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 Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife play host to the start of the RORC Transatlantic Race each year © James Mitchell |
Now in its twelfth edition, the RORC Transatlantic Race welcomes a diverse fleet; including IRC yachts, Superyachts, Classic yachts, Class40s, and high-performance Multihulls, with a dedicated IRC Two-Handed Class also available. Other one design and box-rule classes are welcome to enquire. Antigua will welcome the finish of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race © RORCKey Highlights:Start Date: 11 January 2026Start Location: Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife, Canary IslandsFinish Location: Antigua, West IndiesEligible Classes: IRC, Superyacht, Classic, Class40, MOCRATwo-Handed IRC Class availableEntry Opens: 19 May 2025 via sailracehq.comClosing Date: 8 December 2025Rating Deadline: 12 December 2025 |
The RORC Transatlantic Race remains a cornerstone of the RORC Season’s Points Championship and forms part of the prestigious RORC Caribbean Series, alongside the legendary RORC Caribbean 600. A special trophy will be awarded to the IRC yacht with the best combined performance across both offshore races. Complementing these events, the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series will once again deliver an exciting inshore regatta in Antigua in the lead-up to the Caribbean 600. Antigua, with its excellent marine facilities and services, will host the finish of the RORC Transatlantic Race next year © Arthur Daniel |
| “As the race changes course to its new Caribbean finish, the RORC pays heartfelt tribute to its longstanding partners in Grenada,” commented RORC CEO Jeremy Wilton. “Our sincere thanks go to the Grenada Tourism Authority, Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, and the exceptional team, including local volunteers, who have supported and hosted the race for over a decade. Their unwavering commitment helped shape the RORC Transatlantic Race into the prestigious oceanic contest it is today. “We now look forward to the warm Antiguan welcome we know so well from 16 editions of the RORC Caribbean 600. The Club looks forwarded to a new era for the RORC Transatlantic Race.” Hon. Max Fernandez, Minister for Tourism, Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Antigua & Barbudacommented: “Antigua and Barbuda is proud to deepen its long-standing partnership with the Royal Ocean Racing Club. We have welcomed the RORC Caribbean 600 and its international fleet with open arms and now we further strengthen our relationship with hosting the finish of the RORC Transatlantic crossing. “We take pride in the impressive growth of the RORC Caribbean 600; this decision to now make Antigua and Barbuda the home of an additional race is a natural extension and synergy that shows the unmatched hospitality of our people and further validates us as the very hub and heart of yachting in the Caribbean”. |
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RORC been doing this a while. Every year it just gets more elite.
Mi always wonder how dem manage food and sleep on dem long sail. Must be real mental test!
RORC knows how to put on a solid race. 3,000 miles is no joke!
Big up to all di Caribbean sailors who go tek part. Represent strong!
Nice!!