The Admiral’s Cup is back for 2025 and will be held biennially thereafter by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Established in 1957, The Admiral’s Cup is honoured throughout the world of sailing as the unofficial world cup for offshore racing.
Teams from Great Britain have been the most successful, winning the trophy on nine occasions. Germany has won four times, USA and Australia three times each, with Australia being the holders of this prized trophy. Victories have been achieved for France, Italy, the Netherlands and New Zealand.
“Bringing back the Admiral’s Cup is a wonderful way to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Ocean Racing Club,” commented RORC Commodore James Neville. “The chosen format for the 2025 Admiral’s Cup respects the tradition of the regatta, as well as choosing IRC Classes for boats that are competing offshore at the top level internationally. By announcing over two years before the start of the Admiral’s Cup, teams will have time to prepare for a fantastic event. The RORC aim is to attract teams from all over the world for the 2025 Admiral’s Cup.”
The 2025 Admiral’s Cup will be organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club from Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK. Racing will consist of a combination of inshore and offshore racing. Teams will comprise of two boats representing a Yacht Club or Country.
Provisional Dates:
- Thursday 17 July Registration / Measurement
- Friday 18 July Registration / Measurement
- Saturday 19 July Inshore Races
- Sunday 20 July Inshore Races
- Monday 21 July Inshore Races
- Tuesday 22 July Spare Day
- Wednesday 23 July Short Offshore Race
- Thursday 24 July Short Offshore Race / Admiral’s Cup Dinner
- Friday 25 July Lay Day
- Saturday 26 July Rolex Fastnet Race
- Friday 1 August Prizegiving
For information: admiralscup@rorc.org
