Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Fastnet race — The Fastnet race is a famous offshore yachting race. It is considered one of the classic offshore races. It takes place every two years over a course of 608 miles. The race starts off Cowes on the Isle of Wight in England, rounds the Fastnet Rock … Wikipedia
1979 Fastnet race — The 1979 Fastnet race was the twenty eighth Fastnet race, a yachting race competition held since 1925, generally every two years. In 1979, it was the climax of the five race Admiral s Cup competition, as it had been since 1957.Storms during the… … Wikipedia
Fastnet Race — a race for sailing boats that takes place every two years. The boats start at Cowes on the Isle of Wight and sail to the Fastnet Rock, off south west Ireland, and back to Plymouth in south west England. It is one of the most famous races in the… … Universalium
Fastnet Rock — Infobox Lighthouse name = Fastnet Lighthouse caption = Fastnet Lighthouse location = Irish Coast, IRL coordinates = yearbuilt = 1897 yearlit = 1904 automated = yeardeactivated = foundation = construction = shape = marking = height = elevation =… … Wikipedia
Fastnet International Schools Regatta — The Fastnet International Schools Regatta is a Regatta that takes place each year in the County Cork village of Schull, Ireland. The regatta consists of three different fleets which experience and ability separate the Bronze and Silver Fleets… … Wikipedia
Fastnet — can refer to: *Fastnet Rock, a small clay slate island with quartz veins and the most southerly point of Ireland. *Fastnet race, One of the four or so most prestigious ocean races in competitive sailing. *Fastnet (telecommunications), a Swiss… … Wikipedia
The Tall Ships' Races — are races for sail training Tall Ships (sailing ships). The races of designed to encourage international friendship and training for young people in the art of sailing. The races are held annually in European waters and consists of two racing… … Wikipedia
Fastnet Cup — ▪ yachting trophy for sailing yachts, awarded to the winner of a race sailed from Cowes, Isle of Wight, Eng., around the Isles of Scilly to the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland, and back to Plymouth, Devon, Eng., a distance… … Universalium
Maritime history of the United Kingdom — The Maritime history of the United Kingdom involves events including shipping, ports, navigation, and seamen, as well as marine sciences, exploration, trade, and maritime themes in the arts from the creation of the kingdom of Great Britain[1] as… … Wikipedia
Fastnet — Fast|net, the a famous ↑yachting race held every two years from the south of England up to the Fastnet Rock near Ireland … Dictionary of contemporary English
