Dates
Dates TBA
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.
Ready to race?
£625
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
Ready to race?
£625
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
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?
Reviews
“We had a great race. This is what I love about sailing. A group of like minded people who've never met each other, coming together gelling as a team with little or no instruction, very satisfying. Very impressed with Unity sailing, the boat was well prepped, in great condition, the skipper (Louise Clayton) was very professional, worked very hard throughout the race to keep us competitive. Full boat tour, safety briefs, race over view, route briefing etc. before we started and provided coaching when needed during the race, very impressed. The race was very tactical with the light winds which had the potential (as it did to some) ruin the race if getting caught in the wind holes. So we were very pleased with our placing and the race overall. Many thanks for all the hard work, you guys are doing a great job, much appreciated!!”
“What a race! Lovely conditions the whole way round and a delayed start meant turning Eddystone during the day. Everyone on board was amazing, a real great group to complete the race with. MOM is a great event for getting into longer offshore races.”
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Ready to race?
£625