The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is proud to announce the support of Southern Spars, Harken Pro Care, and PredictWind for the highly anticipated 2025 Admiral’s Cup.
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Southern Spars Race Day – Tuesday 22 July
Southern Spars will sponsor Après Race Drinks and the Daily Prizegiving at the RORC Cowes Clubhouse, with race day prizes and exclusive gifts included in skipper packs.
"It’s fantastic to see the Admiral’s Cup back on the sailing calendar after such a long break. Having raced in several editions myself, it’s exciting to witness this iconic event regain its momentum. I can’t wait to see where it goes from here!" - Mark Hauser, Founder & General Manager of Southern Spars New Zealand.
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Harken ProCare Race Day – Wednesday 23 July
Harken ProCare will host the Après Race Drinks and Daily Prizegiving at RORC Cowes, offering prizes and skipper gifts, alongside a dedicated on-site technical support team and vehicle based at Cowes Yacht Haven.
“We’re extremely proud to be involved in the Admiral’s Cup in 2025 and excited to see this prestigious and historical event return to the UK. Working in conjunction with Harken ProCare, we will be an Official Supporter of the event on Wednesday 23rd July and will be working with the race teams both before and during the Cup to make sure they get the most out of this brilliant event. We are looking forward to watching the teams battle it out on the water for the first time in 22 years and finding out who will lift the iconic trophy!” - Tom Peters, Managing Director, Harken UK.
PredictWind Race Day – Thursday 24 July
As the Official Weather Data Supplier for the 2025 Admiral’s Cup, PredictWind will sponsor the day’s Après Race Drinks and Prizegiving and provide discounted subscriptions and educational webinars for RORC Members and competitors.
“We are delighted to be the Official Weather Data Supplier for the return of the highly esteemed Admiral’s Cup in 2025, which coincides with the special Centenary anniversary celebrations of the Royal Ocean Racing Club.” - Jon Bilger, Owner, PredictWind.
The 2025 Admiral’s Cup has attracted 15 world class teams from across the globe to race inshore and offshore for the prestigious Admiral’s Cup Trophy.
The Admiral’s Cup 2025 schedule begins on Thursday, 17 July with registration and measurement, followed by the AC25 Welcome Party at the RORC Cowes Clubhouse on Friday, 18 July.
Racing officially kicks off with the Channel Race on Saturday, 19 July, followed by inshore racing from Tuesday, 22 July to Thursday, 24 July. The series concludes with the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race, starting from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line on Saturday, 26 July.
“As with all top-class sporting events, the support of the sponsors enhances the regatta and adds significant value to both competitors and race fans” commented Admiral’s Cup Race Director Steve Cole.
The RORC welcomes discussions with potential partners and stakeholders looking to support the Admiral’s Cup. To explore partnership opportunities for the 2025 or 2027 Admiral’s Cup, please contact: AdmiralsCup@rorc.org