Ultim offshore races: courses and starts

Ultims are the largest and fastest offshore racing boats: trimarans up to 32 metres long, able to fly on their foils on the open ocean.

Races open to the Ultim class

• Rolex Fastnet Race

  The 695-mile classic between Cowes, the Fastnet lighthouse and Cherbourg.

  Start: Cowes · Finish: Cherbourg · 695 nm · Next start: July 2027 (to be confirmed)

  IRC IMOCA Class40 Ultim Ocean Fifty

• Route du Rhum

  The solo transatlantic race from Saint-Malo to Guadeloupe.

  Start: Saint-Malo · Finish: Pointe-à-Pitre · 3,542 nm · Next start: November 1, 2026

  Ultim IMOCA Ocean Fifty Class40

• Transat Café L'Or

  The double-handed transatlantic race, formerly the Transat Jacques Vabre, starting from Le Havre.

  Start: Le Havre · Finish: Fort-de-France · Next start: October 2027 (to be confirmed)

  Ultim IMOCA Ocean Fifty Class40

• Transat Québec-Saint-Malo

  The crewed transatlantic race that sails down the St. Lawrence before heading for Saint-Malo.

  Start: Quebec City · Finish: Saint-Malo · 2,897 nm · Next start: 2028 (to be confirmed)

  Class40 Ultim

• Trophée Jules Verne

  The non-stop, fully crewed sailing record around the world.

  Start: Ushant - Lizard Point line · Finish: Ushant - Lizard Point line

  Ultim