Newsflash – Tuesday 29 July, 2025 – Black Pearl is first AC boat to finish

29 Jul 2025 18:54:52 BST

Stefan Jentzsch’s Botin 56 Black Pearl (NYYC) has taken Admiral’s Cup Line Honours in the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race.

Black Pearl’s elapsed time: 03 Days 06 Hrs 54 Mins 52 Secs 

Black Pearl crew: Owner & Skipper Stefan Jentzsch, Abby Ehler, Frano Tregaskis, Gareth Blanckenberg, Guido Verhovert, Guy Salter, Lucas Viola Chapman, Marc Lagesse, Matthew Whitehead, Paul Standbridge, Rory Harrap, Timothy Goodbody.

A full report will follow once IRC corrected results are known.

Black Pearl at the finish of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race. First boat to finish in the Admiral's Cup fleet. © Julia Castro/RORC