Offshore Sailing Articles

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

From overall and class victories under IRC, to record-breaking multihull and monohull performances, the race showcased the depth of both professional and Corinthian talent across an international fleet. It was also a race marked by tragedy, serving as a sobering reminder of the inherent risks of offshore sailing and the importance of safety, experience and mutual support at sea. Against that backdrop, the achievements of the competitors stand as a powerful testament to endurance, teamwork and respect for the ocean.
2026 RORC Transatlantic Race: Innovation, Endurance and the Ocean’s Verdict
© Lanzarote Sport

Different boats. Different ambitions. One unforgiving ocean.

19-02-2026

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

After Two Weeks at Sea, the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Comes into Focus
© James Mitchell/RORC
What this edition has underlined—yet again—is the extraordinary breadth that defines the RORC Transatlantic Race: modern race machines and classic yachts, fully-crewed and double-handed teams, professional campaigns and deeply personal ambitions, all sharing the same ocean and the same finish line. Jackknife delivers a defining Corinthian performance Few results have resonated as strongly as Jackknife, the J/125 owned and skippered by Sam Hall, sailing with his father Andrew Hall. Finishing on 23 January after 11 days and 13 hours at sea, Jackknife claimed third overall under IRC and victory in IRC Two.
13-02-2026

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.
07-02-2026

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

Runners & Riders Line Up for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
06-02-2026

A new year, fresh wakes, and a world of water waiting ahead.

As old hands know, a new year on the water means fresh wind in the sails, new courses to conquer, and calendars filling with the sort of events that make every mariner’s heart beat faster. In 2026, the global boating scene — from thrilling races to iconic boat shows and yacht gatherings — is bursting with activity. Whether you’re a racer, cruiser, powerboater or perpetual dreamer looking at the horizon, here’s what’s on the docket for the year ahead.
08-01-2026