 Also in 2003, the Contessa 32 "Hurrying Angel" won the Fastnet Race double handed division, crewed by Harry Allaway and Kathy Claydon.The most often mentioned exploit involving a Contessa 32, however, is the 1979 Fastnet race.A sudden storm of near hurricane strength brought death and destruction to the race, capsizing 25% of the 303 participating boats.