Interprefy Powers Live Translation at the 100th Rolex Fastnet Race

Zurich, Switzerland, July 8, 2025 - We’re proud to announce that Interprefy is powering multilingual accessibility at this year’s 100th edition of the legendary Rolex Fastnet Race, helping fans and participants connect and engage — no matter the language.

Spanning a demanding 695-mile course from Cowes in the UK to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France, the Fastnet Race draws thousands of sailors and spectators from around the world. And this year they’ll be able to follow the race in their own language thanks to Interprefy’s Remote Simultaneous Interpretation, AI-powered speech translation and live captioning services.

We're making this iconic event more accessible than ever, with multilingual support throughout the race. That includes daily Fastnet Talks — series of podcasts and masterclasses running from July 25 to August 1 — where Interprefy ensures everyone can listen and learn in the language that speaks to them.

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Sailing Past Communication Barriers

Our technology will support the race with:

• Two-way Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) between English and French

• AI speech translation into additional languages

• Live subtitles and closed captions, including display on the giant screen on-site

• Seamless access through the Interprefy mobile app

Whether you're a sailor giving interviews or a fan following along at home, Interprefy makes it easy to understand and be understood.

A growing demand for inclusive sporting experiences

As international events become more global in reach, fans expect to engage in their own language — live and without barriers. Sports organisers are increasingly prioritising multilingual fan experiences, not just to expand audiences but to foster inclusion, accessibility, and equity.

This growing trend reflects a broader movement in sport toward diversity — where language access is a key part of making events welcoming and participatory for all. For organisations, it's not just about compliance or optics; it's about creating meaningful connections across borders, cultures, and communities.

Events like the Rolex Fastnet Race are steeped in tradition, and this year, real-time fan engagement is at the helm. We’re seeing an increasing demand for our multilingual services at major sporting events as organisers look for improved ways to engage their fan base. Bringing our Remote Simultaneous Interpretation and AI speech translation services to this iconic race will ensure fans from all linguistic backgrounds can fully participate and celebrate together.

— Johann Brégand, Global Head of Institutions, Interprefy

From courtside to coastline, Interprefy is delivering smarter communication across major international events. Our work with the Fastnet Race follows recent deployments at the UTS tennis tournament in Nîmes and the Europe-Asia Economic Summit in Davos — each one showing how powerful real-time language access can be.

As sport, culture, and technology continue to collide, we’re right at the heart of it—bridging conversations and celebrating global moments, one translation at a time.

About Interprefy

Interprefy is a global leader in cloud-based, multilingual communication services. Founded in Switzerland, the company aims to empower global communication by providing innovative solutions that leverage advanced AI technology and human expertise, enabling seamless multilingual communication for events and gatherings worldwide. Interprefy enhances engagement, inclusivity, and sustainability in the event industry through its commitment to technological innovation and environmental responsibility.