The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce that 15 teams from around the world have entered the 2025 Admiral's Cup prior to the 28th February deadline.
The Royal Irish & Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club entries add to the impressive line-up. Late entries are still available, if approved by the RORC, to join the 30 international boats that will be competing for the Admiral's Cup.
Irish teams have a rich history competing in the Admiral's Cup dating back 13 editions since 1965. Although an Irish team has never won the golden trophy, Ireland came very close in 1979. Leading the regatta going into the tragic Fastnet Race, two of the Irish boats broke their rudders, ending their challenge for victory.
Hong Kong has raced five times in the Admiral's Cup, consecutively from 1975 to 1981. Their last appearance was in 1995 in which Karl Kwok's ICL 40 Beau Geste was part of the team. Kwok's TP52 Beau Geste is the big boat for Hong Kong for the 2025 regatta and is now based in Cowes. Kwok's teams have won three offshore world championships and the RORC Caribbean 600.
The 2025 Admiral's Cup is set to be a landmark event, marking the centenary of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and it will also be held biennially. The 2025 regatta has attracted 15 teams from prominent yacht clubs around the world. After a break of 22 years the Admiral's Cup returns to Cowes this summer and promises to be a breathtaking display of hi-tech racing.
For more information about the 2025 Admiral's Cup visit - admiralscup.rorc.org
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