A Sparkling Welcome at the RORC Cowes Clubhouse
Following an Owners’ Reception at the Royal Yacht Squadron. Flag Officers of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, members and guests gathered alongside hundreds of Admiral’s Cup sailors for a glittering Welcome Party at the prestigious RORC Cowes Clubhouse. The Terrace, Fastnet Bar and function rooms were alive with energy as elegantly crafted canapés and complimentary champagne flowed, setting a sophisticated tone for the days ahead.
A warm welcome at th Royal Ocean Racing Club © James Tomlinson/RORC
RORC Commodore Deb Fish welcomes sailors to the RYS © Rick Tomlinson/RORC
With the start of racing just hours away on Saturday 19th July, the evening was a refined celebration rather than a late-night affair. Yet the atmosphere crackled with anticipation, as conversations turned to tactics, rivalries and the fierce competition to come.
Hospitality at the RORC Clubhouse © Rick Tomlinson/RORC
It was a night to toast tradition and rekindle friendships—an ideal prelude to the adrenaline and camaraderie of the Admiral’s Cup and a celebration for the centenary of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. As the first of many exclusive social gatherings, the Admiral’s Cup Welcome Party offered a taste of the glamour and spirit that defines this legendary regatta.
