The entry list for the Round Ireland Yacht Race 2026 has grown to 15 boats following three more registrations over the weekend of 14 February.
All three new additions are visiting entries, reinforcing the strong early overseas presence already noted in the fleet.
They are MZUNGU! (JPK 10.80) entered by Sam White (RORC/RNSA), Qualia (Jeanneau SO 44DS) entered by Rolf van Beek, and VENOMOUS (Carroll Marine 60) entered by Graeme Lewis (RORC).
The latest update means that 12 of the 15 boats currently entered are non-Irish or carry clear UK and international affiliations.
A significant number are linked to the Royal Ocean Racing Club, underlining the race’s continued appeal within the UK offshore circuit.
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, early entries already showed nine of the first 12 boats were visiting campaigns.
The race, organised by Wicklow Sailing Club in association with RORC and the Royal Irish Yacht Club, starts from Wicklow Harbour on Saturday, 20 June 2026.
Monohulls are scheduled to start at 13:00, followed by multihulls at 13:10.
The 704-nautical-mile course runs clockwise around Ireland, leaving all islands — except Rockall — to starboard.
The race carries 20 bonus points in the RORC Season’s Championship and is scored under IRC, Class 40 and MOCRA rules.
Entries opened on 14 January and further additions are expected as teams firm up summer offshore programmes.
Entries submitted and paid in full before the end of February 2026, in accordance with Notice of Race 11.3, qualify for an early entry discount of up to €400.
The closing date for entries is 31 May 2026.
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