IMOCA and VO65 fleets start the Ocean Race Europe in light conditions, en-route to a mid-week finish in Cascais, Portugal
Offshore
RORC adapt France bound races following border restrictions
Following the French Government declaring restricted travel between the UK and France, the RORC has updated the Rolex Fastnet Race fleet and its other applicable races likely to be affected
RORC Myth of Malham Race this Weekend
127 boats expected to start from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line for the 230nm Myth of Malham Race around the Eddystone Lighthouse this weekend
Inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe this Saturday
Twelve International ocean racing teams from around the world are assembling in Lorient, France, for the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe
RORC Vice Admiral’s Cup Winners
The Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Vice Admiral’s Cup came to a conclusion on Sunday 23 May after two days of racing in fresh to feisty conditions in the Solent.
Record Rolex Fastnet Race entry despite COVID-19 uncertainty
With 450+ yachts entered in this year’s 49th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s biennial flagship event has consolidated its position as the biggest offshore yacht race in the world
Alex Thomson returns to racing with the Fastnet Race
British sailing team Alex Thomson Racing will begin their 2021 competitive season with the Fastnet Race on 8 August 2021 – See video here
Maxi Racing Resumes in Capri
Based out of Capri’s Marina Grande, the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy at Rolex Capri Sailing Week is the opening event of the International Maxi Association’s annual five event 2021 Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge
RORC Spring Series – Whooper and Jago celebrate in Cowes
The Royal Ocean Racing Club organised two races over the May Bank Holiday weekend including a 91nm race for IRC Two Handed, the first overnight race of the year
PowerPlay set Fastnet original course record
Peter Cunningham’s MOD70 PowerPlay, skippered by Ned Collier Wakefield, has officially set the Fastnet Original Course Record
RORC Spring Series – Dawn Treader and Gentoo Triumph
The Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Spring Series continued on Saturday . . . Class winners were Ed Bell’s JPK 1180 Dawn Treader and James Harayda’s Sun Fast 3300 Gentoo
New Chief Executive for RORC
The Royal Ocean Racing Club has appointed Jeremy Wilton as the new Chief Executive of the London and Cowes based Club from 6 April 2021
