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Panda 2013 - Fastnet

Panda 2013 - Fastnet. Paws for Thought!. History of the Fastnet. Start Sunday after Cowes every 2 years Cowes – Fastnet – Plymouth in 5-7 Days Famous ‘Disaster’ Weather Forecasting Boat Design Development of Sigma 38 Still Challenging .... but Now one of Safest Offshore Races.

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Panda 2013 - Fastnet

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  1. Panda 2013 - Fastnet Paws for Thought!

  2. History of the Fastnet • Start Sunday after Cowes every 2 years • Cowes – Fastnet – Plymouth in 5-7 Days • Famous ‘Disaster’ • Weather Forecasting • Boat Design • Development of Sigma 38 • Still Challenging .... but • Now one of Safest Offshore Races

  3. How will Panda be ready for the challenge? • RORC -specific qualification requirements • 4 Pre-qualifying RORC Races (plus option ofChannel Race if needed) • 4 additional training weekends • Sailing Logic expertise & logistical support • Boat prep time is part of the commitment … so a significant commitment

  4. Panda Ethos • Safety First • Having Fun • Shared Challenge • Competing … our hard work and commitment now paying off.

  5. Time commitment :

  6. Time commitment :

  7. Costs • Sailing Logic programme - £5000 (inc. provisions, 2 w’ends training, all IP, briefings etc, sat-phone, luggage drop) • Entry fees for all races - £600 • ISAF offshore safety training - £200 • Moorings away from home & diesel - £500 • Approx £900 pp for 27 + days sailing …

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