1970 Fastnet Race

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:football_club
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fastnet_yacht
gptkbp:aftermath increased scrutiny of sailing events
gptkbp:casualties 15 deaths
gptkbp:duration approximately 4 days
gptkbp:emergency_services coastguard involvement
gptkbp:event_type competitive sailing
gptkbp:events gptkb:earthquake
4 days
biennial
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Plymouth
gptkbp:first_race 1925
around Fastnet Rock
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:1970
gptkbp:historical_context part of the Fastnet Race series
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1970 Fastnet Race
gptkbp:impact safety regulations in sailing
gptkbp:influenced_by previous races
gptkbp:involved_countries multiple countries
gptkbp:is_a_route_for 608 nautical miles
Cowes to Plymouth
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:Royal_Ocean_Racing_Club
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cowes
gptkbp:legacy influenced future races
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fastnet_Rock
gptkbp:lost_and_found involved multiple ships
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_event severe storm
yachts capsizing
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Sir_Francis_Chichester
gptkbp:notable_race offshore race
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Sayula_II
gptkbp:participants 303
yachts
gptkbp:safety_features after the race
made by the inquiry
gptkbp:sailing_event 85
various
high
varied
challenging
navigational hazards
tested
became a priority
significant event
inspired future events
calls for improved safety
united in grief
changed post-event
continued despite tragedy
emerged from the race
gptkbp:significance turning point for offshore racing safety
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:none
gptkbp:weather_conditions stormy
inaccurate