ORC North American Championship 2027
Date:
14.11.27 - 20.11.27
Place:
Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA
Class:
ORC Int
Welcome to Fort Lauderdale, FL – Host of the ORC North American Championship 2027
Two of the most respected names in offshore racing—the Storm Trysail Club (STC) and the Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC)—are partnering to bring the 2027 ORC North American Championship to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This seven-day championship will showcase a signature blend of offshore, coastal, and buoy racing in one of the world’s most iconic winter sailing venues.
Founded in 1938, the Storm Trysail Club has long been recognized for running major offshore and inshore events, including Block Island Race Week, the Block Island Race, the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta, and dozens of Safety-at-Sea seminars nationwide. STC also partners on notable events such as the Annapolis–Newport Race and the Transatlantic Race.
For more than half a century, SORC has been a driving force behind winter offshore competition in South Florida, influencing yacht design, safety standards, and race formats across the sport. Its roster of iconic events includes the Lauderdale–Key West Race, the Miami–Nassau Race, the Wirth Munroe Race, and the St. Pete–Ft. Lauderdale Race.
Storm Trysail Club and Southern Ocean Racing Conference to Co-Host the 2027 ORC North American Championship in Fort Lauderdale
16. Dec 2025
The Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC) and Storm Trysail Club (STC) are thrilled to announce that they will co-host the 2027 ORC North American Championship in Fort Lauderdale, November 14–20, 2027 — a standout week featuring a dynamic mix of offshore, coastal, and buoy racing.
