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

The fleet lined up off Marina Lanzarote on 11 January 2026, few pairings will capture that spirit better than Raven and Be Cool — two maxi yachts that could scarcely be more different in philosophy, yet share a single ambition: to cross the Atlantic fast, safely and competitively. One is razor-sharp, foil-assisted and engineered for sustained high averages. The other is powerful, refined and resolutely owner-focused, blending luxury and performance in a way only a Swan can.
2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
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Different designs. Different speeds. One ocean to decide.

07-02-2026

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

RORC Transatlantic Fleet Locks into the Trade Winds
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Since departing Lanzarote on Sunday, the fleet initially compressed along the North African shoreline, bows edging steadily southwest as the wind gradient strengthened. By Day 3, that compression had eased. Courses opened, spacing increased, and the race slipped into its first true offshore phase — long miles, systems checks, watch routines and the steady accumulation of distance across open water. This is where the RORC Transatlantic Race begins to reveal its character.
05-02-2026