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1979 Fastnet Disaster: A Tragic Lesson in Sailing Safety

The 1979 Fastnet race, a prominent biennial offshore yacht race, was marred by a catastrophic storm. This tragic event, which unfolded in the Celtic Sea, involved hurricane-force winds and exceptionally high waves,... Read more »