Although used now as dayboats, some of them have raced and cruised offshore in the past, including Fastnet Races, the Northwest coast of Norway & throughout Scotland.
The name Fastnet comes from the most southernly point of Irish territory, Fastnet, and previous years has seen the Gold fleet race in the vicinity of the Fastnet Rock (The official land territory end of Ireland).
The racing normally takes place during a Sunsail regatta weekend, but entering other races, such alternating between the Fastnet and Cork or Cowes Week has been mooted for the future if funding can be found.
The hull is based on the same classical design as the Morbic III who won the Fastnet the same year.