ORC World Championship 2026
Date:
05.05.26 - 14.05.26
Place:
Sorrento, Italy
Class:
ORC Int
Technical Presentation
To ensure all teams are well prepared for the regatta, the technical presentation was held online via Google Meet on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. This session, led by ORC Chief Measurer Zoran Grubiša, explained the boat pre-inspection procedure and required safety items for the regatta and answered any questions.
The recording is available here:
The championship will begin with the 71st edition of the historic Regata dei Tre Golfi, starting on Friday, 8 May, followed by four days of inshore racing from Monday, 11 to Thursday, 14 May. Competitors will experience a perfect blend of offshore endurance and tactical inshore challenges in the heart of the Mediterranean.
- Wednesday, 6th May - Registration and equipment inspection, 09:00 – 18.00 hrs.
- Thursday, 7th May - Registration and equipment inspection, 09:00 – 18.00 hrs.
- Friday, 8th May - Registration and equipment inspection, 09.00 – 12.00 hrs.
- Friday, 8th May - 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi Race (long offshore), starting from Naples. First warning signal at 16.00 hrs.
- Saturday, 9th May - (continued)
- Sunday, 10th May - (continued)
- Monday, 11th May - inshore races(s), first warning signal at 12.00 hrs.
- Tuesday, 12th May - inshore races(s), first warning signal at 12.00 hrs.
- Wednesday, 13th May - coastal race, first warning signal at 11.00 hrs.
- Thursday, 14th May - inshore races(s), first warning signal at 12.00 hrs.
- Thursday, 14th May - Prize-giving ceremony after racing, approximately 17.30 hrs.
Welcome to Sorrento, Italy – Host of the ORC World Championship 2026
The 2026 ORC World Championship will take place in one of the most scenic and iconic sailing destinations in the world – Sorrento, on the Bay of Naples, Italy. Framed by the dramatic coastline, the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, and the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento offers an unforgettable setting for world-class offshore racing.
The event is organized by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia (CRVI) in collaboration with FIV, UVAI, and ORC, supported by Yacht Club Italiano and Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia, promising an exceptional week of competition, Italian hospitality, and stunning coastal scenery.
Sail where history meets passion – see you in Sorrento for the ORC World Championship 2026!
The event is organized by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia (CRVI) in collaboration with FIV, UVAI, and ORC, supported by Yacht Club Italiano and Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia, promising an exceptional week of competition, Italian hospitality, and stunning coastal scenery.
Sail where history meets passion – see you in Sorrento for the ORC World Championship 2026!
Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026: ORC World Championship entries reach 118 boats
20. Feb 2026
Entries for the ORC World Championship, the flagship event of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026, will officially close on 28 February. To date, 118 boats are entered, confirming the event as one of the most important and best-attended fixtures on the international offshore racing calendar.
A big thank you to Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia and Club Nautico Della Vela
05. Jan 2026
In mid-December, the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) held its annual staff meeting in Naples, graciously hosted by Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia (CRVI). Over three productive days, the ORC team gathered for technical meetings and in-depth discussions, setting the course for the 2026 season and the many ORC-supported events taking place around the world.
Entries Open for the ORC Worlds 2026 - Tre Golfi Sailing Week
20. Oct 2025
The spotlight returns to the Gulf of Naples with the official launch of the 2026 Tre Golfi Sailing Week, set to take place from May 5 to May 28 and featuring three premier regattas: the ORC World Championship, the 71st Tre Golfi Offshore Regatta, and the IMA Maxi European Championship.
Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia (CRVI)
Founded in 1889, Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia (CRVI) is one of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs, located in the heart of Naples. Renowned for its rich maritime heritage and deep passion for competitive sailing, the Club has long been a cornerstone of Italian yachting.
CRVI is the proud organizer of the Regata dei Tre Golfi, one of the Mediterranean’s most storied offshore races, celebrating its 71st edition in 2026. The regatta, together with the inshore series in Sorrento, forms the Tre Golfi Sailing Week — a showcase of sailing excellence combining history, elegance, and world-class competition.
With its tradition of hosting major international events and delivering impeccable hospitality, Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia provides a truly exceptional stage for the ORC World Championship 2026.
CRVI is the proud organizer of the Regata dei Tre Golfi, one of the Mediterranean’s most storied offshore races, celebrating its 71st edition in 2026. The regatta, together with the inshore series in Sorrento, forms the Tre Golfi Sailing Week — a showcase of sailing excellence combining history, elegance, and world-class competition.
With its tradition of hosting major international events and delivering impeccable hospitality, Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia provides a truly exceptional stage for the ORC World Championship 2026.
