Matt Beecher Sailing

Follow me as I race in the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race⛵

[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

Purple Mist is rounding The Fastnet Rock as we speak!! #RolexFastnetRace @RORCRacing @RolexFastnet_Ch

[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

The Fastnet Rock is in sight 👀
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[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

Purple Mist sailing South of Matt's hometown in the next hour 🏠
Kinsale, Co.Cork is where his sailing began a short number of years ago!
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[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

After a struggle with the tide this morning, Purple Mist is now punching into the Celtic Sea.
Also they have moved up another 10 places in IRC4!
Currently 25th in their fleet 🎉

[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

When you're on your way to the Fastnet Rock and you forget your facemask 😬
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[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

UPDATE FROM MATT: Matt’s super excited to announce that he has eaten his first hot meal of the race, courtesy of Kate. It’s tomato pasta and lots of grated cheese on the menu. #RolexFastnetRace

[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

We’re almost 36 hours into the race and, unfortunately, near 75 boats have had to retire. For Purple Mist, finishing this race will be a huge achievement - make sure you’re tracking on @ybtracking and following along with the #RolexFastnetRace

[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

15:00 / Purple Mist moving nicely through the fleet. Currently sitting 35th, moving up 10 places from this time yesterday in IRC4
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[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

08:00am / Purple Mist has tacked!
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[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

Follow Matt’s Instagram for updates as the race continues. This video explains how to track Purple Mist with ⁦@ybtracking⁩
#RolexFastnetRace ⁦@RolexFastnet_Ch⁩ ⁦@RORCRacing⁩ https://t.co/lsCUN98BtB

[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

Matt is 8 and a half hours in to the #RolexFastnetRace and it’s some pretty rough conditions out there!
If you’d like to see a snippet of what they’re dealing with, use the link below and go to 1:36:29 to hear the commentary for IRC 4 as the race began.
https://t.co/zZgEvrFPmq

[Matt Beecher Sailing @MBeecherSailing]

Today's the day!!!

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