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Races25 Jul 20253 min read

Record MOCRA Turnout for the Fastnet Centenary

The 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race marks 100 years of hard offshore truth — and the multihull fleet has shown up in force. A record 20 boats are racing in the MOCRA class, all gunning for the coveted Crystal Trophy, a prize that’s older than some of the hulls — and certainly a few of the crews.

Races03 Jul 20255 min read

Could a maxi yacht achieve the Rolex Fastnet Race triple?

The fight to claim the prestigious monohull line honours prize in the centenary edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Rolex Fastnet Race is lining up to be a tough one between the world’s fastest 100ft maxi yachts. The winner of the Erivale Trophy for monohull line honours will follow a long line of the most significant offshore racing yachts of all time, such as Rambler 88, Comanche, ICAP Leopard 3, Alfa Romeo, S

News25 Jun 20255 min read

Rolex Fastnet Race Class40 top guns

Now 20+ years old, the Class40 has proved itself one of the most successful genre of offshore race boat ever. Since Géry Trentesaux and class co-founder, round the world sailor and journalist Patrice Carpentier entered their first Pogo 40 in the 2005 edition, the Rolex Fastnet Race has included a strong entry from this French box rule class, providing it with its own class since 2009. Today the Rolex Fastnet Race fea

Races25 May 20252 min read

The 100th Rolex Fastnet Race

The Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the most prestigious offshore yacht races, is set to celebrate its centenary on Saturday, 26 July 2025. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), this 695-nautical mile race will commence from Cowes on the Isle of Wight and conclude in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

Races03 Feb 20262 min read

Gearing Up for the Plymouth Fastnet 500 'Must Do' Sailing Event of 2026

The maritime world turns its sights towards Plymouth as entries commence for the eagerly anticipated third iteration of the Plymouth Fastnet 500 race.

Races27 Jul 20251 min read

Ultim SVR Lazartigue Outraces the Opposition at Rolex Fastnet: Supermaxis Primed

In a thrilling turn of events at the Rolex Fastnet race, French Ultim SVR Lazartigue beats Banque Populaire by an hour to round Fastnet Rock first.

Races11 Jul 20252 min read

Expectations High for Intense Competition in IRC Three at Rolex Fastnet Race

The Rolex Fastnet Race could see fierce competition in the IRC Three class, with an impressive array of smaller vessels set for exhilarating matchups.

Gear14 May 20252 min read

Gear Up with the Exposure Marine Fastnet Race Kit: Unveiling the Unmatched Edge

Dive into this comprehensive analysis of the Exposure Marine Fastnet Race Kit, specially curated for the high-stakes watersports enthusiast.

Races11 Mar 20251 min read

Unyielding Elegance at Sea: Modern Classics Shine at the Record-Breaking Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race

When the timeless charm of classic sailboats meets the raw power of modern yachts, the outcome is nothing short of an epic sea specter. Behold the centenary Rolex Fastnet Race.

News14 Jan 20252 min read

Reviving Yesteryears: Royal Western Yacht Club Re-visits 1925 Fastnet Racecourse & Announces New Date for Round Iceland Race

Royal Western Yacht Club recreates maritime nostalgia, announcing a race along the 1925 Fastnet Course, while also shaking things up with a date change for the '25 Round Iceland Race.

Races31 Jul 20254 min read

Northwesterly to the Rock — but no headbanger, finally

Its started on Saturday 26 July 2025 Veterans of the last two Rolex Fastnet Races are checking the weather with cautious optimism. After two editions that opened with 30-knot headwinds and a battering Channel slog, the long-range forecast for this centenary running looks — dare we say it — gentle.

News24 Jul 20254 min read

Northwesterly to the Rock — but no headbanger, finally

Its starts on Saturday 26 July 2025 Veterans of the last two Rolex Fastnet Races are checking the weather with cautious optimism. After two editions that opened with 30-knot headwinds and a battering Channel slog, the long-range forecast for this centenary running looks — dare we say it — gentle.

Races10 Jul 20256 min read

Record-breaking offshore classics set to race in IRC Zero

IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn’t competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line.

News03 Jun 20254 min read

Record-sized fleet

Less than two months now remain until the start of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, this year coinciding with the Royal Ocean Racing Club's centenary. Another huge fleet has entered. While 2023’s 50th edition of the event, that back in 1925 caused the RORC to be founded, saw a record 430 boats set sail, the 2025 entry list indicates that even this figure may be exceeded when the race starts from Cowes on 26 July, bound f

News23 May 20264 min read

Fastnet, Biscay and Solo Pressure: IMOCA’s New Season began at Full Tilt

The 2026 IMOCA Globe Series began in Port-la-Forêt as seven skippers launched into the 1000 Race, marking the return of solo offshore racing after the drama of the Vendée Globe.

Races02 Aug 20255 min read

Jolt, Van Uden, and the Youthful Dutch Storm the Admiral’s Cup and Fastnet Finish Line

CHERBOURG, July 2025 — The rain eased and the rum bottles emptied as dawn broke over Port Chantereyne, Cherbourg. The tension, the tides, and the spinnakers finally settled after one of the closest Admiral’s Cup battles in decades, with Peter Harrison and Monaco’s own Pierre Casiraghi leading Team Jolt to a dramatic win aboard their TP52 Jolt 3 and the Carkeek 40 Jolt 6. Ten points clear of Karl Kwok’s ever-formidabl

Races30 Jul 20253 min read

Explosive Start to the Rolex Fastnet Race for Admiral’s Cup Fleet

After the cannon roared, the fleet scattered like gulls in a gale. Black Pearl (YCCS), skippered by Stefan Jentzch, wasted no time — tacking straight toward the mainland shore. She sniffed out a lift and took it like a thief in the night, gaining ground fast. But out near the island side, Jolt 3 (YCM) helmed by Peter Harrison, was all business — early leader on the water and staying sticky to the fleet like barnacles

Races01 Aug 20252 min read

Black Pearl First to the Rock as the Rolex Admiral’s Cup Teams Power into the Celtic Sea

The Rolex Admiral’s Cup fleet spent a wild second night offshore, taking on the long, punishing beat through the Celtic Sea. The wind wasn’t ferocious, but the sea state was—big Atlantic swell, relentless chop, and a hard-earned haul towards one of offshore racing’s most iconic landmarks: the Fastnet Rock. Standing 54 metres tall, forged from Cornish granite, the lighthouse marks more than just a turning point in the

Races01 Aug 20252 min read

Dutch Grit and Gybes: ROST Van Uden Take Command in AC1

Rolex Fastnet Race | Admiral’s Cup Dispatch – July 2025 There’s a new name at the top—and it’s flying the Dutch tricolour. The young guns aboard ROST Van Uden (RMYC) have clawed their way into the AC1 lead on corrected time, and they’ve done it with nerve, timing, and a whole lot of boat speed. With 150nm to go, they’re three hours ahead after IRC correction and showing no sign of blinking.

News27 Nov 20253 min read

Admiral’s Cup 2027 will run from 15–30 July

After the roar of sails and the thunder of applause that marked the triumphant comeback of the Admiral’s Cup in 2025, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has wasted no time in charting the course for the next chapter of offshore sailing’s most storied contest. The Club today confirmed that the 2027 Admiral’s Cup will run from 15–30 July, a full fortnight of world-class racing that promises to carry forward the magic,

News05 Aug 20253 min read

Yacht Club de Monaco triumphed in the 2025 Admiral’s Cup

## A Principality Crowned: Monaco Wins the 2025 Admiral’s Cup The revived Admiral’s Cup, long considered the unofficial world championship of offshore sailing, returned in 2025 after a 22‑year absence. And in a watershed moment, the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM)—making its very first appearance—secretly emerged as the 2025 Admiral’s Cup champions. Monaco’s debut was nothing short of sensational, combining precision sail

News20 Jul 20255 min read

Could two shiny new JPK 1050s cause trouble in IRC Two?

Wouldn’t be the first time a Jean-Pierre Kelbert design came in sideways and stole the silverware. His initials are stamped on the transom — literally — and his boats have a reputation for upsetting the pecking order in offshore racing. The 34-foot JPK 1050 might just be the sharpest new weapon in a fleet of 73, and it’s already shown a flash of brilliance.

News18 Jul 20251 min read

The return of one of sailing’s most iconic regattas

Revived by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) for its centenary year and to be held biennially thereafter, the 2025 edition promises high-performance racing, intense offshore challenges, and a celebration of sailing heritage.

News29 Apr 20264 min read

From Flying Trimarans to Bareboat Battles — The BVI Delivers Again

BVI Spring Regatta 2026 brought together a powerful and diverse fleet in Tortola, where multihulls, monohulls and bareboats combined for fast, competitive racing across the iconic Sir Francis Drake Channel.

Destinations14 Mar 20264 min read

Where Sailors go when they need to relax

At OldSeaDogs.com, we believe every sailor is part of a bigger story — one that’s written in salt spray, wind shifts, and club burgee traditions. Whether you’re crossing oceans, dodging buoys in a frostbite series, or tying up for a pint after a Wednesday evening race, it’s the clubs that anchor us.

News06 Feb 20264 min read

Runners & Riders Ready for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Antigua

Runners & Riders Line Up for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

Races06 Feb 20264 min read

Runners & Riders Ready for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Antigua

Runners & Riders Line Up for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

News02 Feb 20265 min read

It’s the RORC Caribbean 600

If ever there was a racecourse designed for a heavyweight brawl, it’s the RORC Caribbean 600. And this February, the 2026 edition is shaping up to be a naval duel of the highest order — a 600-mile offshore street fight between two of the fastest monohulls on the planet: Leopard 3 and Black Jack 100.

Boat Reviews27 Nov 20253 min read

Monaco’s Thunder- Jolt in the 2025 Admiral’s Cup

In the 2025 revival of the Admiral’s Cup—one of sailing’s most prestigious and storied international events—it was the twin-sailed warhorses of the Yacht Club de Monaco that seized the moment. At the heart of this historic campaign was Jolt—or more precisely, Jolt 3 and Jolt 6—a two-boat arsenal that fired on all cylinders and carried Monaco to its first-ever Admiral’s Cup triumph.

News26 Nov 20253 min read

Admiral’s Cup 2027 Offshore Sailing’s Golden Era Returns

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has confirmed that the Admiral’s Cup – long regarded as the pinnacle of international offshore team racing – will officially return in 2027. The announcement follows the spectacular 2025 comeback, which ended a 22-year absence and reignited one of sailing’s most prestigious competitions.

News05 Nov 20255 min read

18 IMOCAs Blast Off..... its the Transat Café L’OR 2025

LE HAVRE, FRANCE | The final IMOCA race of the 2025 season has officially roared into life, as 18 of the world’s fastest foiling yachts crossed the start line of the Transat Café L’OR, bound for Fort-de-France, Martinique. Stretching 4,350 nautical miles across the North Atlantic, the race marks the dramatic finale to a year of relentless competition for the IMOCA fleet — and with conditions building out of the Engli

News16 Oct 20254 min read

A New Chapter in Australia’s Offshore Racing Story

Few names in Australian sailing carry as much recognition as Sean Langman. With a career that spans everything from skiffs and classic restorations to maxis and modern offshore campaigns, Langman has built a reputation for versatility, ingenuity, and relentless competitiveness. He is a sailor who never backs down from a challenge, whether that means taking on the Rolex Sydney Hobart in a home-built skiff, or rebuildi

News17 Jul 20254 min read

Admiral’s Cup Triumphant Return to Cowes in July 2025

The Admiral’s Cup returns to Cowes from 17 July to 1 August 2025, reviving offshore sailing’s iconic team race. National teams will compete in inshore and offshore events, celebrating Corinthian spirit, tradition, and global competition on the Solent.

Races10 Jul 20254 min read

IMOCA Class - Goodchild takes his first win

British skipper Sam Goodchild celebrated his first victory in the IMOCA Class yesterday after crossing the finish line of the Course des Caps - Boulogne-sur-Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, a 1,800-nautical mile sprint around Britain and Ireland.

News09 Jul 20256 min read

Up close with the sailors and enjoying the challenge of bringing the race to life

Onboard Reporters in the Course des Caps: up close with the sailors and enjoying the challenge of bringing the race to life

News13 Jun 20257 min read

Women sailors reflect on the Admiral’s Cup inclusion rule

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has long acknowledged the slow but steady path toward gender inclusion in offshore sailing. For the forthcoming Admiral’s Cup, every boat must have at least one woman, as well as another sailor under 27. The goal is to expand access, broaden the talent pool, and create a more diverse and vibrant racing community.

Races30 May 20256 min read

Django launches assault on the Admiral’s Cup

Giovanni Lombardi Stronati has entered two boats for the 2025 Admiral’s Cup that will be competing under the burgee of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS). The YCCS team will consist of a brand new design, the Wallyrocket 51 for the big boat. The small boat will be a JPK 1180. Both boats are called Django.

Races28 May 20255 min read

The Admiral’s Cup

The Admiral’s Cup stands as one of the most storied and prestigious events in the world of offshore yacht racing, a competition that has long been regarded as the unofficial world championship of the sport.

Races01 May 20262 min read

Francesca Clapcich Sets Sail on Unmatched Adventure in Her Inaugural Solo IMOCA Contest

Italian-American sailor, Francesca Clapcich, embarks on her first solo race in the 2026 edition of the 1000 Race, proving that the horizon truly knows no gender.

News23 Aug 20252 min read

Diving into tales of seas and sails with Jack Macartney on 'Bulwarks and Bulldust’

Immerse yourself in exhilarating maritime adventures as Episode Four of 'Bulwarks and Bulldust' Season Two sets sail, featuring renowned sailor Jack Macartney.