RORC Announces Dates for 2027 Admiral’s Cup

19th August 2025

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The RORC announces the 2027 Admiral’s Cup dates, set for 15th-30th July, with increased international participation expected. Credit: Rick Tomlinson

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has officially announced the dates for the 2027 Admiral’s Cup. The event will run from 15th to 30th July 2027.

Following a successful revival in 2025, the RORC expects a larger fleet of international teams. The 2025 competition marked the first Admiral’s Cup since 2003.

Admiral’s Cup Race Director Steve Cole said, “The response from sailors, teams, and supporters was extraordinary. In 2027, we intend to raise the bar even higher.”

The Admiral's Cup has a history dating back to 1957. It features a demanding mix of inshore and offshore races, including the renowned Rolex Fastnet Race.

Teams from Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania have already shown strong interest in participating in the 2027 event. More details on entry criteria and the race schedule will be revealed in the upcoming months.

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At a Glance - Admiral's Cup 2027

The 2027 Admiral’s Cup will take place from 13–28 July 2027, based at Cowes Yacht Haven. Teams will contest a Short Offshore Race, a series of Solent Inshore Races, and the Rolex Fastnet Race to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

Entries open: 1 July 2026
Standard entry deadline: 28 February 2027
Late entries: accepted until 1 March 2027 (subject to approval)
Registration & inspection: 13–15 July 2027
Racing period: 16–28 July 2027
Prizegiving: 28 July 2027 in Cherbourg

The Notice of Race confirms a two-boat team format:

Admiral’s Cup 1 – IRC TCC 1.292–1.440 (13.41–17.10 m LOA, max draft 3.9 m)

Admiral’s Cup 2 – IRC TCC 1.125–1.282 (11.50–13.40 m LOA, max draft 3.4 m)