Ocean Fifty offshore races: courses and starts

Ocean Fiftys, formerly Multi50s, are 50-foot (15.24 m) trimarans, more compact than the Ultims and raced both solo and double-handed.

Races open to the Ocean Fifty 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