Dates
23 May 2026
Duration
2.3 days
Route
Cowes → Solent
About
RORC's classic round-Eddystone race — Cowes to Eddystone Lighthouse and back, part of the 2026 Cowes Offshore Series.
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About
RORC's classic round-Eddystone race — Cowes to Eddystone Lighthouse and back, part of the 2026 Cowes Offshore Series.
Cowes to Eddystone Lighthouse and back — a step up to a real RORC offshore.
The Myth of Malham Race is one of the longest-running RORC offshore races. Per the RORC 2026 NoR programme, the course is Cowes → Eddystone Lighthouse (off Plymouth) → Solent — a round-trip past the south coast and back. Part of the 2026 Cowes Offshore Series and counts toward the RORC Season's Points Championship.
A genuine offshore: two nights at sea for most boats, watches throughout, Channel weather and tides to manage on both directions. Suited to crew with at least one prior offshore race or a Channel passage under their belt.
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Race programme
Friday brief · Saturday race start · Saturday night at Eddystone · Sunday east-bound · Monday finish.
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Race programme
Friday brief · Saturday race start · Saturday night at Eddystone · Sunday east-bound · Monday finish.
Friday — pre-race brief & dock-out
16:00 onwardsCrew arrive Mercury Yacht Harbour. Full skipper brief, watch system agreed, kit check, safety brief. Provisioning for two nights at sea.
Saturday — race start
Race start off Cowes. Course west toward Eddystone Lighthouse off Plymouth.
Saturday night — at Eddystone or beyond
Most boats reach Eddystone overnight. Round and turn for home.
Sunday — east-bound passage
Return leg toward the Solent finish. Two-watch system continues.
Monday — finish & ashore
Most boats finish Sunday into Monday morning. Recovery, debrief, ashore.
Joining details
Friday from 16:00 — Saturday race start, two nights at sea.
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Joining details
Friday from 16:00 — Saturday race start, two nights at sea.
Meeting point
Mercury Yacht Harbour, Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, SO31 4HQ. We meet on the pontoon by your assigned berth — your skipper will share the berth number and a location pin in the crew WhatsApp group the week before.
Meeting point
Arrival
Parking
Crew WhatsApp
Before you arrive
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What to bring
Full offshore kit, sleeping bag, two nights of provisions — we provide lifejackets and full Cat-2 safety equipment.
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What to bring
Full offshore kit, sleeping bag, two nights of provisions — we provide lifejackets and full Cat-2 safety equipment.
Essential
Overnight
Offshore / double-handed
Provided
Not provided
Leave behind
Who can join
- Intermediate — prior race yacht training
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LOD
2 crew aboard · Full
FAQs
How long, passport, suitability, watch system, kit.
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FAQs
How long, passport, suitability, watch system, kit.
What's on the boat vs what I bring?
What if the weather is bad?
I'm sea-sick prone — can I still come?
I don't have a partner — can I still book?
Can I arrive the night before?
How do I cancel or change my booking?
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