ORC World Championship 2026
Date:
05.05.26 - 14.05.26
Place:
Sorrento, Italy
Class:
ORC Int
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!
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.
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.
