Round the Island Yacht Race on Saturday 11th July 2026 – 3 Day Event.
0930 Friday 10th July – 1500 hrs Sunday 12th July 2026.
Round the Island Race Day: Saturday 11th July 2026
Beneteau First 40 with spinnaker
2026 Round the Island Race ‘Book a Berth’ Prices:
‘Buy A Berth’ 3 Day Event on First 40 Racer / Cruiser
Book Now! (£500 Deposit) 4 places available (13/5/2026)
£850 individual saloon berth or cabin share
£795 individual sleeping ashore at own cost
£1500 single occupancy cabin (1 available)
£1598 for 2 persons sharing a double cabin
Please contact us to determine the availability of booking a berth and also complete yacht charter availability – this event always sells out but it is worth contacting us even at the last minute, as occasionally we can put on an additional yacht at late notice! info@yachtforce.co.uk 02380 016450
Join us for 2026 Round the Island Yacht Race Charter with professional Skippers (yacht race around the Isle of Wight) is just the most amazing event. We have yachts and berths available. Grab an available individual berth or cabin, or charter a complete yacht for family and friends with one of our experienced race Skipper. Be part of one of the world’s biggest yachting competitions – it is truly one of sailings greatest spectacles! Around 1000 yachts and over 12,000 sailors compete in the Island Sailing Club’s Round the Island Yacht Race.
The yachts race anticlockwise around around the Isle of Wight, over 50 miles, starting at Cowes. It takes from 3 hours – 10 hours, depending upon the type of yacht and the wind. (ours generally take 7 – 9hrs in a good breeze. There is heaps to see and do ashore with bands, stalls and food court. The atmosphere is just brilliant! It is just a great weekend sailing experience and one you will never forget.
Contact us Now by email at info@yachtforce.co.uk to see what we have available!
Beginners or Experienced – No previous experience is necessarily required for the 2026 RTI Race.
We have race prepared yachts and also cruiser yachts that are less complicated. Talk to us so that we can match you, your experience and attitude with the right boat and crew!
We have an experienced Skipper and First Mate on board each boat to help guide you through what is required on your Round the Island Yacht Race experience. They are there to help assist and mentor / helm and co-ordinate the crew. With a 1st Mate we are in a position to fly spinnakers (either asymmetric / symmetrical) when conditions allow. Rest assured you are not being ‘just sailed around’ (unless you want to) but will be encouraged to take part in all aspects / positions aboard the yacht. At night you can either stay on board, or if you would prefer you can take accommodation ashore and join the boat during the day.
We offer packages aboard the yachts as below with either a ‘Buy a Berth or Cabin (for 2)’ or a ‘complete yacht charter’ price that includes a Skipper. NEED A VOUCHER ? – RING US NOW!
2026 Round the Island Yacht Race Event Includes:
- Yacht (As per description – Spinnaker or Asymmetric)
- Professional Skipper (& First Mate where appropriate)
- From Gosport / Free Parking
- Accommodation Aboard (shared cabin)
- Cowes Mooring on Fri / Sat nights
- Fuel
- Safety Equipment
- Race Entry Fees
- Racing Insurance
(Food on board during sailing – for ‘book a berth clients’ yachts.) - Wet weather gear available to hire.
Event Format: 3 – Day ‘Book a Berth’ Option for Individuals / Cabin Shares
(Friday Practice / Saturday Race / Sunday Chill-Out Sail / Food on board)
2026 RTI (Round the Island Race) Event format will be on a Cruiser / Racer style boat with symmetric spinnaker. There is a practice day meeting on Friday morning 0930 hrs from Gosport. Boats will berth in West Cowes at Shepards marina on a ‘walk-ashore’ mooring in West Cowes for Friday / Saturday night to allow access to enjoy the shore-side ambience and festivities. Yachts depart and return to Gosport. The event has with food available on board during the sailing and you eat out at one of the many food stalls or in one of the restaurants in the evenings at own cost. You are allocated a berth (or cabin) and can stay on board Friday and Saturday nights on a ‘walk-ashore’ mooring in West Cowes.
The Beneteau First 40 cruiser / racer with symmetric spinnaker is a lively yacht, 3 cabins plus the saloon for accommodation which allows us some flexibility in accommodating those sleeping aboard. Berths are in 3 doubles plus saloon (for 2 – with 1 either side of the saloon) Heads x 1. It has a wheel and plenty of cockpit space. The yacht has a cooker and fridge.
Round the Island Race 2026 – Complete Yacht Charter
Please enquire if you require a complete yacht charter.
The 3-Day 2026 Round the Island Race – Complete Yacht Charter allows for a useful practice day meeting on Friday morning 0930 hrs. Boats will berth in West Cowes on a ‘walk-ashore’ mooring right in the heart of West Cowes for Friday / Saturday night to allow access to enjoy the shore-side ambience and festivities. Yachts depart and return to Hamble or Gosport. Ask for details applicable to each yacht. You self provision for sailing and eat ashore at own cost either at one of the many food stalls or in one of the restaurants in the evenings.
Accommodation on board: For complete charter we will take the Skipper / Mate off at night to free up berths for you and your crew.
Beneteau First 40
Ages 14-80 Years Crew on Board – Read what the Keys family made of it!
Missed Out? Try our Cowes Week Regatta Options
James Fox – (he’s done RTI Race with Yachtforce six times now and has booked his own boat for RTI 2026) said, ‘Please pass on my thanks and appreciation to Steve and Chris. Awesome guys, great fun and would love to sail with them again. So if you need numbers for next year then, as always, sign me up! Also – love the boat!’
