Palanad 4 Claims Overall Victory in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

The Royal Ocean Racing Club has confirmed Mach 50 Palanad 4 (FRA), owned by RORC Member Olivier Magre and skippered by his son Antoine Magre, also a RORC Member, as the overall winner of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race on IRC corrected time. While competitors remain racing at sea, none can now beat Palanad 4’s IRC corrected time, securing overall victory in one of offshore sailing’s most demanding ocean races. The French-flagged Mach 50 completed the 3,000 mile race from Lanzarote to Antigua in an elapsed time of 8 Days 05 Hours 55 Minutes and 50 Seconds - a standout performance. The result marks a major milestone for both the Magre family and the innovative Mach 50 project, which has delivered overall victory in only its second offshore race, following its debut at the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race. As the fleet continues to arrive in Antigua, Palanad 4’s performance stands as one of the highlights of the 2026 race: a demonstration of innovation, preparation and teamwork in offshore ocean racing.