78K views · 2.9K reactions | Today, we remember the Fastnet race disaster of 1979. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our brave crews, who saved nearly one hundred lives that fateful day, and to remember the fifteen sailors who never made it home. This video is dedicated to them 李 | RNLI | Facebook

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Fastnet Yacht Race disaster in the Irish Sea. Nineteen people lost their lives as boats were tossed about in 40 foot waves and near-hurricane force winds | https://bit.ly/2OVFuU8 | RTÉ News

Today we remember the worst disaster in ocean racing history when, in 1979, a huge storm hit the Fastnet race. The lives of those that were lost and the bravery of those involved in the rescue operation will never be forgotten. | RNLI

33K views · 1.5K reactions | In August 1979, the greatest disaster in...

Helicopters from RNAS Culdrose played a crucial role in the biggest UK rescue in peacetime during the Fastnet Race of 1979 - now, 40 years later, we remember those that died and those who risked their lives to save others. Working alongside warships and RNLI lifeboats, around 130 were rescued - 75 by Royal Navy helicopters. https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2019/august/01/190801-fastnet-anniversary | Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose