RORC CERVANTES TROPHY RACE - 3 MAY 2025

1. Notice is hereby given jointly by the King's Harbour Master Portsmouth, the ABP Southampton Harbour Master and the Cowes Harbour Master that the RORC Cervantes Trophy Race will be taking part in Cowes and the Solent on Saturday 3 May 2025. The race will continue for approximately 18-36 hours depending on weather conditions during the race.  

2. Approximately 80 yachts involving 500 participants are expected to take part, ranging from 8 to 21m in length and including cruising and racing yachts. 

3. The race will start at 1000 from the Royal Yacht Squadron Start Line. The course for the Cervantes Trophy Race takes the fleet from Cowes eastwards out of the Solent to Le Havre. 

4. A full description of the race is available from the Royal Ocean Racing Club website - www.rorc.org. 

5. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 4 May 2025.