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Conditions caused racing to be cancelled on the third and final day of the RORC Easter Challenge. At 0900 when the decision was announced, PRO Stuart Childerley explained: “Currently we have less than five knots on the Solent and we have a lot of flood tide for the next hour…Read More
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Hosted by Calero Marinas, RORC Transatlantic Race yachts docked in Marina Lanzarote in the heart of Arrecife, Lanzarote © James Mitchell/RORCRead More
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At yesterday’s Easter Challenge post-race debrief at the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Cowes clubhouse, coaching legend Jim Saltonstall advised crews that he and the coaching team from North Sails would be examining rules. Today competitors duly obliged, assisted by one of the strongest tides of the year. This caused numerous…Read More
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The Easter weekend is traditionally when flowers start blossoming, birds return to the trees, animals rouse from hibernation and the earth generally warms up. Day one of the RORC Easter Challenge, supported by North Sails, saw none of the above with the competitors across the four classes braving the conditions,…Read More
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Getting up to speed for the season ahead, Nigel Goodhew's Sun Fast 3200, Cora (previously Cifraline IV) © Paul Wyeth/pwpictures.comRead More
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Racing Two Handed, Ian Hoddle's British Sun Fast 3600 will be rebranded Virgin Media Business for the 2018 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race in August © Rick Tomlinson/http://www.rick-tomlinson.com/Read More
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DATE: Saturday 5th May
COURSE: Cowes – Le Havre via marks
DISTANCE (nm): 110-160The first offshore race of the domestic season finishes is a cross-Channel dash to Le Havre. Depending on the weather conditions, the race may include various marks along the way.
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DATE: Friday 11th May
COURSE: Harwich – Scheveningen via marks
DISTANCE (nm): 181Hosted by the Royal Harwich Yacht Club in their fabulous new clubhouse, the North Sea Race starts outside Harwich and meanders around the Galloper wind farm before heading north to Smith’s Knoll Buoy and across to the famous sailing city of the Hague and the Scheveningen Yacht Club.
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DATE: Saturday 26th May
COURSE: Cowes – Eddystone Lighthouse – Solent finish
DISTANCE (nm): 256The race around Eddystone Lighthouse is typically the most popular in Rolex Fastnet years, mirroring the first 130nm miles of the season's main event.
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DATE: Thursday 19th April
LOCATION: London ClubhouseFor the second Under 35's Social we will be joined by Team Concise & Hugo Boss Sailor Jack Trigger. Jack will be available to meet and chat about his sailing experience and future projects including the Vendee Globe 2020. The social will start from 19.00 and dinner will be available in the Dining Room from 19.15. You will also have the chance to try the RORC Gin with a free sample upon arrival.
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DATE: Thursday 3rd May
LOCATION: London ClubhouseJoin us at the London Clubhouse Bar for the regular monthly social. All RORC members, guests and sailors are invited to informal drinks from 18.00 onwards. For any dinner reservations please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
