The Richard Mille Cup will return in 2026 with Scotland’s Clyde coast hosting a fleet of classic yachts from June 15th to 25th. The regatta will feature eight races on some of the world's most historic sailing waters.
The event will bring together yachts ranging from three-masted schooners to smaller classic racing boats, many of them more than a century old. Crews will compete for the Richard Mille Cup, a metre-high trophy created by crown jeweller Garrard.
The Clyde, long regarded as one of sailing’s great natural arenas, will provide sheltered racing waters framed by the Isle of Arran and Scotland’s west coast scenery.
Among the highlights will be a race around Ailsa Craig, a course steeped in offshore racing history dating back more than 100 years. The event follows shortly after the Richard Mille Fife Regatta, which celebrates the legacy of the famous Fife boatbuilders whose yachts first raced on the Clyde.
Event Director William Collier said the move north followed two successful editions on England’s south coast. “After having enjoyed two fabulous Richard Mille Cups on the South Coast of England, we are excited to have this exceptional fleet come racing on the Clyde,” he said. “There will be great sport afloat, and real camaraderie ashore with a series of activities and receptions showcasing the best Scotland has to offer.”
Organisers say the ten-day programme will combine competitive racing with shore events celebrating the heritage and craftsmanship of classic yachts.
