Géry Trentesaux's Sydney GTS 43 Long Courrier © Paul Wyeth/pwpictures.com
By Royal Ocean Racing Club
04/07/2025 - 20:18

Rolex Fastnet Race: IRC One Preview, French Legends continue to set IRC One standard

With 17 editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race to his name, including five class victories along the way and an outright victory in 2015, could anyone bet against Géry Trentesaux doing it again? There’s no doubt his Long Courrier is one of the leading contenders for winning from the 81 yachts currently entered in IRC One

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By Royal Ocean Racing Club
02/07/2025 - 18:37

Rolex Fastnet Race Record-breaking offshore classics set to race in IRC Zero

IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn’t competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line.

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ORC Fleet. © María Muiña
By Palmavela
26/04/2025 - 20:01

The Battle for La Larga begins as the fleet heads towards Ibiza

The 21st edition of the Sandberg PalmaVela is officially underway. A total of 35 boats set sail today from the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) to take the start of La Larga

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16th Edition 2025 RORC Caribbean 600
By Royal Ocean Racing Club
20/03/2025 - 11:49

16th Edition 2025 RORC Caribbean 600

Sit back, get the popcorn ready and enjoy this event film; with interviews and spectacular footage from the 16th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's 600NM race around 11 Caribbean Islands - The 2025 RORC Caribbean 600

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A truly special 16th edition - 2025 RORC Caribbean 600 © Tim Wright/Photoaction.com
By Royal Ocean Racing Club
01/03/2025 - 20:09

A Truly Special 2025 RORC Caribbean 600

The 2025 RORC Caribbean 600 marked its 16th edition with a spectacular display of offshore racing prowess, attracting a diverse fleet of 66 boats from 32 countries

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IRC One winners in the 2025 RORC Caribbean 600 - Philippe Franz’s NM43 Albator © Tim Wright Photoaction
By Royal Ocean Racing Club
28/02/2025 - 18:39

Rorc Caribbean 600: Multihull, IRC One & IRC Two class winners decided

Congratulations to the latest class winners to be announced: Thomas Kassberg’s ORC 50 Malolo, Philippe Franz’s NM43 Albator, Team Scarlet on Emily, skippered by Ross Applebey, Ulysse Pozzoli’s Class40 Team Renovatec and Jeremi Jablonski’s Hanse 430 Avanti

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Christian Zugel’s Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 has won IRC Super Zero © Tim Wright/Photoaction.com
By Royal Ocean Racing Club
27/02/2025 - 09:16

Epic Duels & Furious Finishes: RORC Caribbean 600

Christian Zugel’s Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 has won IRC Super Zero, overcoming setbacks to lead on overall after IRC corrected time. Tschüss 2 now awaits challengers still out on the racecourse for overall IRC victory

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© Nico Martínez/PalmaVela
By Palmavela
24/02/2025 - 12:25

La Larga, the offshore race of the PalmaVela, reaches 30 registered teams

One of the most attractive offshore regattas in the Mediterranean —due to its route through the Balearic archipelago and its timing in the calendar, scheduled for the last days of April— is reaching an impressive level of competition and registration numbers

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RORC Nelson’s Cup Series Overall - Thrilling Battles and Maxi Showdowns
By Royal Ocean Racing Club
22/02/2025 - 20:33

RORC Nelson’s Cup Series Overall, Thrilling Battles and Maxi Showdowns

The 3rd edition of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series was a spectacular regatta with a total of 35 boats taking part, including for the first time, a maxi class with eight powerful boats revelling in the big conditions

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Niklas Zennstrom’s Carkeek 52 Rán wins Antigua 360 Race © Arthur Daniel/RORC
By Royal Ocean Racing Club
22/02/2025 - 09:20

Rán wins Antigua 360 Race, as 66 teams gear up for the RORC Caribbean 600

The Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Antigua 360 Race, organised with the Antigua Yacht Club, started on time from Fort Charlotte as the final climax of the 2025 RORC Nelson’s Cup Series. 35 teams from 16 countries battled it out in a 48nm showdown around Antigua

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