The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Articles
Yes, every yacht racing under IRC has a theoretical shot at glory. Yes, the leaderboard will matter. But for many crews lining up in Marina Lanzarote this January, the race west is about something else entirely: shared dreams, first crossings, family bonds, youthful curiosity and the quiet satisfaction of racing an ocean under sail.
This is the human fleet — and it is every bit as compelling as the sharp end.
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3,000 miles. Countless reasons. One ocean crossing that means everything.
21-01-2026
Every great ocean race needs more than a start line. It needs a stage. A harbour that embodies the romance of offshore sailing, the grit of preparation, and the sense of stepping into something larger than yourself. For the RORC Transatlantic Race, that place is Marina Lanzarote – a port where volcanic ridges meet the Atlantic trades, and where decades of investment in infrastructure and community spirit converge into one perfect launchpad.
06-09-2025