How to follow the 50th Anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race

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How to follow the 50th Anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race

by Louay Habib / RORC 7 Aug 12:23 BST 9 August 2026

A shot at Portland Bill on the Competitor Blog from the 2022 Round Britain and Ireland Race © Ben Grosman

The 50th Anniversary

Start: Royal Yacht Squadron Line, Cowes, Isle of Wight
Date: Sunday 9 August 2026
Time: 13:30 BST with the fleet racing east out of the Solent
Course: Cowes - Round Britain and Ireland - Cowes
Distance: Approx. 1,805 nautical miles

Watch the start from Cowes:
The best shoreside viewing will be outside the Royal Yacht Squadron and along Cowes Parade.

The best shoreside viewing will be outside the Royal Yacht Squadron and along Cowes Parade - photo © Rick Tomlinson / RORC

The best shoreside viewing will be outside the Royal Yacht Squadron and along Cowes Parade - photo © Rick Tomlinson / RORC

YB Tracking, Rankings and Results:
Every boat will carry a YB satellite tracker showing position, course, speed and progress, with replay and route comparison. Live elapsed-time and IRC corrected-time rankings.

Official Entry List HERE

YB Race Tracker - photo © RORC

YB Race Tracker - photo © RORC

Competitor Blog, Race News and Analysis:

View live competitor blog

Official race website: roundbritainandireland.rorc.org

PredictWind Weather Analysis:

PredictWind is supporting the race with weather technology and expert analysis.
PredictWind: www.predictwind.com

Watch RORC TV:
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RORC TV on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RORCRacing

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Armchair Admirals on Virtual Regatta:
Sailing fans can race the same iconic course online, making their own strategic decisions.
Join the Virtual Regatta: www.virtualregatta.com
Follow the Adventure: roundbritainandireland.rorc.org

2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race course - photo © RORC

2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race course - photo © RORC

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