Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Articles
The Admiral’s Cup Its all systems go !!! 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.
Here is the schedule: Friday 18 July – Arrival & Registration - Boats moored in Cowes Yacht Haven Final safety checks and sail measurements

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The Admiral’s Cup returns July 17–August 1, 2025
18-07-2025
The Admiral’s Cup Returns: A New Chapter for the ‘Unofficial World Championship of Offshore Sailing’
After a long hiatus, one of the most iconic and prestigious events in the world of sailing is set to make its dramatic return: the Admiral’s Cup. Known as the “unofficial world championship of offshore racing”, the Admiral’s Cup will re-launch in Cowes, England—the spiritual home of competitive yachting—on 17th July 2025, running through to 1st August.
17-07-2025