The return of one of sailing’s most iconic regattas
The Admiral’s Cup
Its all systems go !!!
The Admiral’s Cup brings together teams from around the world to compete across the Solent, the English Channel, and the open ocean. Each team comprises two boats - one in the AC1 (big boat class) and one in the AC2 (smaller class). The team with the best combined score will lift the coveted Admiral’s Cup.
Here is the schedule:
Friday 18 July – Arrival & Registration - Boats moored in Cowes Yacht Haven
Final safety checks and sail measurements
Saturday 19 July – Channel Race Start
First Gun: 10:20 from the Central Solent First offshore race of the Admiral’s Cup Live Satellite tracking live throughout
Sunday 20 July – Channel Race Continues
Monday 21 July – Lay Day - Crew recovery and preparation
Tuesday 22 July – Inshore Race Day One
Racing in the Solent and/or Christchurch Bay Live tracking available - https://tractrac.com/event-page/event_20250722_RORCAdmira/3284
Wednesday 23 July – Inshore Race Day Two
Racing in the Solent Live tracking available - https://tractrac.com/event-page/event_20250722_RORCAdmira/3284
Thursday 24 July – Inshore Race Day Three
Racing in the Solent Live tracking available - https://tractrac.com/event-page/event_20250722_RORCAdmira/3284
Friday 25 July – Lay Day - Crew recovery and preparation
Saturday 26 July – Rolex Fastnet Race (Admiral’s Cup Grand Finale)
Start of the Rolex Fastnet Race The world’s biggest and most famous offshore race with 460 boats Start: 11:20 RYS Line Cowes | Admiral’s Cup Start: 12:00 Distance: 695nm. From Cowes around the Fastnet Rock finishing in Cherbourg Best spectator viewing from Cowes Parade and Foreshore Live coverage: RORC YouTube Channel Live Satellite tracking live throughout
Thursday 31 July – Prize giving Ceremony
Time: 1800 UTC Venue: Rolex Fastnet Race Village, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France