Tag: 2016|Caribbean 600|RORC

Take a look at the glorious 2016 RORC Caribbean 600 Race. 70 Boats from 30 different countries, 600 nautical miles, 11 Caribbean Islands. 1 Amazing Race  Records set in the 2016 race. Spectacular aerial footage from the start and from around the c…

On the fifth day of the RORC Caribbean 600 three yachts were still racing: RORC member, Peter Hopps, skipper of British Sigma 38, Sam was just five miles from completing his eighth RORC Caribbean 600. Aleksandra Jankowska’s Polish team racing Dufour 40…

George Sakellaris’ Maxi72, Proteus (USA) has been declared the overall winner of the 2016 RORC Caribbean 600. Whilst several yachts are still racing, by the afternoon of Thursday 25 February the remaining teams will be unable to better Proteus’ co…

The 8th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started in spectacular style today (Monday 22 February) in Antigua as crowds watched the record fleet set off on the 600 nmile race around 11 Caribbean islands. Watch video highlights, including aerials of some…

The record fleet for the RORC Caribbean 600 enjoyed a full moon on the first night of racing. At sunset on the first night, all of the fleet had rounded the Barbuda mark, enjoying fantastic sailing conditions and highly competitive racing. Phaedo3 and…

Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD70 Phaedo3 Breaks RORC Caribbean 600 Multihull Record Hurtling around the Caribbean at speeds in excess of 30 knots and topping out nearer 40, often barely a boat length apart, the epic duel between MOD70s Concise 10 and Phaedo3 ca…

The 8th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started in spectacular style with the record 70 yacht fleet gathering in the starting area outside English Harbour, Antigua. Under the Pillars of Hercules, the magnificent collection of yachts started the 600 n…

Interviews, atmosphere and on board footage prior to the Antigua start on Monday 22 February A record fleet of 70 yachts will be competing in the 8th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starting from Antigua on Monday 22 February. This year’s race w…

Start: Antigua, West Indies – Monday 22 February 2016 Course: Approx. 600nm non-stop around 11 Caribbean Islands An unprecedented fleet featuring the world’s most spectacular yachts and crews are gathering in Antigua for the start of the 2016 RORC Cari…

With under four months until the start of the 8th race, the 2016 RORC Caribbean 600 has already attracted an astounding collection of the world’s finest offshore racing yachts. The strength of the fleet suggests that there will be intense competition f…