Leading trimarans round Fastnet Rock in yachting 's classic Fastnet Race . Loick Peyron 's Maxi Banque Populaire was leading battle for line honors . The race is a grueling, but fun and exciting challenge that takes place every year on the same day of July at the end of July. Peyron and his team reached The Needles within an hour , sailing at speeds of over 20 knots . 15 competitors died in 1979 race as fleet hit by vicious storm .
Leading trimarans round Fastnet Rock in yachting 's classic Fastnet Race . Loick Peyron 's Maxi Banque Populaire was leading battle for line honors . The race is a grueling, but fun and exciting challenge that takes place every year on the same day of July at the end of July. 15 competitors died in 1979 race as fleet hit by vicious storm .