Admiral’s Cup returns
Following the outstanding success of its much-anticipated revival this year after a hiatus of more than two decades, the Royal Ocean Racing Club has announced the official dates for the 2027 edition.
26 August 2025
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The 2027 Admiral’s Cup will take place from 15 to 30 July, once again bringing together the world’s top offshore racing teams to compete for one of the sport’s most prestigious trophies.
Building on the energy and enthusiasm of the 2025 event – the first since 2003 – the RORC expects an even larger international fleet, showcasing elite talent and fierce national pride on the water.
Event Schedule 2027: Thursday 15 July (first day of measurement and inspection) to Saturday 24 July 2027 (Start of the Rolex Fastnet Race).
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“The 2025 Admiral’s Cup marked a new chapter for this historic competition,” stated Admiral’s Cup Race Director, Steve Cole.
“The response from sailors, teams, and supporters was extraordinary. The passion, skill, and camaraderie on display proved that the Admiral’s Cup remains the ultimate test of team racing in offshore sailing. In 2027, we intend to raise the bar even higher.”
Pierre Casiraghi, Vice President and skipper of the victorious 2025 Yacht Club de Monaco team, commented, “The Admiral’s Cup is an extraordinary event, brilliantly organised and fiercely competitive. I’m so proud to have been part of it.”
The Admiral’s Cup, first contested in 1957, quickly became known as the unofficial world championship of offshore racing, attracting national teams from across the globe. The event’s demanding format – combining inshore and offshore races, including the famous Rolex Fastnet Race – challenges every facet of a team’s skill, endurance, and tactical brilliance.
RORC will confirm further details of the 2027 edition – including entry criteria, race schedule, and social program – in the coming months. Teams from across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania have already expressed strong interest in returning or making their debut in this celebrated competition.
Expressions of interest for 2027, please email: admiralscup@rorc.org. General race enquiries should be directed to: racing@rorc.org or contact the RORC Race Team on: +44 (0)1983 295144.
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