– July 30th 2025
The Admiral’s Cup is back – reborn after more than two decades. Following over two years of planning and preparation by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its revival marked a defining moment in the Club’s centenary celebrations and the 100th anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race. Once the pinnacle of international offshore sailing, the return of the Admiral’s Cup was a resounding success, setting the stage for a bold new era.
Fifteen two-boat teams representing prestigious yacht clubs from four continents answered the call to compete, not just with exceptional IRC-rated boats but with extraordinary sailors.
The Admiral’s Cup revival meant a very busy 2024-25 winter for our design team, as we had to optimise several of our existing racing boats for a specific mix of Solent and offshore conditions… and design at least one completely new one.
The 2025 Admiral’s Cup: A Triumphant Return
Held in the Solent from 17 July 2025, the revived Admiral’s Cup included inshore sprints, an offshore leg, and the legendary Rolex Fastnet Race.
Botín-designed yachts delivered great results across both team series and classes:
🥇 Team Series Overall
- 1st Place: Yacht Club Monaco (Jolt 3)
- 2nd Place: Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (Beau Geste & Beau Ideal)
- 3rd Place: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Django WR51 & Django JPK 1180)
🏆 Class 1
- 1st Overall: BP278 – Jolt 3
- 2nd Overall: BP237 – Zen
- 3rd Overall: BP346 – Django WR51
🏆 Class 2
- 2nd Overall: BP216 – Callisto
- 3rd Overall: BP359 – Beau Ideal
🏆 Fastnet Race
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Line Honours: BP321 – Black Pearl
The 2025 Admiral’s Cup confirmed that IRC racing is alive, evolving, and faster than ever. Botín designs consistently performed at the front of the fleet, reinforcing our belief in fast, efficient, and thoughtfully optimized race boats.
Fast is (Always) Fun.
