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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
Victory at Last: Good Boy Vodka Takes the Crown Good Boy Vodka, a 52-foot Outerlimits SV52, crossed the finish line in a commanding 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 26 seconds, speeding home at an average of 92.5 mph. Skippered by Rob Lockyer with Americans Alex Pratt, Kirk Britto, and Tim Linden aboard, the team executed a textbook race—stalking the leaders early before striking when others slipped. Their patience and precision secured them the coveted Beaverbrook Trophy and ended Silverline’s long-running dominance in one fell swoop.
30-08-2025
Good luck to all taking part in today's the Round the Island Race 2025, 7th June. Organised by the Island Sailing Club, this annual spectacle draws over 1,700 boats and 16,000 sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races globally and the fourth largest mass participation sporting event in the UK.
07-06-2025