Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Royal Yacht Squadron

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

50th Anniversary - Date: Sunday 9 August 2026 - Time: 13:30 BST with the fleet racing east out of the Solent

Start: Royal Yacht Squadron Line, Cowes, Isle of Wight
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.

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. YB Race Tracker: https://pro.yb.tl/rbni2026/

Live Rankings and Results: https://sailracehq.com/notice-board/17980ce5-51c7-4465-b689-307aa19134d0/Race

Competitor Blog, Race News and Analysis:
Live Competitor Blog: https://roundbritainandireland.rorc.org/live-competitors-blog

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

Watch RORC TV:
Subscribe and activate notifications for the latest updates.
RORC TV on YouTube: https://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: https://www.virtualregatta.com/

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