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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
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Different boats. Different ambitions. One unforgiving ocean.

19-02-2026

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

2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
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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.
07-02-2026

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

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

2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

Beyond the polished bow waves of the front-running contenders, the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race carries a deeper, more enduring story — one written not in corrected time calculations, but in courage, companionship and personal ambition stretched across 3,000 miles of open Atlantic.
21-01-2026