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Races21 Feb 20264 min read

RORC Nelson’s Cup Series 2026 - Race Ready in Antigua

From Tuesday 17 February 2026, Antigua becomes the centre of gravity for offshore racing as the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series returns to the south coast of Antigua. For many teams, this is not just another regatta — it is the final, critical proving ground before the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 on 23 February.

News19 Feb 20265 min read

From Record-Breakers to Corinthian Triumphs, the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Sets a New Benchmark

The RORC Transatlantic Race once again proved why it sits at the very top of the global offshore calendar. The 2026 edition delivered outstanding performances across a demanding and complex Atlantic course, blending cutting-edge yacht design with meticulous preparation, seamanship and resilience at the highest level of ocean racing.

News13 Feb 20264 min read

Jackknife Shines, Linnea Aurora Leads the Superyachts as the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Fleet Reaches Antigua

As the RORC Transatlantic Race moves into its final hours, the shape of the IRC leaderboard is now largely set. A diverse fleet of monohulls has completed the 3,000-nautical-mile crossing from Lanzarote to Antigua, with the remainder closing fast after nearly two demanding weeks at sea.

Races13 Feb 20264 min read

Jackknife Shines, Linnea Aurora Leads the Superyachts as the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Fleet Reaches Antigua

As the RORC Transatlantic Race moves into its final hours, the shape of the IRC leaderboard is now largely set. A diverse fleet of monohulls has completed the 3,000-nautical-mile crossing from Lanzarote to Antigua, with the remainder closing fast after nearly two demanding weeks at sea.

News09 Feb 20265 min read

Raven Rewrites the Atlantic with Record-Breaking RORC Transatlantic Victory

The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race will be remembered as the moment a new benchmark was laid down in offshore monohull sailing. The 34-metre Baltic 111 Raven didn’t just win — she rewrote the record book, claiming Monohull Line Honours, securing the IMA Transatlantic Trophy, and setting a new monohull race record on the 3,000-nautical-mile passage from Lanzarote to Antigua.

Races09 Feb 20265 min read

Raven Rewrites the Atlantic with Record-Breaking RORC Transatlantic Victory

The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race will be remembered as the moment a new benchmark was laid down in offshore monohull sailing. The 34-metre Baltic 111 Raven didn’t just win — she rewrote the record book, claiming Monohull Line Honours, securing the IMA Transatlantic Trophy, and setting a new monohull race record on the 3,000-nautical-mile passage from Lanzarote to Antigua.

News07 Feb 20265 min read

Two Visions, One Ocean: Raven and Be Cool Set to Define the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

Two Visions, One Ocean: Raven and Be Cool Set the Tone for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race The RORC Transatlantic Race has always thrived on contrast. It is a race where outright pace meets endurance, where innovation rubs shoulders with tradition, and where vastly different yachts are measured by the same unforgiving yardstick: three thousand miles of Atlantic Ocean.

Races07 Feb 20265 min read

Two Visions, One Ocean: Raven and Be Cool Set to Define the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

Two Visions, One Ocean: Raven and Be Cool Set the Tone for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race The RORC Transatlantic Race has always thrived on contrast. It is a race where outright pace meets endurance, where innovation rubs shoulders with tradition, and where vastly different yachts are measured by the same unforgiving yardstick: three thousand miles of Atlantic Ocean.

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

News05 Feb 20265 min read

Southern Escape Complete as the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Fleet Locks into the Trade Winds

Three days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has made its collective decision — and it’s the decision that has shaped Atlantic crossings for generations. Every boat has committed to the southern escape from the Canary Islands, pressing down the African coast before turning west for Antigua, avoiding the lighter air to the north and positioning early for the trade winds that will define the race.

Races05 Feb 20265 min read

Southern Escape Complete as the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Fleet Locks into the Trade Winds

Three days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has made its collective decision — and it’s the decision that has shaped Atlantic crossings for generations. Every boat has committed to the southern escape from the Canary Islands, pressing down the African coast before turning west for Antigua, avoiding the lighter air to the north and positioning early for the trade winds that will define the 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.

News10 Dec 20254 min read

The 2026 RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race

Fifty Years Around Britain: The 2026 RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race Announces Start Date and Open Entry An epic 1,805-mile circumnavigation returns — tougher, older, and more legendary than ever.

News06 Sept 20254 min read

The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

The RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association and the Yacht Club de France will set sail from Marina Lanzarote on 11 January 2026.

Races31 May 20261 min read

Classic Winsome`s Phenomenal Victory in RORC De Guingand Bowl Race 2026: A Seamless Display of Sailing

At the 2026 RORC De Guingand Bowl Race, Classic Winsome carved out a victory, showcasing extraordinary seamanship, speed, and tactical racing.

Races22 Feb 20251 min read

Rán Clinches Victory at Antigua 360 Race, as Teams Ready for the RORC Caribbean 600 Challenge

In a thrilling performance, Niklas Zennstrom's Carkeek 52 Rán has emerged victorious at the Antigua 360 Race, now setting sights on the upcoming RORC Caribbean 600.

Races20 Feb 20251 min read

Sponsors, teams and partners set the stage for the 16th RORC Caribbean 600 in Antigua

The Royal Ocean Racing Club's (RORC) Caribbean 600 is returning for its sixteenth year, with sponsors, partners, and maritime enthusiasts ready for yet another vibrant spectacle in Antigua.

News31 Mar 20263 min read

Jason Carroll’s Argo Resets the Antigua 360 Benchmark Ahead of the RORC Caribbean 600

Argo Unleashed Around Antigua The lap that every Caribbean multihull crew measures themselves against just got faster. The Antigua 360 Race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in partnership with the Antigua Yacht Club, now has a new outright benchmark.

Races31 Mar 20263 min read

Jason Carroll’s Argo Resets the Antigua 360 Benchmark Ahead of the RORC Caribbean 600

Argo Unleashed Around Antigua The lap that every Caribbean multihull crew measures themselves against just got faster. The Antigua 360 Race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in partnership with the Antigua Yacht Club, now has a new outright benchmark.

News16 Mar 20265 min read

Three Minutes After 600 Miles: Argo Edges Zoulou in Epic RORC Caribbean 600 Duel

Argo Claims Multihull Line Honours in a Caribbean Classic After 600 miles of relentless trade-wind racing, two MOD70 trimarans arrived back in Antigua separated by barely a mile.

Races09 Jan 20261 min read

Unmasking the Navigator's Dilemma: Directions, Speed and Strategy in the Famed RORC Transatlantic Race

The RORC transatlantic race sets the stage for a riveting narrative, unveiling the intricate decisions and strategies crafted by world-class sailing navigators.

Races10 Dec 20251 min read

Unraveling the Human Themes of Courage, Connection, and Joy in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

Beyond the competition of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race lies a remarkable tapestry of human stories pulsating with courage, camaraderie, and pure sailing joy.

News23 Mar 20265 min read

RP42 Rikki Secures IRC One Victory in One of the Closest Battles of the Caribbean 600

After nearly three days of relentless trade wind racing, the IRC One battle in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 came down to the final miles. RP42 Rikki prevailed by just over nine minutes on corrected time after 600 tactical miles.

News11 Mar 20264 min read

Trade Winds and Tactical Nerve Hand Leopard 3 the IMA Maxi Crown in Antigua

Leopard 3 Delivers When It Mattered Most Antigua saved its sharpest conditions for the final act. On the third and decisive day of racing for the IMA Maxi Class at the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series, the trade winds built into the high teens off English Harbour, delivering exactly the sort of pressure-cooker environment that defines Caribbean maxi racing.

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.

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.

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

Clubs01 Jan 20251 min read

Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC)

Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is based in London and Cowes, United Kingdom. It is known for the Fastnet Race, offshore championships, IRC racing and serious race management.

Races20 Mar 20265 min read

From Nevis to St. Barts the Caribbean 600 Turns Tactical as Class Battles Intensify

Duels in the Trades: Day Two of the Caribbean 600 By the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, the fleet has settled into the rhythm that defines this race. Not a simple drag race through the trade winds, but a rolling series of tactical puzzles around the islands of the eastern Caribbean.

News19 Mar 20264 min read

Mach 50 Palanad 4 Wins IRC Zero After 600 Miles of Tactical Pressure Around the Caribbean Islands

Palanad 4 Takes IRC Zero in a Hard-Fought Caribbean 600 In a race where the margins rarely stretched beyond sight of the next headland, the Mach 50 Palanad 4 – E.Leclerc emerged victorious in IRC Zero at the RORC Caribbean 600. Skippered by Antoine Magre, the French team completed the 600-mile Caribbean circuit in 2 days, 10 hours, 32 minutes and 31 seconds, securing class line honours and posting the fastest correct

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

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

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.

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

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.

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,

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.

News25 May 20264 min read

Britain’s Offshore Duos Eye Marseille Glory at 2026 Double Handed Worlds

The RYA opened applications for the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, as Britain’s offshore sailors prepared to battle for places at one of modern yacht racing’s toughest events.

Races24 Jul 20253 min read

Baptism by Spray: Admiral’s Cup Opens With a Brutal Channel Test

The Admiral’s Cup roared to life with a deceptively light start — and then reminded everyone why it’s earned its legend. The 160nm Channel Race looked tame leaving the Solent, but by sunrise the next day, the fleet limped back soaked to the skin, eyes red and salt-blasted. A confused sea, building pressure topping 25 knots, and a foaming downwind leg back from France — it was a full-pelt Atlantic slap in the face. Th