Sailing series first held in 1957 and held
biennially. National teams consisting of
three boats compete over three inshore
courses (in the Solent) and two offshore
courses (378 km/235 mi across the Channel
from Cherbourg to the Isle of Wight and 1,045
km/650 mi from Plymouth to Fastnet lighthouse
off Ireland, and back). The highlight is the
Fastnet race.

Subject by: Russell Webb