09-07-2025
1,000 sailors expected to take part in Cowes-Dinard St Malo Race
An Isle of Wight sailing race will see hundreds of boats from across the world compete as part of the biggest offshore racing series.
The Cowes-Dinard St Malo Race is the 13th race in the calendar, and the fifth leg of the Cowes Offshore Racing Series, and the opening race of the inaugural IRC Double Handed European Championship.
At least 184 boats have entered the race, meaning nearly 1,000 sailors from 43 nations will participate.
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The race will start at 11am on Friday, July 11, just west of the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, with spectators expected to line Cowes and Gurnard Esplanade.
Boats will travel south towards the Channel Islands, before finishing in St Malo in France.
The race dates back to 1906.
