The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has published the Notice of Race for the 2027 Admiral’s Cup, officially opening the next chapter of one of offshore racing’s most celebrated international events.
Following the triumphant revival of the Admiral’s Cup in 2025, yacht clubs from across the world are invited to enter two-boat teams for the 2027 edition. The event will once again be hosted from the RORC Cowes Clubhouse, with racing in the Solent and English Channel culminating in the Rolex Fastnet Race.
The 2027 Admiral’s Cup will take place from 13–28 July based at Cowes Yacht Haven. Teams will contest a Short Offshore Race, a series of Solent Inshore Races, and the Rolex Fastnet Race to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
The Notice of Race confirms a two-boat team format. The requirements for U27 and female sailors have been increased by one, allowing teams flexibility in boat selection. The scoring format maintains the successful weighting system introduced in 2025: double points for the Short Offshore Race and triple points for the Rolex Fastnet Race.
Established in 1957, the Admiral’s Cup has long been regarded as the pinnacle of international offshore team competition. After a 22-year hiatus, the 2025 edition reignited that legacy with 30 boats from 17 nations. The 2027 event builds on that success, ensuring fair, competitive racing for the next generation of teams.
Minor refinements distinguish the 2027 Notice of Race, including permitted draft limits and refined rating bands to enhance competitive fairness. Feedback from the 2025 debrief process has directly informed these changes.
The RORC seeks to deliver an exceptional standard of competition and camaraderie, aiming to attract an even broader international entry for the upcoming edition. For more details, including the Notice of Race, visit the official website.
Format and Key Dates
The 2027 Admiral’s Cup will take place from 13–28 July 2027, based at Cowes Yacht Haven. Teams will contest a Short Offshore Race, a series of Solent Inshore Races, and the Rolex Fastnet Race to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
• Entries open: 1 July 2026
• Standard entry deadline: 28 February 2027
• Late entries: accepted until 1 March 2027 (subject to approval)
• Registration & inspection: 13–15 July 2027
• Racing period: 16–28 July 2027
• Prizegiving: 28 July 2027 in Cherbourg
The Notice of Race confirms a two-boat team format:
Admiral’s Cup 1 – IRC TCC 1.292–1.440 (13.41–17.10 m LOA, max draft 3.9 m)
Admiral’s Cup 2 – IRC TCC 1.125–1.282 (11.50–13.40 m LOA, max draft 3.4 m)
Report by: Louay Habib / RORC
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