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2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - Martin Augustus Photo Galley

by Martin Augustus 24 May 08:30 BST 23 May 2026

Martin Augustus was out on the water as the fleet left the Solent on the scorching late May Bank Holiday weekend.

Starting from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes, the fleet headed west and are sailing along the English Channel to round the Eddystone Lighthouse before turning back towards the Solent.

You can track the fleet here.

2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk
2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race Start - photo © Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk

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