually travelled, the first 50 through a storm that Francesca defined as \u201clike in the ocean\u201d, the others spent managing calms and running downwind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unforgettable, for the crew, the 12 hours upwind with 47 knots of wind, recorded in the Solent, the short wave that makes the boat bump: \u201cWe knew the boat was perfect for these conditions<\/em>\u201d, said Alberto, \u201cbut it had to be steered well to avoid damage<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronicle of the fiftieth edition of the legendary regatta, which recorded 430 registered boats, 142 withdrawals, one sinking: \u201cIt was a very tough challenge in the first 12 hours<\/em>\u201d, confirmed Bona, \u201cbut we knew that the Class40 <\/em>IBSA could handle it. The early start was the result of a mistake that we paid dearly in the ranking; it wasn\u2019t easy, because there was a strong current pushing us, and sometimes you make mistakes anyway. The storm in the Solent, then the first calm, then the second front, which made us start again; after rounding the Fastnet, we regrouped and went on well; we made good decisions. Not an easy regatta, but it\u2019s the Fastnet, and you have to deserve it<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Francesca Clapcich smiles: \u201cIt wasn\u2019t so different from the round-the-world; in the Solent we found one of the worst weather conditions I\u2019ve had in recent months. This regatta is always true to itself; the Class40 is an incredible boat, very seaworthy, and then it runs really well\u2026 it\u2019s like a small Imoca without foil that managed to race on equal terms with some Imocas along the course<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen you sail with professionals like Alberto, Francesca and Andrea<\/em>\u201d, commented team leader Luca Bertacchi, \u201cyou have the opportunity to experience unique moments, in which you see talent and professionalism at work. It was tough, it was absolutely the most demanding weather conditions I\u2019ve ever seen at sea, but I was with an exceptional team, and even while managing the first 12 challenging hours I had the privilege of sailing in the myth<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo those who love competition, who like difficult things: come to the Fastnet<\/em>\u201d, remarked Andrea Caracci. \u201cThe regatta has been very nice, competitive, a wonderful experience. We had all possible weather conditions, from calm to storm, currents for and against. This boat is a true all-rounder: Sam Manuard did a great job; it\u2019s been a pleasure to sail with this team, Alberto will obtain great results<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the Fastnet has been filed away, we go back to the Class40 championship \u2013 where at present the Class40 IBSA <\/em>is first \u2013 and to the preparation for the decisive regatta, the Transat Jacques Vabre<\/em>, at the end of October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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