The RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association and Yacht Club de France will start from Marina Lanzarote on 11th January 2026. The 3000-mile race will once again set sail from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote in the Canary Islands before charting a new course west to a spectacular finish in Antigua, West Indies.
A Legendary Route – Crossing the Atlantic from Lanzarote to Antigua is on the bucket list of many offshore sailors. Few opportunities exist to race 3,000 miles on a racecourse etched in history across the centuries.
Diverse Challenges – Experience a test of endurance, seamanship and navigation in the deep ocean. With constant adaption for the crew and boat to achieve the best performance.
Global Competition – Join an international fleet of seasoned offshore racers and ambitious double-handed crews alike. Measuring yourself against the best, builds reputation and experience.
Highly Regarded by the Racing Community – Organised by RORC, the world’s premier offshore racing club. The race is run to strict safety, measurement, and racing rules (IRC), giving everyone a level playing field.
Advancement & Exposure – Great for accruing IRC season points and building offshore miles and experience. Race fans worldwide follow the action through RORC Media’s global reach.
Full Support & Infrastructure – From skipper’s briefings and weather briefings, to safety compliance, navigation tools, tracking, and shore-based media & logistics support.
Epic Memories – Sunrise and sunset over open ocean, marine life sightings, expansive skies, and star-studded night racing. Finishing the RORC Transatlantic Race leaves competitors with stories to last a lifetime.
Onwards & Upwards – The RORC Transatlantic Race is the ideal springboard to sharpen a tight-knit crew ahead of the Caribbean season, including the Nelson’s Cup Series and the RORC Caribbean 600 in February 2026.
For online entry and more information: https://rorctransatlantic.rorc.org/
Louay Habib/RORC
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