The 50th anniversary of the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race promises to be a spectacular event, with a diverse fleet of 33 boats set to embark from Cowes on Sunday, 9 August 2026. The Class40 division will see boats racing to be the first to finish. The race record, held by Ian Walker’s VO65 Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing – Azzam, stands at 4 days, 13 hours, 10 minutes and 28 seconds, achieved during the storm-lashed 2014 race. The collective expertise of the crews will be essential as the race unfolds across varying sea conditions. Follow the drama as the race unfolds at the official RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race website: www.roundbritainandireland.rorc.org.