RORC Youth take on the Paprec Transat

Four young members of the Royal Ocean Racing Club will embark today, Sunday 20 April, on a tough double-handed 4000 mile race across the Atlantic Ocean- The Paprec Transat.

Fair winds to Ellie Driver & Ollie Hill (Women’s Engineering Society) and Maggie Adamson & Cal Finlayson (Solan Ocean Racing).

Paprec Transat

The Paprec Transat is a prestigious transatlantic yacht race that brings together top-tier double-handed offshore sailing talent for an intense crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly known as the Transat en Double or the Transat AG2R, the race features a highly competitive fleet of identically matched Figaro Bénéteau 3 yachts, making it a true test of sailor skill, strategy, and endurance.

Sailed double-handed from Concarneau, France to Saint-Barthélemy in the Caribbean, the race covers approximately 3,800 nautical miles and is known for its challenging conditions, tactical complexity, and vibrant sporting spirit. As a key fixture in the professional short-handed racing calendar, the Paprec Transat attracts elite offshore sailors, rising stars, and passionate teams eager to prove their mettle on one of the sport’s most iconic routes.

The Paprec Transat starts Sunday 20 April. Race fans can follow the race at the official website: www.transatpaprec.com