184 Strong: RORC fleet ready for Cowes Dinard St Malo

Cowes Dinard St Malo Race

FWS 1100 Friday 11 July 2025

Course Approx. 151nm

Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in association with the UNCL, Yacht Club de Dinard, Société Nautique de la Baie de St Malo, JOG and the Royal Yacht Squadron.

The Cowes Dinard St Malo Race is the thirteenth race of the RORC Season’s Points Championship—the world’s largest offshore racing series. It is also the fifth race of the inaugural Cowes Offshore Racing Series and the first race for the IRC Double Handed European Championship. As of Sunday 6 July, a remarkable 184 boats are entered, with nearly 1,000 sailors representing 43 nations from all around the world.

The start will be a spectacular sight, racing  to the west of the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes. The largest RORC fleet of the season so far will power into action for a true celebration of international offshore racing in the Centenary Year of the Royal Ocean Racing Club.

Start of the Cowes Dinard St Malo Race © Paul Wyeth/RORC

How to Follow the Race

•    First Start 11 July  11:10 BST

•    Best view Cowes Parade and Foreshore

•    All boats are equipped with YB Trackers. Follow live at: https://yb.tl/stmalo2025

•    Results & Updates: Near real-time results via https://sailracehq.com

•    Social Media: Use #RORCRacing to follow across Facebook, Instagram, and X

King Edward VII Challenge Cup © RORC

Since 1906: A Century of Heritage 

One of the most popular races in the RORC calendar, the Cowes Dinard St Malo really does have it all. The race is one of the most historic still being run today. It dates back to 1906, when King Edward VII was vigorously campaigning the gaff cutter HMY Britannia. In that year the British monarch donated the magnificent King Edward VII Challenge Cup to the Yacht Club Nautique de la Rance for what was known at the time as the Dinard Race. 

2025: A Historic Year for the RORC

2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Ocean Racing Club—a century of dedication to offshore racing. This season includes landmark events such as the West-East Transatlantic Race, the Rolex Fastnet Race, and the return of the Admiral’s Cup. Visit the RORC Centenary Page