Individual RORC Races
If you are looking for a weekend of adventure and
challenge - the RORC offshore races are perfect for you!
Each race is organised by the Royal Offshore Racing Club, and
follows a different course, with its own set of challenges. Every
race is a new adventure.
With our well-maintained racing yachts and top racing skippers,
Sailing Logic have secured some fantstic results in the RORC
offshore races over the past few years - and if you're looking to
actively contribute to a competitive team, and help continue this
winning trend - then we'd love you to hear from you.
A perfect warm-up for anyone considering competing in
our Fastnet 2013 campaign.
Consider combining a few weekends with some exciting inshpre racing
in the Hamble WInter Series or fun Cork Week package for a truly memorable year
of sailing!
Some previous sailing experience is required. If you have never
sailed before, consider completing the RYA Competent Crew Course.
For more information contact us on 023 8033 0999 or email
us.
Experience all the adventure of offshore RORC racing in
the following weekend events.
1. The Morgan
Cup
The first offshore race of the season! The Morgan Cup starts at
9am Saturday morning and will be a 24-36hr race around marks in the
Channel, designed for the prevailing conditions to challenge crews
and navigators alike. Estimated finish early Sunday afternoon.
Includes a training day on Friday (from 9.30am).
Dates:
4-6 May
Cost: £310
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2. The Cervantes Trophy
Race
The 50th Anniversary of the Deauville Race sees competitors race
from Cowes starting at 2pm on Friday, finishing in front of
Deauville. A celebratory dinner and prize-giving will take place in
Deauville on Saturday evening. Approx 115nm + cruise back.
Meet in Port Hamble 9.30am Friday 1st June. Bank Holiday
Weekend.
Dates:
1-3 June Cost: £310 per person
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3. The Myth of Malham (Round
Eddystone)
A demanding course starting Friday at noon, sees crews race from
Cowes around Eddystone Lighthouse, SW of Plymouth and back. Careful
negotiation of coastal bays, headlands and tidal flows required
makes this a thrilling and popular race. Approx 230nM. Meet
Thursday evening in Hamble or early Friday morning.
Dates:
22-24 June
Cost: £310 per person
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4. The St Malo
Race.
A true offshore classic since 1906. The 170nM race starts at
10am on Friday. There will be time to stop ashore to celebrate
before cruising back to arrive on Monday 16th. The notoriously
fickle winds around the Channel Islands combined with the electric
atmosphere at the finish, all contribute to the eternal popularity
of the Cowes - St Malo race! Meet in Hamble Thursday evening 12th
July.
Dates: 13-16
July Cost: £375 per person
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5. The Channel
Race.
The Channel Race is designed around the prevailing weather
conditions, so you can be guaranteed a well thought out and
challenging course. You'll meet Friday evening, ahead of an
8am Saturday morning start and finishing just outside the Solent
24-36 hours later - you are usually home in time for Sunday
lunch!
Dates: 4-5
August Cost: £275 per person
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6. The Cherbourg
Race.
The final race in the RORC calendar, the Cherbourg Race is
usually a great social opportunity as well as a closely fought
race! The race starts Friday 7.30pm, is straight to Cherbourg,
where you and your crew will enjoy all the end-of-season
celebrations ashore before cruising back overnight to arrive in
Hamble Sunday early afternoon. Approx 75nM + cruise back. Meet
Friday afternoon in Hamble.
Dates: 31
August - 2 September Cost: £310 per person
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Discounts available for booking 3 or more races. Please contact
us.
Downloadable Forms:
Booking Form
What is
included?
Race
entry and mooring fees, racing programme as outlined above,
professional racing skipper and mate, accommodation on board, food
aboard yacht whilst racing or training, and loan of high-quality
wet weather jacket and trousers.
We recommend that you ensure that you have an up-to-date RYA Sea
Survival and ISAF Offshore Safety certificate,
before taking part in these races.