Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club | 03-05 April, 2026

Entries close on Monday 30 March 2026 - Click here for online entry and Notice of Race

Hosted from the RORC Cowes Clubhouse over the Easter Bank Holiday, the three-day Solent regatta delivers high-quality racing alongside expert coaching, providing outstanding value for teams building towards the season ahead. Entry fees start from under £500 for a 40ft boat.

Throughout the regatta, competitors will be part of an active WhatsApp group, providing real-time updates from the Race Committee and, crucially, a two-way channel where crews can ask for coaching advice while racing, a rare and highly valued feature.

As with all RORC events, the Easter Challenge welcomes a wide variety of sailors and boats. Expected entries range from teams preparing for major offshore campaigns such as the Round Britain & Ireland Race, to one-design fleets including J/109s, sailing school teams and Armed Forces entries. Whether you’re building race sharpness or fine-tuning performance, the event is structured so everyone benefits.

Racing takes place from Good Friday to Easter Sunday (03–05 April), with all competitors receiving a warm welcome ashore at the RORC Cowes Clubhouse. 

Image: On the water coaching at RORC Easter Challenge © Paul Wyeth/RORC