Sailors’ Stories from the Fleet The RORC Myth of Malham Race is one of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s classic offshore tests. Starting from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes, the race sends the fleet west along the English Channel to round the Eddystone Lighthouse before returning to the Solent. The Myth of Malham is the second race of the RORC Cowes Offshore Series designed to give sailors of all abilities and backgrounds easy access to an offshore series of races, all starting from Cowes, IOW. This video is not about the winners it tells the story of the race through the sailors who took part. From concentration in light airs to close battles across the fleet, the Myth of Malham Race once again delivered a demanding offshore challenge where patience, teamwork and tactical decisions made the difference. Featured sailors: Ben Owens & Luke Lawrence, JPK 1010 Leonard Nuala Sellwood, Albert Barber, Ollie Baddeley, Abby Hire, Sun Fast 3600 RORC Griffin RORC Vice Commodore Derek Shakespeare, J/122 Bulldog Jon McColl, Shuttleworth 34 Shockwave James Holder, Grainger 36 Uno The 2026 race was about much more than the results. It was about the people on board, the decisions made through day and night, and the commitment required to keep racing when every mile matters. Follow RORC for more offshore racing stories, race reports and sailor interviews. Find out more and get involved: www.rorc.org 🎥 Corinna Haines - @hainesfilms Many thanks to all the sailors who contributed on board video selects. #RORC #MythOfMalhamRace #OffshoreRacing #YachtRacing #Sailing #IRC #Cowes #Eddystone #RoyalOceanRacingClub #SailRacing

Seventeen editions in, the RORC Caribbean 600 continues to evolve. In 2026, a south-easterly trade wind reshaped the race — turning what is often a fast-reaching course into a more technical test. Longer upwind phases, tighter angles, and constant transitions placed a premium on decision-making and execution across the full 600-mile course. At the front of the fleet, Leopard 3 secured overall victory under IRC, while Black Jack 100 claimed Monohull Line Honours after a close-fought maxi battle. In the multihulls, Argo delivered one of the tightest finishes in race history to take Line Honours. Across the classes: * IRC Overall & Super Zero – Leopard 3 (Joost Schuijff) * IRC Zero – Palanad 4 (Antoine Magre) * IRC One – Rikki (Bruce Chafee) * IRC Two – Belladonna (Richard Dilley) * MOCRA – Calamity (Timo Tavio) * Class40 – Solano (Robin Follin) The Class40 division also delivered one of the defining moments of the race, as Solano diverted to assist a capsized vessel, safely recovering all six crew before continuing to secure the class win — a reminder that seamanship remains at the heart of offshore racing. From elite professional teams to Corinthian crews, the 2026 edition was shaped by precision, consistency, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. The 18th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is scheduled to start from Fort Charlotte Antigua on Monday 22 February 2027, preceded by the inshore RORC Nelson’s Cup Series. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:57 - F4 Falcon 3:55 - Black Jack 100 6:12 - Palanad 4 8:41 - WaveWalker 10:12 - Blueprint 12:39 - Final Final Zoulou 15:09 - Start of the Caribbean 600 20:10 - Line Honours Multihull 22:36 - Line Honours Monohull 26:00 - IRC Zero Winner 28:07 - Class40 Solano Plus Rescue Story 29:39 - IRC 1 Winner 32:12 - IRC 2 Winner 35:02 - Blueprint Arrival 36:26 - Overall Winner Leopard 3 38:38 - Event Summary 39:31 - 2026 Event Montage #Caribbean #OffshoreRacing #Sailing #Yachting #RORCracing

RORC Shares Hard Won Wisdom for the Round Britain & Ireland Race On 30 April,100 days to go before the start of the 50th anniversary of the Round Britain & Ireland Race on 09 August, the Royal Ocean Racing Club held a live webinar. The recording is now available to watch, giving sailors, supporters and prospective entrants the chance to hear practical advice from those who know the race from the inside. The hour long presentation brought together a highly experienced panel with nine race campaigns between them. The aim was to help competitors prepare for one of the Club’s great offshore challenges. Hosted by RORC Vice Commodore Derek Shakespeare, who will be taking part in his first race. The panel brought together professional, Corinthian, military and double handed perspectives, with contributions from Derek Shakespeare, Pip Hare, RORC Commodore Deb Fish, Will Naylor and Sam White. The aim was clear: to share insight, reduce uncertainty and help crews prepare properly for a race that demands far more than simple endurance. For quick reference see below. 0:00 Welcome and webinar opening 1:49 Round Britain & Ireland Race overview 2:56 Introducing the panel 3:48 100 days to go: preparing early 4:42 Category 1 race requirements 6:30 Qualification, communications and safety preparation 7:13 Pip Hare: strategic race preparation 9:29 Building a race road book 10:27 Marking hazards: wind farms, rigs and restricted areas 12:12 Forecasting, navigation resources and chart choices 15:01 Autopilot modes, systems and redundancy 17:26 Deb Fish: walking the course 19:53 Course overview from Cowes 21:18 Celtic Sea, TSS zones and offshore hazards 24:29 VHF, oil rigs and avoiding costly mistakes 25:51 Wind farms and their effect on breeze 27:36 Sam White: wind farm lessons from 2022 31:14 North Sea hazards and the Goodwin Sands 35:00 Will Naylor: the Goodwin “snuggle” 36:12 Crew management and fatigue 37:36 Preparing a boat for two weeks offshore 39:38 Spares, skills and fixing problems at sea 40:49 Sail choices and managing the whole race 45:52 Sam White: double handed lessons from 2022 47:31 Self reliance offshore 48:50 Debriefing during the race 50:02 Crew resource management and giving everyone a voice 51:03 Using checklists for high consequence errors 53:39 Rounding Muckle Flugga 54:05 Racing close to Bellino and the autopilot failure 55:57 Fatigue and hand steering down the North Sea 58:08 Final days and the pull of the race 59:32 Q&A begins 1:00:04 Sharing content from onboard 1:01:05 Spare mainsail and repair questions 1:02:06 Competitor WhatsApp and racecourse updates 1:02:48 Outside assistance and weather advice 1:03:25 Trysail and watch system question 1:08:04 Crew Match and finding crew 1:08:52 Course changes and race direction 1:10:16 Closing remarks and final advice #rorcracing #RBIR2026 #offshoreracing #ircrating

The RORC Cowes Offshore Series brings together a wide range of boats, sailors and ambitions, from experienced offshore campaigns to youth development teams and double handed specialists. Filmed ahead of the Cervantes Trophy Race, the opening race of the series, this video looks at the people and stories behind the entries. From Trevor Middleton’s new JPK 1180 Black Sheep and Rich Corbin’s Farr 40 Espresso Martini Too, to Sue Geary and the Tall Ships Youth Trust team on Challenger 2, the series celebrates the breadth of modern offshore racing. Also featured are Sam White’s JPK 10.80 Mzungu!, Ian Hoddle and Willow Bland racing double handed on Sun Fast 3300 GameOn, Nuala Sellwood and the young crew of Sun Fast 3600 RORC Griffin, and Clement Garitan and Jerome Baudy on J/99 An Ael 4. The RORC Cowes Offshore Series is about more than results. It is about preparation, progression, teamwork and the Corinthian spirit of offshore racing, with IRC Rating bringing different boats together in close competition. Featured teams: JPK 1180 Black Sheep, Trevor Middleton Farr 40 Espresso Martini Too, Rich Corbin Challenger 2, Sue Geary, Tall Ships Youth Trust JPK 10.80 Mzungu!, Sam White Sun Fast 3300 GameOn, Ian Hoddle & Willow Bland J/99 An Ael 4, Clement Garitan & Jerome Baudy Find out more and get involved: www.rorc.org 🎥 Corinna Haines - @hainesfilms #RORC #CowesOffshoreSeries #OffshoreRacing #IRCRating #Cowes #DoubleHandedSailing #RORCGriffin #TallShipsYouthTrust

Seven RORC Offshore Classics from the Solent come and join us. The RORC Cowes Offshore Series brings together a season of accessible, high quality RORC racing from the Solent, giving crews the chance to build experience, test themselves offshore and take on some of the most rewarding races in the RORC calendar. The seven race series of races all start from Cowes with the best five to count. All competitors have access to the superb facilities at the RORC Cowes Clubhouse including accommodation, the Fastnet Bar and RORC Clubhouse Restaurant. There is a crew supper planned before every race, all competitors plus friends and family are welcome. The Myth of Malham, Cowes Dinard St Malo Race and Channel Race carry deep historic weight within the RORC programme. The Myth of Malham mirrors the opening stages of the Rolex Fastnet Race, sending the fleet west from Cowes towards the Eddystone Lighthouse before returning to the Solent. The Cowes Dinard St Malo Race is one of the great cross Channel classics, with the overall winner under IRC receiving the King Edward VII Challenge Cup, originally donated by His Majesty in 1906. The Channel Race, first run in 1928, was established as a shorter alternative to the Fastnet and became the shorter offshore race to The Admiral’s Cup. Together, they connect today’s crews with more than a century of offshore racing heritage. From corinthian teams to seasoned campaigners, this is a series designed for sailors who want proper offshore racing, competitive fleets and the unique atmosphere of the RORC Cowes Clubhouse. Find out more and get involved: www.rorc.org 🎥 Corinna Haines - @hainesfilms #IRCZero #OffshoreRacing #RORCracing #sailing #solent #cowes #yachting

After 600 demanding miles around 11 Caribbean islands, and with no remaining competitor able to better her corrected time, Leopard 3’s performance under the IRC rule stands unbeaten. The result secures a second overall IRC victory for Leopard 3, repeating her success in 2024. Leopard 3 has a rich history of victories in the race, dating back to the first edition in 2009. The 2026 edition was Leopard’s ninth ‘600 campaign under project-manager Chris Sherlock. “It’s a surprise to win it,” said Joost Schuijff taking part in his fifth race, reflecting on Leopard 3’s overall IRC victory. “Black Jack was very strong, congratulations to them for line honours. There are other boats on IRC rating that would easily match us. So yes, it’s a surprise but I think it was due to our performance and lack of problems. It was the best 600 that we ever sailed here in Antigua.” Laura de Vere taking part her third race agreed. “It was super exciting. We are thrilled, over the moon.” For Schuijff, the difference this year was cohesion and preparation. “We have not been sitting still. We’ve been optimizing the boat. The team has been working on it for a very long time. Compared to previous races, where we would always have some issue with equipment, this time people didn’t make mistakes. We got to the finish without a critical issue. That was the best race we have done in that respect.” The upgrades were deliberate. “There are three things that are different compared to the last race: rudders, interceptor and sails. The sails are a new design with a very smooth surface and less drag, so more efficient. The rudders are remarkably different, and everything with the interceptor was calculated. We’ve been running a lot of data programs, and the result was that these three things would really help us and that’s what we did.” The battle with Black Jack was intense and tactical. “From Guadeloupe to Barbuda is always difficult for us because we didn’t bring a masthead zero, so there’s a gap in our sail plan,” Schuijff explained. “That’s when they ran away from us for six or seven miles, their strong point. But upwind we point higher and do very well in waves, so we caught up again. They were about 30 minutes ahead at the finish, line honours to Black Jack and we were surprised to win it on corrected time in the end.” De Vere described the emotional arc of that final stretch. “On the last watch, coming close to shore after a hard race, you suddenly feel how exciting it’s been. We knew we were finishing behind Black Jack, but to still have a chance for IRC Overall that gave us collective excitement on board. Even though we had to wait a while for the result, it was really worth all the suffering.” https://caribbean600.rorc.org/2026-rorc-caribbean-600-leopard-3-declared-overall-winner-under-irc- #Caribbean600 #RORCracing

The largest class in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 was IRC Two and it proved to be a battle of stamina and steady execution with as much as five days and nights of trade wind racing for the class and highly competitive pressure among the front runners. Richard Dilley’s Grand Soleil 46 Belladonna (GBR) claimed IRC Two victory, completing the 600-mile course in 3 days 06 hours 37 minutes 55 seconds elapsed. Ray Rhinelander’s J/133 Bella J (CAN), skippered by Sarah Nicholson pushed hard throughout to come second. Third place after IRC time correction went to Cox & Dunlop’s J/122 Mojito (GBR). In true RORC Caribbean 600 fashion, IRC Two rewarded consistency, smart positioning and relentless focus and sustained offshore discipline. For Belladonna owner Richard Dilley, victory in IRC Two was far more than a line in the results. It was the fulfilment of a long-held ambition to compete in the RORC Caribbean 600. “For me, it’s kind of a lifetime achievement really, to come out here and race in these amazing waters,” Dilley says, emotion close to the surface. “I can’t put into words how amazing it is. I’ve always wanted to come out here and race.” #Caribbean600 #RORCracing

IRC One delivered one of the closest corrected-time battles of the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. After nearly three days of relentless trade wind racing, the outcome hinged until the final gruelling beat to Antigua from Redonda. Bruce Chafee’s RP42 Rikki (USA) crossed the line in an elapsed time of 2 days 21 hours 51 minutes 30 seconds, and her corrected time under IRC sealed victory. Xavier Bellouard’s Lift 45 Maxitude (FRA) took line honours for the class, but corrected out to second place, just 9 minutes 32 seconds short after 600 demanding miles. Third place went to Woody Cullen’s Swan 58 WaveWalker (USA), completing the race in 3 days 00 hours 30 minutes 11 seconds elapsed. In classic Caribbean 600 fashion, IRC One was decided by precision, not just pace, setting the stage for reflections from the winning team on Rikki and their closest challengers aboard Maxitude. Full story: https://caribbean600.rorc.org/irc-one-nine-minutes-on-the-clock-for-rikkis-triumph #RORCracing #Caribbean600

Mach 50 Palanad 4 – E.Leclerc (FRA), skippered by Antoine Magre, took victory in IRC Zero, finished the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 to take class line honours in an elapsed time of 2d 10:32:31 and posting the best IRC corrected time to secure the class win. James Neville’s Carkeek 45 Ino Noir took a bold but calculated gamble on the very last leg to finish second on IRC corrected time by a slim margin. Niklas Zennstrom’s ’s Rán completed the podium. The IRC Zero contest featured a sustained battle between Palanad 4, James Neville’s Ino Noir (GBR), Niklas Zennström’s Rán (SWE) and Frederic Puzin’s Daguet 5 (FRA). The margins remained tight throughout, with the outcome decided only on the final beat to Antigua. #Caribbean600

Remon Vos’ RP100 Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600, completing the 600-mile course in an elapsed time of 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins 36 Secs. Black Jack 100 Crew: Remon Vos,Tristan Le Brun, Bram Vanspengen, Bruce Clark, Clément Cron, Edwin De Laat, Guillaume Berenger, Harley Spreadbury-Key, Jelmer van Beek, Jorden Van Rooijen, Martin Kirketerp Ibsen, Matiu Te Hau, Max Deckers, Robin Jacobs, Rokas Milevicius, Romain Testa, Rutger Vos, Shane Hughes, Sofian Bouvet and Thierry Fouchier. Behind that finishing time lies one of the finest 100-foot match races the event has seen. On one side, the Farr 100 Leopard 3, helmed by Joost Schuijff and skippered by Chris Sherlock, a boat etched within the history of the RORC Caribbean 600 since its inception. On the other, RP100 Black Jack 100, originally the legendary Alfa Romeo II reborn and refined for more offshore speed. Black Jack 100 was making her Caribbean 600 debut under a new team following monohull line honours victories in the Rolex Fastnet Race and the Rolex Middle Sea Race. More at https://caribbean600.rorc.org/black-jack-100-wins-monohull-line-honours-after-classic-100foot-duel #RORCracing #Caribbean600

Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600, completing the 600-mile course in an elapsed time of 01 Day 12 Hrs 01 Mins and 46 Secs after a ferocious, race-long battle with Jon Desmond’s MOD70 Final Final – Zoulou, just over three minutes behind. The two MOD70 trimarans were separated by just one mile at the finish off Fort Charlotte, Antigua - an extraordinary margin after nearly 600 miles of racing flat-out racing around 11 Caribbean islands. What unfolded was not simply a contest of speed, often exceeding 30 knots, but a shifting tactical duel from island to island which was decided by a smart move by Argo in the closing miles. #Caribbean600 #RORCracing

Guadeloupe reshuffles the deck 🌬️🏝️ — and Black Jack 100 strikes back in a relentless duel for Monohull Line Honours 🔥⛵️ #Caribbean600 #RORCracing

The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 got underway in spectacular fashion from Fort Charlotte, high above Antigua’s Pillars of Hercules. In classic 15-knot trade winds, a fleet of 56 boats set off on the 600-mile challenge around 11 Caribbean islands. Five clean starts launched the fleet into immediate battle. In IRC Zero, Rán and Daguet 5 went head-to-head beneath the cliffs, while in Super Zero Leopard 3 and Black Jack 100 reignited their 100-footer rivalry from the gun. The multihulls wasted no time either, with Argo accelerating clear and setting the early pace. Tactical shifts, tight pin-end duels and high-speed drag races defined the opening miles — but with 600 nautical miles ahead, the real test is only just beginning. #RORCracing #Caribbean600

The start of the Multihull Class | 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. #Caribbean600 #RORCracing

The start of IRC Super Zero | 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 #RORCracing #Caribbean600

The start of IRC Zero & Class40 | RORC Caribbean 600 #RORCracing #Caribbean600

The start of IRC Class 2 - 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. Fort Charlotte, Antigua. #RORCracing #Caribbean600

This year marks the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. A fleet of 56 boats will line up in English Harbour. Nearly 500 sailors, representing more than 30 nations, are ready to take on one of offshore racing’s great challenges. On Monday 23rd February, the fleet will set off from Fort Charlotte into classic Caribbean tradewinds. #RORCracing #Caribbean600 #Antigua #Sevenstar

The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race delivered an extraordinary Atlantic crossing from Lanzarote to Antigua, showcasing innovation, endurance and seamanship at the highest level of offshore racing. Across nearly 3,000 nautical miles, the international fleet produced record-breaking performances, fiercely contested class battles and deeply human stories of teamwork and resilience. Overall Victory: Palanad 4 The Mach 50 Palanad 4 (FRA), owned by Olivier Magre and skippered by his son Antoine Magre, claimed overall victory on IRC corrected time. In only its second offshore race, the scow-bow Mach 50 concept proved its credentials across a full ocean crossing — a landmark father-and-son achievement that combined innovation, preparation and disciplined execution. Multihull Line Honours: Argo In a breathtaking MOD70 duel, Argo (USA) claimed Multihull Line Honours and set a new race record for the Lanzarote–Antigua route. Locked in a relentless match race with Zoulou (FRA), Argo sustained speeds well over 30 knots across the Atlantic, underlining the extreme performance of modern ocean-racing multihulls. Monohull Line Honours: Raven The 34-metre Baltic 111 Raven, skippered by Damien Durchon, delivered one of the defining performances of the race. Raven took Monohull Line Honours, won the IMA Transatlantic Trophy, and set a new monohull race record — becoming the first foil-assisted monohull of her size to complete a transatlantic race. Her performance marked a new chapter in offshore monohull design. IRC Podium & Class Winners • Ino Noir (GBR), James Neville’s Carkeek 45, delivered a gritty and consistent race to finish second overall on IRC. • Jackknife (GBR), the J/125 sailed by Sam Hall with his father Andrew, secured third overall on IRC and victory in IRC Two, one of the standout Corinthian performances of the race. • In the Double-Handed division, Kornog 2 (FRA) claimed victory on corrected time, while Adrien was first double-handed yacht to finish. Superyacht & Special Trophies • Linnea Aurora, the 128ft Hoek design skippered by Phil Martinson, emerged as best-placed superyacht on IRC, earning the Superyacht Trophy. • Maxitude, sailed by Xavier Bellouard, completed a milestone Atlantic crossing and won the Yacht Club de France Trophy. A Race Marked by Respect The 2026 edition was also marked by tragedy following the loss of a crew member aboard Walross 4. The race stands dedicated to the Walross 4 crew, with the entire fleet, organisers and host venues united in respect, solidarity and support — a powerful reminder of the risks inherent in ocean racing and the values that bind the offshore community. As the final boats arrived safely in Antigua, the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race will be remembered as a defining edition: one that pushed the boundaries of performance while reinforcing the importance of seamanship, preparation and respect for the ocean. Results: https://sailracehq.com Website: https://rorctransatlantic.rorc.org #RORCTransatlanticRace #RORCRacing #OffshoreRacing #OceanRacing #Yachting #Sailing ⸻ 🎥 Footage © roddyacqua © Arthur Daniel / RORC © Julia Castro © James Mitchell © Alice Callow / Tidal Pulse Media / RORC © Palanad Racing © Daryl Wislang / Raven © Pete Cumming/Argonauts ✂️ Edit - Corinna Haines