388 yachts entered the 48th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. The race started from Cowes, and, after passing by Bishop Rocks, the fleet rounded the Fastnet Rock (IRL) and sailed back to the English Channel, with the finish line in Plymouth.
Among an overall attendance of 470 yachts, 22 Swans participated in the regatta.
ClubSwan 50 Balthasar was awarded with the Swan North European Challenge Trophy, as the best-placed Swan.