Dates
18 Jun 2027
Duration
2.3 days
Route
Cowes → Dartmouth
About
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.
Boats on this event
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Sunfast 3600
One Way
5 crew aboard
Booked through Unity Sailing as agent for FNX Yacht Charters, owner of One Way.
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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.
Good to know
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.
Arrival
- Arrive by the start time shown on this event page.
- Subject to availability you can arrive the night before, arrange with the team
Parking
Free at Mercury, except Round the Island Race weekend.
Crew WhatsApp
Set up by the Wednesday before. Confirms timings, weather, destination berth.
Before you arrive
- Emergency contact, medical info and waiver in your dashboard profile.
- International races: upload passport details.
Essential
- Waterproof sailing jacket + salopettes
- Sailing boots (deck shoes only OK for inshore day races)
- Warm base layers (no cotton) + mid-layer fleece
- Hat and sailing gloves
- Sun hat, sunglasses with retainer, sun cream
- Head torch with red-light mode (any night sailing or offshore)
- Personal medication
- Sea-sickness remedy (taken 30 mins before the start)
- Water bottle and snacks for the day
- Soft holdall or dry bag — no hard suitcases
Overnight
- 3-4 season sleeping bag (no bedding provided)
- Toiletries, change of clothes, quick-dry towel
Offshore / double-handed
- Notebook for debrief
- Passport for cross channel races
Provided
- Life jackets and safety kit
- Charts, AIS, VHF (+ satcom offshore)
- Galley kit, water, tea, coffee
- Homebase Mooring fees
- Insurance (Security and damage deposit held for Bareboat Charters)
Not provided
Food and snacks aboard — bring your own, or shared crew food order on overnight / offshore (cost shared, leftovers taken home).
Leave behind
Hard suitcases, hair dryers, excess alcohol.
Who can join
- Intermediate — prior race yacht training
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
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