Disko Trooper in the Fastnet
Chris Tattersall
Jules Hall and Jan (Clogs) Scholten are in the UK making their final preparations to compete in the Rolex Fastnet in the double-handed category. This the 50th anniversary of this iconic race and some 500 boats are entered. The start is Saturday 22 July.
The pair had a very successful Hobart Race in 2021, taking 1st in the 2-Handed IRC division, and 2nd in 2-Handed Line Honours. This time their J-99 Disko Trooper - Contender Sailcloth will competing in a much larger field of 108 double-handers.
The race is 690 nautical miles, starting from Cowes in the south of England, west to Ireland, then around the Fastnet Rock and back up the English Channel to finish in Cherbourg, Normandy. It should take 4 - 5 days depending on weather.
They are competing on an identical J99 to their own boat in Sydney. To minimise differences they have brought with them all of their sails and quite a lot of the ropes!
You can follow Jules and Clogs on Instagram @disko_trooper. And you can follow the race in realtime here via the boat trackers here: YB Tracking Race Viewer - Rolex Fastnet 2023