B&G Sets the pace at Rolex Fastnet 2011

With winners in seven classes being guided by B&G marine electronics, participants from 19 countries across the globe came to prove that they were the best the world had to offer and take on the 608 miles of challenging open water.

The quickest times in the FastNet’s history were set this year, with Maxi Banque Populaire 5 and its navigator - Juan Vila setting a new overall course record, whilst being supported by B&G’s WTP2 Wave technology processor. The WTP2 provided increased accuracy of data by eliminating the effects of boat motion, a task which was essential in conditions that saw winds of 30 knots at the exit to the Solent at the start of the race.

Also using B&G expertise was the new Monohull Course Record holder- Volvo Ocean Race 70, Abu Dhabi with navigator Jules Salter who used a B&G WTP3 whilst setting an impressive course time of 1 day 18 hours and 39 minutes.

Congratulations to all of those who took podium places with B&G at their sides and also to all of those who took part in The Rolex FastNet 2011. For more information on how B&G can help you keep ahead of the competition visit www.bandg.com, to find out more about the 2011 Rolex FastNet, check out www.fastnet.rorc.org

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