BOAT: JOLT FAST 40

The Myth of Malham, one of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s most celebrated races. An impressive RORC fleet will gather off Cowes in late may to take the start of the 235 mile long race. The first 100 miles mirroring the start of the Fastnet Race, posed as a valuable tool in the lead up to the event.

After starting off the Royal Yacht Squadron Line, the course takes the boats along the strategically challenging headlines of the South Coast of England. The fleet head for the Eddystone Lighthouse off Plymouth. After rounding the lighthouse, the fleet turn back for a finish at North Head buoy, just outside the Solent. Typically, the race is a windward leeward with a tough beat out and a rapid downwind leg to the finish.

A huge variety of sailors and boats will be competing for IRC Class Trophies as well as overall victory for the Myth of Malham Cup.

I will be sailing with Jolt sailing team onboard their fast 40 racing yacht as a trimmer. This race will be great training for the team in the build up for the Admirals Cup. As a team we will need to learn how to sail the 40 foot race boat as fast and as neat as possible. Perfecting our manoeuvres and finding out how we can improve our performance. The Fast 40 fleet is well known for being extremely competitive and attracts the best sailors from around the world so as a team we will need to be on the top of our game to place well.

Oakley Marsh