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Race Guides & Case Studies
FirstShift race intelligence, tactical guides and case studies from RORC races, coastal events and major offshore courses.
More boats, more points: Why Cowes to St Malo is the RORC Summer’s race to win
A straight line across the Channel and a dog leg to St Malo what could possible make that difficult?
Stuart Greenfield
7 min read
Round the Island Race 2026: Why the smallest boat can still beat the biggest
Britain’s favourite race sends a thousand boats round the Isle of Wight on 11 July. Who lifts the Gold Roman Bowl comes down to wind, tide and timing, here’s how to win the day.
Stuart Greenfield
16 min read
RORC Myth of Malham: The race was too light to be easy
Late-race certainty, and the decision that cost us ten places
Stuart Greenfield
17 min read
How to win the RORC Myth of Malham offshore race by stopping?
235 nautical miles. Six tidal gates. Two nights. One simple rule: arrive at Portland with a plan, never just pretend you have one.
Stuart Greenfield
19 min read
The RORC Cervantes Rudderless
A true story about the first race of the RORC Summer season in the UK
Stuart Greenfield
9 min read
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