The centenary edition of the legendary Rolex Fastnet Race promises to be even more spectacular! The famous Patrouille de France, the pride of the French Air and Space Force, will offer an exceptional air show on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. A free event not to be missed, after the remarkable fly-by in 2021 and 2023 which won over thousands of Normandy spectators.
Passage of the Patrouille de France in 2023 during the Rolex Fastnet Race prize-giving ceremony. ©RORC / Rolex
The festive atmosphere of the Rolex Fastnet Race will take it up a notch on Thursday 31 July with the long-awaited visit of the Patrouille de France. This prestigious aerobatic formation will fly over the Cotentin coast for an unforgettable show. After dazzling more than 30,000 people during its previous appearances in 2021 and 2023, the French Alpha Jets will return to draw impressive figures in the Normandy sky, offering a striking contrast with the fleet of yachts engaged in the mythical race.
To guarantee optimal visibility for the public, the air show will take place at the beach of Collignon at 4:00 p.m. The other activities in the race village will take place on the Plage Verte and at the Port Chantereyne. Location here.
This aerial event is one of the highlights of the many free nautical and land activities offered throughout the week of festivities of the Rolex Fastnet Race.
