Royal Escape Race
Date: 22 May 2026
Location: Brighton Marina, Brighton, United Kingdom
Organizer: Sussex Yacht Club
An offshore race from Brighton to Fécamp, France, commemorating King Charles II's escape to France in 1651.
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