How to follow the RORC Transatlantic Race

by RORC Press 8 Jan 15:50 GMT 11 January 2026

RORC Transatlantic Race © Lanzarote Sport

Race fans can keep up-to-date with the RORC Transatlantic Race via the race website and social media.

Track the fleet and follow all the updates as the race unfolds:

Race start:
Sunday 11th January 2026 - Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife, Canary Islands to Antigua. Approx 3,000NM.

Start time:
Multihulls - 1230 UTC, Monohulls - 1240 UTC.

List of entries:
List of entries by class can be found HERE.

RORC Transatlantic Race - photo © RORC

Tracking:
Track individual boats, classes or the whole fleet. For smartphones, go to the App store for the free YB Races download. Tracking link here

Race website: rorctransatlantic.rorc.org
For all the latest news stories, links to photos and videos, official race docs and results.

Race blog:
Live blog from the race, with videos, photos and stories from competitors at sea. Visit race blog

Virtual Regatta:
If you are not lucky enough to be racing, join the Virtual Regatta Rame Game.

Social media:
#RORCTransatlanticRace #RORCracing

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