RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 Event Film

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