How to follow the RORC Transatlantic Race

by RORC Press 8 Jan 07:50 PST 11 January 2026

RORC Transatlantic Race © Lanzarote Sport

Race fans can keep up-to-date with the RORC Transatlantic Race via the race website and social media.

Track the fleet and follow all the updates as the race unfolds:

Race start:
Sunday 11th January 2026 - Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife, Canary Islands to Antigua. Approx 3,000NM.

Start time:
Multihulls - 1230 UTC, Monohulls - 1240 UTC.

List of entries:
List of entries by class can be found HERE.

RORC Transatlantic Race - photo © RORC

Tracking:
Track individual boats, classes or the whole fleet. For smartphones, go to the App store for the free YB Races download. Tracking link here

Race website: rorctransatlantic.rorc.org
For all the latest news stories, links to photos and videos, official race docs and results.

Race blog:
Live blog from the race, with videos, photos and stories from competitors at sea. Visit race blog

Virtual Regatta:
If you are not lucky enough to be racing, join the Virtual Regatta Rame Game.

Social media:
#RORCTransatlanticRace #RORCracing

2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 5
Argo's record triumph after five days of Atlantic warfare Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo (USA) has claimed Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, crossing the finish line off English Harbour, Antigua, on Friday 16 January at 12:31:15 UTC. Posted on 16 Jan

Argo takes Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race
Argo has set a new Multihull Race Record for the RORC Transatlantic Race Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. Argo crossed the finish line outside English Harbour Antigua on Friday 16th January 2026 at 12:31:15 UTC. Posted on 16 Jan

2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 4
MOD70s ignite Atlantic afterburners Four days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has fully escaped the Canary Islands and locked into the rhythm of the trade winds. Posted on 14 Jan

2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3
Full throttle westbound: The Atlantic opens up Three days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has committed fully to the classic southern escape from the Canary Islands, with every boat choosing to dive south along the African coast before turning west toward Antigua. Posted on 13 Jan

Flawless 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race start
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Inside RORC Transatlantic Race navigator's mind
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Two visions, one RORC Transatlantic Race
Lining up together on the start line will be two extraordinary yachts. The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, starting from Marina Lanzarote on 11 January, will showcase one of the most fascinating contrasts in modern offshore sailing. Posted on 2 Jan

Under the Skin of Argo
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The heart of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
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How to follow the RORC Transatlantic Race

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