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Chris and his crew aboard the 80-foot sailboat Osprey reach Fastnet Rock after a beat from the Solent during the Fastnet race.▶ 0:16 The crew started 40 minutes late due to hardware issues with the mainsail, which required local workshop repairs before they could enter the start area.▶ 0:48 After crossing the line, the boat navigated through the IRC1 and IRC2 fleets while trailing the boat Adrienne by 12 to 15 miles.▶ 1:00 The vessel utilizes a new, 100-foot hoist mainsail from Olympic Sails, which experienced minor attachment issues with the cars due to incorrect engineering specifications.▶ 5:36 During the passage, the crew practiced tacking maneuvers, specifically focusing on the sequence of managing backstays to ensure one remains tight before releasing the other.▶ 4:14 The team plans to continue 435 miles to Cherbourg, France, for the race finish.▶ 1:36

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