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One of offshore sailing’s greatest odysseys is back. The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has officially released the Notice of Race for the 50th Anniversary edition of the Round Britain & Ireland Race, confirming that the 1,805-nautical-mile epic will set sail from Cowes, Isle of Wight, on Sunday, 9 August 2026.
Online entry opens 3 November 2025, inviting an international fleet of monohulls racing under IRC, multihulls, IMOCA 60s, and Class40 one-designs to take on one of the most demanding offshore courses in the world.
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Half a Century of Grit and Glory – The 50th RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race Sets Course for History!
10-12-2025
Timed perfectly to follow Antigua Sailing Week (April 22–26) and lead into SailGP Bermuda (May 9–10), this 935-nautical-mile blue-water challenge is ready to reclaim its place among the most thrilling ocean passages in the western Atlantic.
Run by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (RBYC) in partnership with Antigua Sailing Week, and proudly supported by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, Goslings Rum, and Fairhaven Shipyard, the 2026 edition promises to deliver everything the race has become known for — big seas, big miles, and even bigger stories.
09-12-2025