Johnny Vincent’s Pace wins 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race

Johnny Vincent and the crew of the Volvo 70 Pace have been declared the overall winners under IRC for the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. The victory adds the IRC overall title to the vessel's Monohull Line Honours.

Pace completed the 1,805-nautical-mile course in 6 days, 14 hours, 47 minutes, and 31 seconds, crossing the finish line at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on Sunday, 16 August. Vincent credited the win to the entire team, noting that the boat experienced no gear failures or breakages throughout the race.