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.
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.
Final safety checks and sail measurements
First Gun: 10:20 from the Central Solent First offshore race of the Admiral’s Cup Live Satellite tracking live throughout
Racing in the Solent and/or Christchurch Bay Live tracking available - https://tractrac.com/event-page/event_20250722_RORCAdmira/3284
Racing in the Solent Live tracking available - https://tractrac.com/event-page/event_20250722_RORCAdmira/3284
Racing in the Solent Live tracking available - https://tractrac.com/event-page/event_20250722_RORCAdmira/3284
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
Time: 1800 UTC Venue: Rolex Fastnet Race Village, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
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