Dates
12 Jun 2026
Duration
2.3 days
Route
Cowes → Dartmouth
About
Classic Cowes-to-Dartmouth offshore race — part of the 2026 RORC Cowes Offshore Series.
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About
Classic Cowes-to-Dartmouth offshore race — part of the 2026 RORC Cowes Offshore Series.
Cowes to Dartmouth — RORC's classic west-going Channel race, part of the 2026 Cowes Offshore Series.
The Morgan Cup is the RORC's traditional race down the south coast from Cowes to Dartmouth in Devon. Per the RORC 2026 NoR programme, the course is Cowes → Dartmouth, finishing in the River Dart.
A weekend offshore with a destination port that's a treat to arrive at — the Dart is one of the south coast's most photogenic harbours. Friday evening brief and start, Saturday or Sunday arrival in Dartmouth, then a delivery leg back along the south coast.
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Race programme
Friday afternoon arrival · Friday evening race start · south-coast passage · Sunday arrival Dartmouth or delivery home.
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Race programme
Friday afternoon arrival · Friday evening race start · south-coast passage · Sunday arrival Dartmouth or delivery home.
Friday — pre-race brief & dock-out
16:00 onwardsCrew arrive Mercury Yacht Harbour. Skipper brief, kit check, safety brief. Light dinner before dock-out.
Friday evening — race start
Race start off Cowes. Course west along the south coast toward Dartmouth.
Saturday — at sea
South-coast passage with overnight watches. Arrival Saturday evening or Sunday morning depending on conditions.
Sunday — arrival Dartmouth or return delivery
Berthing in the River Dart. Time ashore in Dartmouth, then delivery back to the Solent on Sunday or Monday — confirmed in the WhatsApp closer to the date.
Joining details
Friday from 16:00 — Friday evening race start.
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Joining details
Friday from 16:00 — Friday evening race start.
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 — we provide lifejackets and full Cat-2 safety equipment.
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What to bring
Full offshore kit, sleeping bag — 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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Organised by
Royal Ocean Racing Club
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is recognised as the premier organiser of racing for offshore yachts around the world and is a leading authority on safety at sea. Established in 1925, the Club's Fastnet Race has become the world's largest offshore race by number of entries. Supported by Rolex since 2001, the Rolex Fastnet Race attracts over 400 boats from around the world. The RORC organises races in British and European locations, as well as Antigua, Grenada, Lanzarote, and Helsinki. The Club has approximately 4000 members across the globe
Visit Royal Ocean Racing ClubFAQs
Where it finishes, passport, return delivery, watch system.
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FAQs
Where it finishes, passport, return delivery, watch system.
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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