Johnny Vincent’s Pace takes Line Honours in 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race

Johnny Vincent’s Volvo 70 Pace crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line in Cowes on Sunday 16 August at 04:17:31 BST.

Pace completed the 1,805-nautical-mile race in an elapsed time of 6 Days 14 Hrs 47 Mins 31 Secs to claim 2026 Round Britain and Ireland Race Line Honours.

Pace Crew: Johnny Vincent, Al Fraser, Anthony Haines, Antonio Cuervas-Mons, Ed Myers, Jim Carroll, Jules Salter, Luke Molloy, Mark Bartlett, Neal McDonald, Pete Cumming, Stu Bannatyne, Tom McWilliam and Trystan Seal.

Next to finish is being contested between Jens Kellinghusen’s Ker 56 Varuna 6 and Antoine Magre’s Mach 50 Palanad 4 with around 190 nm to go to the finish, with ETA of 06:30 hrs Monday 17 August.