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In this August’s Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the most popular ‘classes within a class’ will be the Performance 40. At present more than fifty of these racer-cruisers and cruiser-racers are currently entered in the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s pinnacle event. So, what is the Performance 40, why has it…Read More
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Following on from the UK Government’s ‘Roadmap out of lockdown’ on Monday 22nd February, the RORC Committee, working with the RYA and Government, is confident that overnight racing will return for the 2021 RORC Season’s Points Championship.Read More
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The Royal Ocean Racing Club Time Over Distance Series continues with RORC member Pip Hare talking to Louay Habib just days after becoming the first British sailor to finish the 2020 Vendee Globe.Read More
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The 2021 race programme has been confirmed and the Notice of Race which includes the 2021 World Sailing Special Regulations updates and 2021 IRC Rules is available to download here.Read More
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In a new partnership between The Royal Ocean Racing Club and The British Keelboat Academy, temporary RORC membership will be given to the Academy’s young members.Read More
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With the Rolex Fastnet Race having so many boats, so many classes and a 96-year history, it is inevitable that many past winners, be they of line honours, individual classes or of the main IRC overall prize, the Fastnet Challenge Trophy, should be among the record 400+ strong entry in…Read More
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DATES: Saturday 3rd April, Saturday 10th April, Saturday 1st May 2021
SCHEDULE: One long race per day of approximately 6-8 hours durationWith goverrment restrictions still in place these races are planned to offer crews the chance for some early season training and race practice.
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DATE: Saturday 1st May 2021
COURSE: Cowes – Solent finish, around marks
DISTANCE (nm): Approx. 20-24 hoursA one-off race, replacing the previously scheduled Cervantes Trophy Race, designed specifically for boats looking to gain two-handed offshore experience.
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DATE: Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd May
SCHEDULE: Up to four races a dayThe Solent-based, inshore regatta (primarily for one-design classes) brings together six or more classes for three days of intense, close racing across two courses.
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