RORC Myth of Malham (R2 Cowes Offshore Racing Series 2026)

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