AZORES AND BACK RACE 2027
AZAB (The Azores and Back Race) is a Category 1 ocean yacht race consisting of two legs, each with a rhumb line of 1,170 nautical miles.
Established in 1975 by Colin Drummond of the RCYC to fulfil the need for a UK-based ocean race that both starts and finishes in the UK. Held every four years since then, it caters to a wide range of participants, from seasoned racers on high-performance vessels to local cruisers seeking a new challenge.
The upcoming AZAB race is scheduled to commence from Falmouth on 6th June 2027, heading to Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island, one of the nine islands in the Azores Archipelago located in the Eastern Atlantic.
| The only ocean race to start and finish in the UK |
| 50 years since the first race was held in 1975; repeated every four years since |
| Affordable – entry fees (£950 + VAT single-handed, £1,250 + VAT double-handed) include race tracker hire, social events (parties, tour of São Miguel island, prizegiving dinners) |
| Single and double handed |
| Racing yachts, cruisers, multi-hulls (hull length between 8.23m and 18.5m) welcome |
| Corinthian spirit – supportive, friendly, inclusive |
| 50 to 70 boats from all over the world |
Follow the Race
The use of trackers (hire charge included in the entry fee) makes it easy for those interested to follow the race as it happens.
Sponsorship opportunities
There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities for companies wishing to support the race.
