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2025 Cowes Dinard St Malo Race - Preview

by RORC 7 Jul 14:30 BST 11 July 2025
Start of the Cowes Dinard St Malo Race © Paul Wyeth / RORC

The Cowes Dinard St Malo Race is the thirteenth race of the RORC Season's Points Championship—the world's largest offshore racing series.

It is also the fifth race of the inaugural Cowes Offshore Racing Series and the first race for the IRC Double Handed European Championship.

As of Sunday 6 July, a remarkable 184 boats are entered, with nearly 1,000 sailors representing 43 nations from all around the world.

The start will be a spectacular sight, racing to the west of the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes. The largest RORC fleet of the season so far will power into action for a true celebration of international offshore racing in the Centenary Year of the Royal Ocean Racing Club.

Entry List Here

How to follow the race:

  • First Start 11 July 11:10 BST
  • Best view Cowes Parade and Foreshore
  • All boats have YB Trackers. Follow live at: yb.tl/stmalo2025
  • Results & Updates: Near real-time results via sailracehq.com
  • Social Media: Use #RORCRacing to follow across Facebook, Instagram, and X

Since 1906: A century of heritage

One of the most popular races in the RORC calendar, the Cowes Dinard St Malo really does have it all. The race is one of the most historic still being run today. It dates back to 1906, when King Edward VII was vigorously campaigning the gaff cutter HMY Britannia. In that year the British monarch donated the magnificent King Edward VII Challenge Cup to the Yacht Club Nautique de la Rance for what was known at the time as the Dinard Race.

A historic year for the RORC

2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Ocean Racing Club—a century of dedication to offshore racing and international yachting excellence. The 2025 racing season is packed with exciting events. In July is the start of the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race where RORC celebrate 100 years since this famous race was first staged. The much-anticipated return of The Admiral's Cup will also be run in July and has attracted a world class fleet from around the globe.

For more information about the Royal Ocean Racing Club Centenary, visit RORC Centenary Page

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