Cowes, 14 July 2025: The countdown is on for the return of one of sailing’s most iconic international regattas – the Admiral’s Cup. Revived by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) for its centenary year and to be held biennially thereafter, the 2025 edition promises high-performance racing, intense offshore challenges, and a celebration of sailing heritage.
Running from July 17 to August 1, the Admiral’s Cup brings together teams from around the world to compete across the Solent, the English Channel, and the open ocean. Each team comprises two boats – one in the AC1 (big boat class) and one in the AC2 (smaller class). The team with the best combined score will lift the coveted Admiral’s Cup.
How to follow the Admiral’s Cup 2025:
Website: https://admiralscup.rorc.org
Tracking: Satellite tracking for all boats is free and available online
Social Media: Follow updates using #AdmiralsCup
Admiral’s Cup 2025 – Key Dates & Schedule:
Friday 18 July – Arrival & Registration – Boats moored in Cowes Yacht Haven
Final safety checks and sail measurements
Saturday 19 July – Channel Race Start
First Gun: 10:20 from the Central Solent
First offshore race of the Admiral’s Cup
Live Satellite tracking live throughout
Sunday 20 July – Channel Race Continues
Monday 21 July – Lay Day – Crew recovery and preparation
Tuesday 22 July – Inshore Race Day One
Racing in the Solent and/or Christchurch Bay
Live tracking available – https://tractrac.com/event-page/event_20250722_RORCAdmira/3284
Wednesday 23 July – Inshore Race Day Two
Racing in the Solent
Live tracking available – https://tractrac.com/event-page/event_20250722_RORCAdmira/3284
Thursday 24 July – Inshore Race Day Three
Racing in the Solent
Live tracking available – https://tractrac.com/event-page/event_20250722_RORCAdmira/3284
Friday 25 July – Lay Day – Crew recovery and preparation
Saturday 26 July – Rolex Fastnet Race (Admiral’s Cup Grand Finale)
Start of the Rolex Fastnet Race The world’s biggest and most famous offshore race with 460 boats
Start: 11:20 RYS Line Cowes | Admiral’s Cup Start: 12:00
Distance: 695nm. From Cowes around the Fastnet Rock finishing in Cherbourg
Best spectator viewing from Cowes Parade and Foreshore
Live coverage: RORC YouTube Channel
Live Satellite tracking live throughout
Thursday 31 July – Prizegiving Ceremony
Time: 1800 UTC
Venue: Rolex Fastnet Race Village, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The Admiral’s Cup is more than a regatta – it’s a test of seamanship, teamwork and national pride. In its 100th year, the Royal Ocean Racing Club invites sailors and fans alike to experience the legacy and the future of offshore racing.
Louay Habib/RORC
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