Splendid comeback for the 100th anniversary of the RORC
The Admiral's Cup, once known as the unofficial world championship of ocean sailing, is celebrating its big comeback in 2025. The traditional regatta, which was first held in 1957, is returning after a break of over two decades and will take place off Cowes on the Isle of Wight from 17 July to 1 August 2025. The new edition coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), which founded the regatta.
What makes the Admiral's Cup so special?
The Admiral's Cup is characterised by its unique team competition, in which nations or yacht clubs each compete with two ocean-going yachts. The combination of inshore and offshore races, including the legendary Rolex Fastnet Race as the crowning finale, places the highest demands on tactics, endurance and teamwork. The regatta is regarded as one of the most demanding and prestigious events in sailing.
German participation in 2025
Germany is represented by three strong teams in 2025:
Bavarian Yacht Club: With the yachts ‘Gingko’ and ‘Red Bandit’, this team will be competing for the traditional Bavarian club.
Hamburg Sailing Team: The yachts ‘Elida’, a classic wooden yacht, and ‘Edelweiss’ will be sent into the race by the Hamburg Sailing Club.
RVG: The yachts ‘X-Day’ and ‘Imagine’ will compete for Regatta Verein Greifswald e.V.
Admiral’s Cup 2025: Overview of prominent participants
The Admiral's Cup 2025 brings together an impressive line-up of world-class sailors and teams from around the world. Here are some of the outstanding personalities and teams:
Pierre Casiraghi & Boris Herrmann (Yacht Club de Monaco)
The Yacht Club de Monaco will make its debut at the Admiral's Cup in 2025 with two yachts: the TP52 Jolt 3, skippered by Peter Harrison, and the Carkeek 40 Jolt 6, skippered by Pierre Casiraghi. Among those sailing on board Jolt 6 are Boris Herrmann, known for his participation in the Vendée Globe, as well as Will Harris and Cole Brauer, the first American woman to complete a solo circumnavigation.
Tom Kneen (Great Britain)
Tom Kneen, winner of the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race with Sunrise III, returns with a newly developed JPK 1180. His crew is one of the most successful offshore teams in recent years.
Eric de Turckheim (France)
Former RORC vice-commodore Eric de Turckheim leads the French team with his NM54 Teasing Machine, supported by Philippe Frantz's NM43 Albator. Both yachts have already won major offshore races.
Stefan Jentzsch (Germany/USA)
Stefan Jentzsch will be competing for the New York Yacht Club with the Botin 56 Black Pearl. The crew consists of experienced sailors with backgrounds in the America's Cup and the Olympic Games.
Sean Langman & Gordon Ketelbey (Australia)
The Australian team from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia will be represented by Gordon Ketelbey's TP52 Zen and Sean Langman's modified GP42 Back 2 Black. Langman brings a diverse crew to the start with Nina Curtis and up-and-coming talent Charlie McGuire.
James Neville & Per Roman (Royal Ocean Racing Club)
James Neville, former RORC Commodore, and Per Roman form the RORC's first confirmed team with the Carkeek 45 Ino Noir and the JPK 1180 Garm. Both yachts have already achieved impressive results in international races.
