THE AZORES AND BACK OCEAN RACE
6th June 2027
The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club’s single and double handed ocean race from Falmouth, UK to the Azores and back.
AZAB is held every four years for seasoned racers on high-performance vessels to local cruisers seeking a new challenge.
Created by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club (RCYC) in 1975, when ocean racing was constrained by cost, time, and an exclusive culture, AZAB unlocked the dream of blue water racing by reducing those barriers.
From the outset, the race has required skill, courage, resilience and sound judgement at sea. That balance of accessibility without compromise is central to AZAB’s identity.
Sponsor and Partnership Opportunities
Join an event built on half a century of collaboration, delivery and ambition and align your brand with the people and organisations that make great things happen.
As Sponsor or Partner, you and your brand will help shape the next chapter of an international event growing in status.
Whether you're interested in raising your organisation’s profile, engaging your employees, entertaining clients, supporting young people or simply being associated with one of Cornwall's most prestigious international events, we have something for you.
For over a century, the RCYC has delivered national and international racing at the highest level. Recent highlights include hosting the prestigious Richard Mille Regatta in 2023 and 2024.
Photo credits from top to bottom: 1 and 2 Jon Bennett, 3 and 4 Graham Rice.