Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 – Team Retirement

Last night (26 July 2025), just before midnight UK time, we made the difficult decision to retire from the Rolex Fastnet Race due to a technical issue affecting one of the boat’s main hydraulic control systems.

All the crew are safe, and there is no immediate danger. The yacht is now heading to Cherbourg, France, for inspection and repairs.

“We’re retiring due to a technical issue with one of our main control systems,” the team shared from onboard. “We’re gutted — this is such an iconic race and it’s so disappointing not to finish it. But we’ve got six weeks of racing ahead of us in The Ocean Race Europe, and it’s critical that we stay focused on a repair in time for that series of races starting in just two weeks’ time.”

This isn’t the result any of us wanted. But offshore racing is as much about making the right call in the moment as it is about crossing the finish line. With thousands of miles still ahead in this season’s campaign, our focus now shifts to ensuring the boat is ready for our next race start in two weeks’ time.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us — from Canada and beyond. We’ll be back on the start line for The Ocean Race Europe on 10 August. See you there!