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 | STAN PEARSON: CO-FOUNDER OF THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 1st March 2024 The yachting community mourns the passing of Stan Pearson: Co-Founder of the RORC Caribbean 600 Read More
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 | A REMARKABLE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 1st March 2024 A Remarkable RORC Caribbean: 600 Sixty-four boats took on the challenge, with 561 sailors from all over the world competing in the 600-mile race around 11 Caribbean islands. Read More
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 | YOUNGSTERS VISIT LIMOSA, THE FAMOUS PROJECT Monday 26th February 2024 Youngsters form Antigua Yacht Club were invited to Visit Limosa, The Famous Project Read More
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 | LEOPARD OVERALL WINNER OF RORCThursday 22nd February 2024 The Royal Ocean Racing Club has announced that the Farr 100 Leopard 3 (MON), skippered by Joost Schuijff is the overall winner of the 2024 RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | MOD70 ARGO TAKES LINE HONOURS IN RORCWednesday 21st February 2024 Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2024 Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 01 Day 08 Hrs 08 Mins and 40 Secs. Read More
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 | RORC DAY THREE Wednesday 21st February 2024 Keep up with the fleet with Day Three RIRC Caribbean report Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 DAY TWOWednesday 21st February 2024 By day 2 the boats are widely spread along the 600 mile route with the MOD70s unsurprisingly leading the fleet Read More
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 | TIGER TYSON BREAKS HIS OWN RECORDTuesday 20th February 2024 Olympian Tiger Tyson took on the big boys in the Antigua 360 and showed them how it’s done; beating his own record. Read More
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 | FOLLOW THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 19th February 2024 Watch the start of The RORC Caribbean 600 from Fort Charlotte or Shirley Heights and follow the race all week. Read More
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 | RIDERS AND RUNNERS Wednesday 7th February 2024 The RORC Nelson’s Cup Series starts on 13th February. At least 24 teams are expected to be racing in the series, Read More
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 | RORC NOTICE OF RACE NELSON’S CUP SERIES Tuesday 30th January 2024 Three days of racing Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th February, and Friday 16th February for the Antigua 360 Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 STELLAR CAST BUILDINGTuesday 30th January 2024 The 15th anniversary edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starts in Antigua on 19th February, and since its launch last year, the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series provides an additional action-packed event with racing starting on 13th of February.
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 | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RORC 600Tuesday 23rd January 2024 Volunteers needed for RORC 600, particularly during the busiest nights of 21st and 22nd February Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN BOATS ON THE WAYTuesday 9th January 2024 The RORC Transatlantic race is underway as boats head for Antigua and the RORC Caribbean 600 starting on February 19th Read More
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 | CSA CLASS RESTORED IN RORC 600Friday 3rd November 2023 The RORC Caribbean 600 Race 2023 will be open to boats with a CSA rating 0.870 and greater. Read More
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 | EMILY GALLIARD MAKES HISTORY AT RORC Tuesday 28th February 2023 Only 15, Emily Galliard became the youngest sailor to compete in RO4C Caribbean 600 on Spirit of Juno Read More
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 | TIGER BREAKS ROUND-THE-ISLAND RECORDMonday 27th February 2023 Despite strong winds, seas and a record amount of sargassum, Tiger Tyson broke the round-the-island record - on a kite board in 2 hours 38 minutes. Support his Olympic bid on his gofundme page Read More
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 | SIMPLY THE BEST – 2023 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Saturday 25th February 2023 Finals results and RORC prize-giving at the AYC. The new RORC series was a great success. Full results are now available. Read More
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 | RORC 600 FRIDAY UPDATE Friday 24th February 2023 By the fifth day of the RORC all winners are decided. While most crews are ashore there are still boats finishing. Read More
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 | RORC UPDATE Thursday 23rd February 2023 The excitement did not let up in days three and four of RORC Caribbean 600, with 29 teams finished by dawn on day four. Read More
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 | FIRST OVER THE LINE IN RORC 600Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Zoulou wins RORC 600 followed by Maserati with only 11 seconds in it Read More
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 | RORC 600 DAY 2Tuesday 21st February 2023 Tuesday 21st February, Maserati is in the lead, ahead of the current record, racing at over 30 knots Read More
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 | RORC 600 STARTS OFFTuesday 21st February 2023 Squally conditions make for a thrilling start as the RORC sets off for 600 miles of racing. Read More
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 | RORC ANTIGUA 360Monday 20th February 2023 Antigua’s Olympian Kiteboarder breaks Round-the-Island record in 2 hours 38 minutes Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 START TIMES Monday 20th February 2023 RORC Start times are from 11.00, Monday 20th February Read More
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 | TRACK THE FLEET, FOLLOW THE RACEThursday 16th February 2023 Follow the RORC with the tracker and watch the start of the race Read More
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 | RORC NELSON’S CUP SERIES - THRILLING RACING IN ANTIGUAThursday 16th February 2023 The inaugural RORC Nelson’s Cup series is proving popular already. Results are available Read More
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 | RORC RACE SERIES DAY 1Thursday 16th February 2023 RORC Nelson’s Cup series off to a good start on Day 1 Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 MERCHANDISE Monday 13th February 2023 A range of items including hats, UV protection tops & jackets will be available Antigua Yacht Club from Wednesday 15th through Saturday 25th February. Read More
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 | SPONSORS BENEFIT RACE TEAMS AT ANTIGUA’S RORC CARIBBEAN 600 SERIESTuesday 7th February 2023 RORC Caribbean 600 press release: sponsors’ support Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 SERIES SET FOR ANTIGUA Saturday 4th February 2023 International fleet will be competing in Antigua in the RORC Caribbean 600 Series commencing February 20th Read More
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 | NELSON'S CUP SERIES SET FOR ANTIGUA Friday 25th November 2022 Nelson’s Cup Series set for Antigua Read More
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 | ANNOUNCING THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600 SERIESMonday 12th September 2022 The Royal Ocean Racing Club announces the inaugural RORC Caribbean 600 Series which will be based in Antigua from 14th to 24th February 2023. Read More
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 | WRAP UP FILMWednesday 2nd March 2022 The 13th RORC Caribbean 600 attracted 74 teams with 738 sailors from 32 different nations to race around 11 Caribbean islands over 600 nm in 1 great race! Watch the full wrap-up documentary of this exciting race. It was great to be back in Antigua with such a superb fleet. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 – WRAPS UP IN ANTIGUAMonday 28th February 2022 The 2022 RORC Caribbean 600 attracted 74 teams with 738 sailors from 32 different nations. The Caribbean classic is back with the most impressive fleet in the 14-year history of the race. Moderate trade winds faded to a lighter breeze during the five days of the race, but that did not stop Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo setting a new multihull race record in a thrilling finish with Giovanni Soldini`s Multi 70 Maserati. Read More
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 | ARRIVAL OF IRC ONE & IRC TWOMonday 28th February 2022 Close finishes have been a feature of this year`s RORC Caribbean 600 and that trait continued in IRC One with a rematch between two British JPK 1180s. Sunrise and Dawn Treader last met in the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race and Sunrise won the world’s biggest offshore race overall. Read More
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 | SCARLET OYSTER TRIUMPH IN IRC TWOMonday 28th February 2022 Ross Applebey`s victory in IRC Two was his eighth class win in the RORC Caribbean 600 and the seventh for Scarlet Oyster (GBR). The Oyster 48 finished the race just before dawn on Friday 25th February, taking class line honours and win after IRC time correction Read More
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 | GONE IN 61 SECONDSFriday 25th February 2022 The winner of the nine-strong Class40 division was decided on the fourth day of the RORC Caribbean 600 with a dramatic finish between two teams. Charles-Louis Mourruau`s Guidi (FRA), which had led for most of the race, stalled as the breeze faded with the finish line beckoning. Read More
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 | WARRIOR WON ANNOUNCED OVERALL WINNER Friday 25th February 2022 The overall winner of the 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is Christopher Sheahan`s Pac52 Warrior One (USA). None of the teams still racing under IRC has any realistic chance of beating Warrior Won after time correction. Read More
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 | VIDEO - WARRIOR WON (USA)Friday 25th February 2022 The overall winner of the 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is Christopher Sheehan`s Pac52 Warrior One (USA). The team will be presented with the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy at the Prize Giving in Antigua on Friday 25th February. Read More
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 | SUNRISE WINS FULL-ON BATTLE WITH DAWN TREADER IN IRC ONEFriday 25th February 2022 Close finishes have been a feature of this year`s RORC Caribbean 600 and that trait continued in IRC One with a rematch between two British JPK 1180s. Sunrise and Dawn Treader last met in the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race and Sunrise won the world’s biggest offshore race overall. Read More
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 | CHEERS AND BEERS IN ANTIGUAThursday 24th February 2022 On the fourth day of the RORC Caribbean 600, 23 teams had completed the race and were enjoying the hospitality of Antigua Yacht Club, with an army of volunteers providing a warm welcome and cold Carib beers dockside. Winners are beginning to celebrate and every crew has a story of their race. Read More
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 | SKORPIOS STRIKESWednesday 23rd February 2022 Dmitry Rybolovlev’s ClubSwan 125 Skorpios (MON), skippered by Fernando Echavarri, crossed the finish line in Antigua to take Monohull Line Honours at 03:59:51 on Wednesday 23rd February 2022 Read More
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| RECORD WIN FOR JASON AND THE ARGONAUTSWednesday 23rd February 2022 Jason Carroll`s MOD 70 Argo (USA) crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600 to take Multihull Line Honours and set a new Multihull Race Record of 29 hours, 38 mins, 44 secs. Read More
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 | MERCHANDISE FOR SALEWednesday 23rd February 2022 Caribbean sea blue caps are being sold at the Antigua Yacht Club. Don`t miss your chance to get your commemorative merchandise. Read More
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| MULTIHULL LINE HONOURS Wednesday 23rd February 2022 Jason Carroll`s MOD 70 Argo (USA) crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600 to take Multihull Line Honours and set a new Multihull Race Record of 29 hours, 38 mins, 44 secs. Read More
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 | VIDEO - MONOHULL LINE HONOURSWednesday 23rd February 2022 Dmitry Rybolovlev`s ClubSwan 125 Skorpios (MON), skippered by Fernando Echavarri, crossed the finish line in Antigua to take Monohull Line Honours at 03:59:51 on Wednesday 23rd February 2022. Read More
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| RECORD PACE IN THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 22nd February 2022 Tropical heat, moderate trade winds and ocean swell provided superb racing conditions for the first day and night of action in the 2022 RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 BLASTS OFF IN ANTIGUATuesday 22nd February 2022 The 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started on time from Antigua on Monday 21 February. The IRC Super Zero start was nothing short of hell-raising, with Comanche reaching at full speed towards the Pillars of Hercules, then hardening up to take the inside line perilously close to the cliffs. Read More
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| ANTIGUANS ONBOARDTuesday 22nd February 2022 The RORC Caribban 600 has begun and Antiguans are onboard a number of boats. If you want to support them, here is who to look out for. Read More
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 | IMA CARIBBEAN MAXI CHALLENGEMonday 21st February 2022 The International Maxi Association’s Caribbean Maxi Challenge is due to make a strong start from Antigua tomorrow with the new series’ first event, the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Caribbean 600. Read More
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| NAVIGATORS PLOT FOR THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 18th February 2022 Three navigators spill the beans on what lies ahead for their respective teams in the 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, which starts on Monday 21 February. The RORC Caribbean 600 has a racecourse like no other, testing the seamanship of the crews with a myriad of manoeuvres around 11 Caribbean islands. Read More
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 | HOW TO FOLLOW THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Thursday 17th February 2022 A spectacular fleet of 75 boats, ranging from 32ft (10m) to 125ft (38.07m) will take the start of the 13th edition of the 600 nautical mile RORC Caribbean 600 on Monday 21st February 2022. Teams from all around the globe are arriving in Antigua and represent over 32 different nations. Read More
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 | BEAUTY AND THE BEASTThursday 17th February 2022 Seventy-five boats are entered for the RORC Caribbean 600 which starts on Monday 21 February in Antigua. The bulk of the astonishing fleet will be racing under IRC for overall victory and the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy Read More
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| MULTIHULL TOP 10 FOR THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 15th February 2022 This year’s RORC Caribbean 600 features a spectacular MOCRA Class with 10 multihulls in action. Whilst the overall winner of the RORC Caribbean 600 will be the monohull with best corrected time under IRC, racing under the MOCRA rating rule, many of the multihull class of 2022 are new to the race and the winner, after time correction, is wide open Read More
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 | COUNTDOWN TO THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 7th February 2022 With nearly 80 entries racing under the IRC Rating Rule, MOCRA and Class40 division, the 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is set to be an awesome event. Read More
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| RORC TRANSATLANTIC RECORD-BREAKING WINNERFriday 28th January 2022 Comanche has set a new race record for the 3,000nm race from Lanzarote to Grenada of 7 days 22 hours 1 minute 4 seconds Read More
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 | RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACEThursday 6th January 2022 From the mighty Comanche to the minuscule Jangada, 30 teams from all over the world will start the 8th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 – BACK IN ACTIONThursday 7th October 2021 The hiatus is over - the RORC Caribbean 600 is back and set to start in Antigua on February 21st, 2022 Read More
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 | RACE CHARTER OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR CARIBBEAN 600Friday 27th August 2021 Whole boat charters or individual spaces are available with LV Yachting. Read More
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 | ROYAL OCEAN RACING CLUB APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE Tuesday 6th April 2021 Jeremy Wilton will join the Royal Ocean Racing Club as Chief Executive. Read More
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 | RAYON VERT - MULTIHULL LINE HONOURS IN RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACEWednesday 20th January 2021 Trimaran Rayon Vert crossed the finish line of the 7th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race at 13:33 UTC in an elapsed time of 9 days, 3 hours, 33 mins and 19 secs. Read More
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 | GREEN DRAGON AND PALANAD 3 SCORCH INTO ANTIGUAWednesday 20th January 2021 Celebrations on board Green Dragon after winning the IMA Trophy and Monohull Line Honours in the RORC Transatlantic Race. Read More
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 | 2021 RORC CARIBBEAN 600 IS CANCELLEDWednesday 13th January 2021 Competitors will have to wait until 21 February 2022 to take part in the Caribbean's only offshore race. Read More
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 | 2021 RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - RACE UPDATEWednesday 25th November 2020 The 13th edition of the race is scheduled to start off Fort Charlotte on Monday, February 22nd. Read More
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 | RORC LOCKDOWN LIVE SERIES: TIME OVER DISTANCEMonday 6th April 2020 Time Over Distance Volume 1: Interview with Briton Brian Thompson who has broken 33 world sailing records! Read More
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 | FINAL WRAP FILM OF THE 2020 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 2nd March 2020 View the 23 minute film of the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 race. Includes interviews with competitors and winners from all classes across the fleet. Read More
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 | OUTSIDER LIFTS THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600 TROPHYSaturday 29th February 2020 The overall winner of the 12th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 was Tilmar Hansen's TP52 Outsider. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: FIGHT TO THE FINISHFriday 28th February 2020 In the 18-strong IRC One feet, two yachts rose above the rest to fight for the class win. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: TO WIZARD THE GUN - CLASS WINNERS TO COMEThursday 27th February 2020 David & Peter Askew's Volvo 70 Wizard, wins Monohull Line Honours for the second year Read More
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 | VIDEO: FIRST FINISHERS IN THE 12TH RORC CARIBBEAN 600Thursday 27th February 2020 After three nights & four days of competition, the first boats have arrived back on the docks. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: POWERPLAY WIN WITH LAST THROW OF THE DICEWednesday 26th February 2020 70 teams are still racing in the RORC Caribbean 600, stay up to date as the drama unfolds…. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: TROPICAL SNAKES & LADDERSTuesday 25th February 2020 After a sublime start and a reach up to Barbuda in beautiful conditions, the majority of the fleet experienced the first trap of the course. Read More
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 | LIGHT AIR COMBAT: START OF THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 25th February 2020 Sparkling conditions prevailed for the start of the 12th edition of the race. Read More
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 | VIDEO: PREVIEW OF THE 2020 RORC CARIBBEAN 600 Monday 24th February 2020 The diverse fleet will be competing in four classes, with 74 entries sailed by over 700 crew members. Read More
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| VIDEO: WEATHER ROUTING FOR THE 2020 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 21st February 2020 Wouter Verbraak, Head of Sevenstar Racing Yacht Logistics walks the course before the start of the RORC. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - HOW TO FOLLOW THE RACEFriday 21st February 2020 Watch the starts live with commentary via the RORC Facebook (search Royal Ocean Racing Club). Read More
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 | 37 NATIONS GATHER FOR THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Thursday 20th February 2020 A preview of this years runners and riders for the 12th edition of the race. Read More
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 | GETTING READY FOR THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 14th February 2020 With less than two weeks until the start of the race, boats and crew are beginning to arrive in Antigua. Read More
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 | 2020 RORC CARIBBEAN 600 GEAR AVAILABLETuesday 11th February 2020 Stock will be on sale at the Antigua Yacht Club from Wednesday, February 19th. Read More
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 | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 15th January 2020 Role includes delivering well earned cold beers to finishing crews on a 4-hour watch. Read More
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 | RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACE MOVES TO JANUARY FROM 2021Tuesday 14th January 2020 The 7th edition of the race will start from Calero Marinas Puerto Calero. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: BIG BOAT THEORY Wednesday 8th January 2020 21 teams of racing yachts of 50ft. or over have already signed up for the 600-mile blast around 11 Caribbean Islands. Read More
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 | BATTLE LINES FORMING FOR 2020 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 18th December 2019 Already the early entries are nudging towards an eclectic mix of 50 boats. Read More
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 | ARGO, MASERATI, POWERPLAY SET FOR 2020 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 7th October 2019 A highly competitive multihull fleet is expected for the 12th edition of the race. Read More
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 | VIDEO: THE STORY OF THE 2019 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 25th February 2019 Watch the wrap-up film of the 11th edition of this epic race with 76 teams from 21 countries.
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 | IT'S A WRAP - 2019 RORC CARIBBEAN 600 CONCLUDESSaturday 23rd February 2019 All the classes had amazing competition and many finished the race just minutes apart. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: TOP OF THE CLASSFriday 22nd February 2019 David and Peter Askew's Volvo 70 team racing Wizard will lift the trophy for the best corrected time under IRC. Read More
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 | WIZARD WINS THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600 TROPHYThursday 21st February 2019 David and Peter Askew's American Volvo 70 Wizard has won the trophy, scoring the best corrected time under IRC. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 LATEST VIDEOThursday 21st February 2019 Check out the video of the early arrivals including interviews and Class40 winner. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: CLASS40 FIGHT TO THE FINISHThursday 21st February 2019 Catherine Pourre's French Class40 Eärendil won Line Honours for the second year in a row. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: MAGIC MOMENT - MONOHULL LINE HONOURS FOR WIZARDWednesday 20th February 2019 Wizard has set the bar for the overall win under IRC for the trophy. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: RECORD FOR MASERATI AND MULTIHULL LINE HONOURSWednesday 20th February 2019 Maserati crossed the finish line at 20:49:00 AST on Tuesday. Read More
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 | LIMITED EDITION RORC CARIBBEAN 600 MERCHANDISE AVAILABLETuesday 19th February 2019 The fantastic range of race gear by Musto includes t-shirts, polos, shorts and more for both men & women. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN: 600 MULTIHULL SPAGHETTI WESTERNTuesday 19th February 2019 Multi70 Maserati and MOD70 Argo have been ripping up the race track. Read More
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 | BLAST OFF FOR THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 19th February 2019 The 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 kicked off in spectacular conditions off the south coast of Antigua. Watch the video. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: GET SET FOR A CRACKER + PREVIEW VIDEOMonday 18th February 2019 Five starts are scheduled from 1100-1140 local time with the multihulls in the final start. Read More
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 | HOW TO FOLLOW THE 2019 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 15th February 2019 On Monday 18th February, all eyes will be on Antigua as around 80 boats from over 20 countries will start the RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | BATTLE LINES FOR THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 13th February 2019 Seventy-eight yachts have entered the race. Ten multihulls will be racing, boasting phenomenal talent among the crews. Read More
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 | THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 8th February 2019 In recent years the multihull fleet has been on the rise and the current race record is most definitely under threat. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: SPECTATOR INFOTuesday 5th February 2019 The 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 will start on 18th February off Fort Charlotte, Antigua. Read More
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 | SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY - YOUTH IN THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 29th January 2019 Young up-and-coming sailors will be racing alongside and against some of the world's best. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: OFFSHORE NIRVANAMonday 14th January 2019 With just over a month to go until the start of the race, 77 teams from across the world have already entered. Read More
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 | STUNNING FLEET SET FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 21st December 2018 Early entries for the 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 reveal a stunning fleet of famous professional teams taking part alongside passionate corinthian crews. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - RETURN OF ATHOS & THE FLYING MACHINESThursday 8th November 2018 Three of the world's fastest multihulls will also be taking part - Argo, Maserati Multi70, and PowerPlay.
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 WRAP-UP VIDEOTuesday 27th February 2018 The 2018 edition of the race was the coming of age of the RORC Caribbean 600. View the 13 minute film of the epic 10th edition. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - COMING OF AGEMonday 26th February 2018 25 knots of solid trade winds with gusty squalls and a confused sea state delivered a challenge to over 800 sailors from six different continents. Read More
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 | HAT-TRICK FOR RAMBLER 88 Friday 23rd February 2018 George David's American Maxi Rambler 88 has won the 2018 RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy, scoring the best corrected time under IRC. Read More
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 | BAM! & SCARLET ISLAND GIRL WIN IN ANTIGUAFriday 23rd February 2018 The Club House Bar & Restaurant was buzzing until dawn for the fifth day of the RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | GUTS AND A GLIMMER OF GLORYThursday 22nd February 2018 The strong conditions experienced at the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 continued through the first night. Read More
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 | PARADOX & RAMBLER 88 CELEBRATE IN ANTIGUA Thursday 22nd February 2018 Paradox, crossed the finish line in 1 day, 13 hours, 5 minutes and 16 seconds, whilst Rambler 88 crossed just under half an hour later.
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: HIGH AND MIGHTYThursday 22nd February 2018 High winds and mighty seas continued for the third day of the 2018 RORC Caribbean 600. Eight teams have finished the race and 34 yachts have now officially retired. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: PARADOX TAKES MULTIHULL LINE HONOURSWednesday 21st February 2018 Peter Aschenbrenner's American 63' Trimaran crossed the finish line in an elapsed time of 1 day, 13 hours 5 minutes and 16 seconds. Read More
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 | RAMBLER 88 BREAKS RORC CARIBBEAN 600 MONOHULL RECORDWednesday 21st February 2018 George David's American Maxi Rambler 88 crossed the finish line in an elapsed time of 1 day 13 hours 41 minutes and 45 seconds. Read More
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 | FUJIN CREW RESCUED IN RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 20th February 2018 Greg Slyngstad's American Bieker 53 multihull, Fujin capsized close to Saba Island. All eight crew members are safe. Read More
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| RECORD FLEET SETS OFF ON RECORD PACETuesday 20th February 2018 Video of the start, and the record 84 yachts in the 2018 RORC Caribbean 600 in Antigua; the largest fleet assembled in the 10 year history of the race. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: BIGGER THAN BEN HURMonday 19th February 2018 The 10th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is likely to be the fastest and possibly toughest race in the ten year history of the Caribbean 600-mile classic. Read More
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 | VIDEO - PREVIEW OF THE 2018 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 19th February 2018 88 yachts are about to embark on the 10th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, including some of the world's best-known racing teams. Read More
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 | HISTORY IN THE MAKING: RECORD ENTRY FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 14th February 2018 A spectacular start is expected on Monday, February 19th with a record-breaking fleet of 88 boats. Read More
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| SPECTATOR BOAT EXCLUSION ZONE & RORC VIEWING POINTSWednesday 14th February 2018 See where to watch the start of the race, exclusion zone info & more. Read More
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 | FRENCH FLAIR FOR THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 5th February 2018 With two weeks to go until the 10th edition of the race, many of the yachts taking part are already in Antigua or neighbouring islands. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: STORY LEADS + FACTS & STATSTuesday 30th January 2018 View the links to download the latest press information for the race starting on Monday, February 19th. Read More
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 | CLASS ACTS FOR THE CARIBBEAN CLASSICWednesday 10th January 2018 With just over a month before the start of the 10th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, over 60 yachts have officially entered the Caribbean classic. Read More
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 | FEATURE: IT'S A WRAP - 2017 RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACETuesday 2nd January 2018 A record 23 yachts started the 2017 RORC Transatlantic Race bound for Grenada. Read More
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 | NIFTY FIFTIES IN THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 2nd January 2018 Two months prior to the start, 53 entries have already been received and the race starting from Antigua is on course to eclipse the record entry of 80 boats last year. Read More
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 | CQS TAKES LINE HONOURS Wednesday 6th December 2017 Ludde Ingvall's Australian Maxi CQS finished the 2017 RORC Transatlantic Race taking Monohull Line Honours. Read More
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 | FLEET BUILDING FOR 10TH RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 17th November 2017 Over 40 yachts have officially entered the 10th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, starting from Antigua on February 19th, 2018. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - BUSINESS AS USUALMonday 9th October 2017 The 10th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, the highly acclaimed 600-mile offshore race will start as scheduled in Antigua on 19th February 2018. Read More
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 | NEW RACING MANAGER APPOINTED Wednesday 4th October 2017 The Royal Ocean Racing Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Stone. Read More
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 | FINAL HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: REVIEW OF THE 2017 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 28th February 2017 77 boats, 600 miles, 30 nations, 11 Caribbean Islands, 1 Amazing race. View the final highlights. Read More
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 | A TOTALLY UNIQUE RACE - RORC CARIBBEAN 600 CONCLUDESMonday 27th February 2017 The 2017 edition will be remembered for highly competitive racing throughout the fleet, with American yachts winning the major prizes.
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 | VIDEO 3: RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - EARLY FINISHERS Friday 24th February 2017 Watch the video of the whale sightings, interviews with early finishers; Lloyd Thornburg, Giovanni Soldini & more in the RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | DAY 5: MORE WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN RORC CARIBBEAN 600 Friday 24th February 2017 Hap Fauth's American Maxi72, Bella Mente has been declared the overall winner of the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy. Read More
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 | DAY 4: RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - EPIC WIN FOR BELLA MENTEThursday 23rd February 2017 Bella Mente crossed the finish line just 14 minutes ahead of Proteus to set the bar for the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy. Read More
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 | DAY 3: RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - RAMBLER 88 TAKES MONOHULL LINE HONOURSWednesday 22nd February 2017 George David's American Maxi, Rambler 88 finished the race at 11 hrs, 56 mins, 17 secs. Read More
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 | DAY 3: RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - MULTIHULL LINE HONOURS FOR PHAEDO3Wednesday 22nd February 2017 While the multihull race record was not broken this year, Phaedo3 and Maserati had an incredible 600 mile high-speed duel. Read More
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 | DAY 2: RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - MORE ARGYLL THAN ANTIGUATuesday 21st February 2017 After a champagne start to the race there was a huge change in weather conditions by the end of the first day. Read More
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 | VIDEO 2: START HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 21st February 2017 Watch highlights with aerial footage from the spectacular start of the RORC Caribbean 600 as 77 boats took the start in Antigua for the race. Read More
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 | VIDEO: RORC CARIBBEAN 600 PRE-START HIGHLIGHTS Monday 20th February 2017 Watch the pre-start party atmosphere and interviews with some of the owners and crews as they prepare for this epic race. Read More
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 | ABNORMAL WEATHER FOR THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 20th February 2017 The 2017 edition can be summed up with "It's normally not like this". Where as most years have seen moderate to strong trade winds. Read More
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 | SPECTACULAR OPENING FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 20th February 2017 It was a busy scene around the docks as crews prepare for the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 on Monday, February 20th. Read More
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 | AN AWE INSPIRING START TO THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 20th February 2017 The race started in magnificent conditions with the largest ever offshore fleet assembled in the Caribbean. Read More
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 | HOW TO FOLLOW THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 17th February 2017 See where to watch the race from shore-side, the exclusion zone, or where to track the fleet or join the virtual game. Read More
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 | RECORD ENTRY FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 17th February 2017 A fleet of over 80 yachts is expected for the ninth edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 in which 900 sailors from 30 different nations will race non-stop. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE ON SALEThursday 16th February 2017 Official RORC Caribbean 600 Musto merchandise now available in the car park at Antigua Yacht Club. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 SHAPING UPTuesday 14th February 2017 See how the RORC entry list is shaping up with a fleet of about 80 boats, the exclusion zone and where to watch or follow the race.
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 | CLASSICS IN THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 8th February 2017 Among the spectacular entries this year are two colossal schooners; Eleonora and Adela, with at least 12 classic-designed yachts joining them on the race course. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP AND RECORD ENTRIESWednesday 25th January 2017 The Royal Ocean Racing Club has partnered with Rolex SA, adding the RORC Caribbean 600 to the leading Swiss watchmaker's prestigious roster of yachting events around the world. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - WINNING WAYSFriday 20th January 2017 More than 70 yachts are expected to take part in the race with 16 entries, and several serious race teams with a chance of winning the overall trophy. Read More
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 | SETTING SAIL FOR THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 14th November 2016 Thirty-four yachts, almost double the number of entries at this time last year, have officially entered the 9th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starting from Antigua on February 20th, 2017. Read More
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 | SEVENSTAR CONFIRMED AS OFFICIAL LOGISTICS PARTNERThursday 4th August 2016 For the RORC Caribbean 600, starting in Antigua on February 20th, 2017. Read More
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 | GLORIOUS RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 29th February 2016 Five highly competitive starts thrilled hundreds of spectators lining the cliffs at Shirley Heights and Fort Charlotte. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - PRESS HIGH RES PHOTO GALLERY NOW LIVEMonday 29th February 2016 See the details on how to download high resolution copyright free images for editorial use only and more.
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 | 2016 RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - WRAP UP FILMMonday 29th February 2016 Take a look at the 2016 RORC Caribbean 600 Race. 70 Boats from 30 different countries, 600 nautical miles, 11 Caribbean Islands. 1 Amazing Race. Read More
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 | VIDEO: FIRST FINISHERS IN THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 26th February 2016 Hear what the crews on the fastest yachts have to say about this year's race. A new course record for Lloyd Thornburg's MOD70 Phaedo 3 and more. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - TEASING MACHING SHOW THEIR CLASSFriday 26th February 2016 Eric De Turkheim's French A13, Teasing Machine finished the RORC Caribbean 600 at 0710 AST on Thursday, February 25th winning IRC One and claiming third overall for the race. Read More
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| PROTEUS DECLARED OVERALL WINNER OF RORC CARIBBEAN 600 TROPHYFriday 26th February 2016 George Sakellaris' Maxi72, Proteus has been declared the overall winner of the 2016 RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - WINNERS DECIDEDFriday 26th February 2016 On the fifth day of the RORC Caribbean 600 three yachts were still racing. The prize giving will be held tonight and all of the class winners have now been decided.
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - PROTEUS SETS THE BARThursday 25th February 2016 A thrilling race between four Maxi72s came to a conclusion on the third day of the RORC Caribbean 600, with George Sakellaris' Proteus as the first Maxi72 to finish the race. Read More
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 | JOY & PAIN - MONOHULL LINE HONOURS FOR COMANCHE Wednesday 24th February 2016 American VPLP-Verdier 100 Comanche crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600 taking Monohull line honours for the race. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - PHAEDO3 SMASH THE 600 AFTER EPIC DUEL Wednesday 24th February 2016 MOD70s Concise 10 and Phaedo3 came to a conclusion after 32 hours of hot racing with Phaedo3 emerging as the winner. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - SPOOKIE'S FULL MOONTuesday 23rd February 2016 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.
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 | START VIDEO - RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 23rd February 2016 Watch video highlights, including aerials of some of the world's fastest boats and top racing teams as they battle it out. Read More
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 | THE MAGIC CARPET RIDE - START OF THE 2016 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 23rd February 2016 The 8th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started in spectacular style with the record 70 yacht fleet. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: LONG HAUL ARRIVALS AND WEATHER JABBERMonday 22nd February 2016 Comanche arrived in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua on Saturday, February 20th after sailing 1,500 nm in less than four days from Charleston to Antigua for the RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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| VIDEO PREVIEW OF THE 2016 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 22nd February 2016 The preview highlights video of the 2016 RORC Caribbean 600 interviews, atmosphere and on board footage prior to the Antigua start on Monday, February 22. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - HOW TO FOLLOW THE RACESaturday 20th February 2016 Press Release: February, 19 2016. See how to follow the RORC Caribbean 600 race starting on Monday, February 22, from the shore, in the water or using social media platforms. Read More
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 | RECORD ENTRY FOR RORCWednesday 17th February 2016 A record entry of around 70 yachts are anticipated for the 8th edition of the offshore race around 11 Caribbean islands starting on Monday, February 22.
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| NIKATA'S, MIKE BROUGHTON WALKS THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600 COURSEMonday 8th February 2016 The RORC Caribbean 600 is attracting some of the world's best yachts. Top professionals who have done the race before have often found it a tougher race than they had anticipated.
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| WORLD'S BEST HEADING TO ANTIGUAMonday 28th December 2015 World's Best heading to Antigua. Record fleet for the 8th edition is organized by The Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with Antigua Yacht Club. Read More
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| MAGNIFICENT FLEET FOR 8TH RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 9th November 2015 Organized by The Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with AYC starting in Antigua on Monday, February 22,2016.
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 | VIDEO: RORC CARIBBEAN 600: STORIES FROM THE RACE COURSEMonday 16th March 2015 Watch this spectacular film of stories from the race course of the 2015 RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | VIDEO: PHAEDO 3 AT THE START OF THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 2nd March 2015 Check out this fantastic video of the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 from Phaedo 3’s perspective. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: THE FINEST YACHT RACE IN THE CARIBBEANMonday 2nd March 2015
Antigua witnessed possibly the finest yacht race in the Caribbean as the 66-boat fleet racing in the 7th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 set off on 23 February. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: DAY 5: BELLA MENTE OVERALL WINNERFriday 27th February 2015 Hap Fauth's American JV72, Bella Mente has been declared the overall winner of the 2015 RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: DAY 4: FIGARO AND CLASSIC FOCUSFriday 27th February 2015 Four Figaro II teams, all from the Guadeloupe Grand Large sailing academy, are racing in this year's RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 DAY 3 & 4: 43 YACHTS STILL RACINGThursday 26th February 2015 By the morning of Day Four of the RORC Caribbean 600, 19 yachts had completed the race and 43 yachts were still racing. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: DAY 2 WRAP UPWednesday 25th February 2015 Lloyd Thornburg's MOD 70, Phaedo3 crossed the finish line followed by George David's Juan K designed Rambler 88. Read More
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 | PHAEDO 3 BREAKS RORC CARIBBEAN 600 MULTIHULL RECORDWednesday 25th February 2015 Lloyd Thornburg's MOD 70, Phaedo^3 crossed the finish line in Antigua at 20:35:30 AST on Tuesday 24th February 2015 in an elapsed time of 1 day, 9 hours, 35 minutes and 30 seconds. Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 DAY 1: VIDEO & HIGHLIGHTSTuesday 24th February 2015 66 yachts started the 7th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, with hundreds of race fans watching the impressive fleet from Fort Charlotte and Shirley Heights. Read More
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 | PHAEDO 3 AND PARADOX FLY INTO ANTIGUAFriday 20th February 2015 Trimarans Phaedo 3 and Paradox fly into Antigua for the RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | HOW TO FOLLOW THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Thursday 19th February 2015 The Race Team from the Royal Ocean Racing Club, based at Antigua Yacht Club, is busy preparing for the start of 7th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - SENSATIONAL FLEET GATHERS IN ANTIGUAMonday 16th February 2015 An amazing fleet of yachts from around the globe, have come together for a spectacular Caribbean rendezvous. Read More
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 | GILL NA SUPPORTS RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 30th January 2015 The Royal Ocean Racing Club is pleased to announce its partnership with Gill North America as official crew merchandise provider for the 7th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, starting in Antigua on Monday 23 February. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - SET FOR A REAL CRACKERTuesday 20th January 2015 The 7th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is looking like a real cracker and proving irresistible to a variety of yacht racing teams from all over the world. Read More
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 | RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACE OVERALL REPORTTuesday 23rd December 2014 Check out a wrap up of the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race, which started on Sunday 30 November from Puerto Calero, Lanzarote, Canary Islands bound for Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada, West Indies. Read More
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 | LUPA SPICES IT UP FOR LINE HONOURS VICTORYFriday 12th December 2014 Lupa of London sealed their Line Honours win in the inaugural 2014 RORC Transatlantic Race. Read More
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 | TRAIL BLAZING START EXPECTED FOR RORC TRANSATLANTICFriday 28th November 2014 The inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race, in association with the International Maxi Association (IMA), starts on Saturday 29th November 1200 CET from Lanzarote, Canary Islands Read More
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 | RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACE: LITTLE AND LARGEMonday 24th November 2014 There are a few to go until a highly competitive fleet competes in the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Grenada. Read More
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 | REVIEW OF THE 2014 RORC RACE SEASONFriday 14th November 2014 The RORC Season's Points Championship consists of a selection of races, both UK and abroad, that test the skill and endurance of offshore sailors. Read More
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 | NEW TROPHIES FOR RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACEFriday 4th July 2014 Two magnificent perpetual trophies will be awarded to winners of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's inaugural Transatlantic Race this November. Read More
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 | VIDEO: RORC CARIBBEAN 600 COVERAGE ON NC SPORTSWednesday 12th March 2014 Check out the video below from NC Sports on March 6th that starts off with a feature on the RORC Caribbean 600 that took place last month here in Antigua! Read More
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 | INTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACEMonday 10th March 2014 The International Maxi Association (IMA) has joined forces with the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in the organisation of the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race and will be awarding an exquisite vintage sterling silver trophy to the Line Honours winner. Read More
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| RECORD 60 FOR THE 6TH RORC CARIBBEAN 600: WRAP UPTuesday 4th March 2014 60 yachts from 11 different countries, with 682 crew from all over the world, took part in the 6th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 and enjoyed spectacular conditions and intense competition. Read More
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 | SHOCKWAVE WIN OVERALL: RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 28th February 2014 With all 60 yachts accounted for, the Royal Ocean Racing Club announces that the winner of the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy for the best yacht, overall in IRC on corrected time, is George Sakellaris' RP72, Shockwave. Read More
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 | PARTY SPIRIT BUILDING IN ANTIGUA: RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 28th February 2014 At 0800 on Day Four of the RORC Caribbean 600, 17 yachts had completed the race and six yachts retired. Read More
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 | SUCCESS FOR ANTIGUA IN THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 28th February 2014 Antiguan yachts and sailors successful in the RORC Caribbean 600 Read More
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 | FIGHT TO THE FINISH: RORC CARIBBEAN 600Thursday 27th February 2014 Hap Fauth's JV72, Bella Mente crossed the finish line in Antigua to take Monohull Line Honours for the 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 on Wednesday 26th February Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600: AERIAL HIGHLIGHTS: START & LEG 1Wednesday 26th February 2014 After starting at Fort Charlotte, Antigua, the 60-boat fleet beat to the east and above Green Island. Here they crack off and reach to the first mark at Barbuda before gybing towards Nevis and darkness. Read More
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 | RAMBLER TAKES UP THE RUNNINGWednesday 26th February 2014 At 0700 local time, on Day Two of the RORC Caribbean 600, George David's RP90, Rambler, had opened up a four mile lead on the water from Hap Fauth's JV72, Bella Mente. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - SPARKLING STARTTuesday 25th February 2014 60 yachts started the 6th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 in spectacular conditions. Read More
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 | PRE-START VIDEO: RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 25th February 2014 Here's a short video in the build up to the start of the race. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 WELCOMEMonday 24th February 2014 On Saturday 22nd February, the RORC Caribbean 600 Skippers' Briefing and Welcome Party took place at the Antigua Yacht Club. Read More
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| CARIBBEAN HIGHWAY - RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 24th February 2014 On the 24th February the start gun will fire from Fort Charlotte, Antigua, and the largest fleet of yachts ever to race offshore in the Caribbean will begin their high speed adventure. Read More
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 | INVALUABLE VOLUNTEERS - RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 24th February 2014 On Friday over 50 volunteers gathered at the Antigua Yacht Club for a final meeting and get together. Read More
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 | STRENGTH IN DEPTH: RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 21st February 2014 With 65 entries, a record entry for the sixth RORC Caribbean 600 is a certainty and right through the fleet the quality and character of the yachts and sailors is strong and deep. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - HOW TO FOLLOW THE RACEFriday 21st February 2014 Where to watch the start and how to follow the race throughout. Read More
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| RORC 600 START SPECTATOR POINTSThursday 20th February 2014 Among best places to view the RORC racing is Shirley Heights, Fort Berkley and other spots Read More
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 | RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACE BOUND FOR GRENADAWednesday 19th February 2014 Grenada has been chosen by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) as the destination for the finish of the 2,800 nm east-west race across the Atlantic. Read More
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 | 60 ENTRIES FOR THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 14th February 2014 The sixth edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will be bigger than ever. Read More
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 | RECORD ENTRY FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600, ANTIGUATuesday 28th January 2014 One month to go... and there's still time to take part Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 ENTICES TOP OFFSHORE RACERS Monday 13th January 2014 The 6th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is proving irresistible to yacht racing teams from all over the world. Read More
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 | KENNY COOMBS: 14/04/1950 – 05/10/2013Wednesday 30th October 2013 FOUNDER of ANTIGUA CLASSIC REGATTA, Gentleman of the Sea.
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 | BRISTOLIAN ANTIGUA BOUND FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600Saturday 5th October 2013 98-foot Bristolian is Antigua bound for another Caribbean season and the RORC Caribbean 600 followed by Antigua Sailing Week. Read More
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 | FIRST YACHT ENTERS 2014 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 21st June 2013 Two previous competitors have been quick off the mark to confirm their participation in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's 2014 Caribbean 600 race Read More
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 | US SKUTTLEBUTT REPORTS ON RORC CARIBBEAN 600Thursday 14th March 2013 US Skuttlebutt describes RORC Caribbean 600 as ‘Incredible Race Track – Well Managed Event’. Read More
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| RORC INCREASE ENTRIES TO ROLEX FASTNET RACEMonday 25th February 2013 Mass entries force RORC to increase the number of available places. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 PRIZE GIVING: A PARTY TO REMEMBERMonday 25th February 2013 Packed with competitors, friends and family, Antigua Yacht Club was filled beyond capacity as close to a thousand revellers gathered for the RORC Caribbean 600 Prize Giving. Read More
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 | DAY 5 RACE REPORTFriday 22nd February 2013 Spectacular Prize Giving Tonight: RORC Caribbean 600 Read More
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 | 40 DEGREES BREAKS CLASS40 RECORD Thursday 21st February 2013 40 Degrees smashes the class 40 record by a whopping 3 hours! Read More
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 | TIRED AND ELATED - DAY 4: RORC CARIBBEAN 600Thursday 21st February 2013 Just after dusk at 19:34:34, Ron O'Hanley's American Cookson 50, Privateer came through the finish line off English Harbour, Antigua. Read More
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 | GRINS ALL AROUND AS FIRST YACHTS FINISHThursday 21st February 2013 Mike Slade's crew on ICAP Leopard were enjoying a cold beer in the Antigua Yacht Club today and Leopard's owner, Mike Slade, was really enjoying winding down after a tough race in which ICAP Leopard took Line Honours for the second time: "That was definitely the toughest of the three races I have done, but I absolutely love this race; the course, the weather and the welcome we receive back in Antigua is just the best, anywhere. Read More
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 | CLOSE, BUT NO CIGAR!Wednesday 20th February 2013 Paradox from California completed the RORC Caribbean 600 in Antigua on 20 Feb 03:22:52, in an elapsed time of 40:22:52, just missing out on the Multihull Course Record of 40:11:05. Read More
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 | DAY 3: A TOUGH DAY IN PARADISEWednesday 20th February 2013 0700 (local time) Day Three RORC Caribbean 600 Read More
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 | MONOHULL LINE HONOURS FOR ICAP LEOPARDWednesday 20th February 2013 ICAP Leopard crossed the finish line in Antigua to take Monohull Line Honours for the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 on Wednesday 20 February in an elapsed time of 45 hours 58 minutes and 05 seconds. Read More
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 | GREASED LIGHTNING: 1700 RACE REPORT Tuesday 19th February 2013 Paradox and Mike Slade's British Maxi, ICAP Leopard were both averaging a ballistic 18 knots covering the first 100 miles of the course. Read More
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 | RACE REPORT: DAY 2 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 19th February 2013 Paradox shows record pace in 5th RORC Caribbean 600 race. Read More
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 | SLEIGH RIDE CONTINUES: DAY TWO RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 19th February 2013 Close racing during the first night as the two majestic schooners Adela and Athos were virtually 'side by side' Read More
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| VIDEO ACTION FROM THE START OF THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 19th February 2013 Check out video Highlights from the start of RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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| MORNING GLORY: DAY 2 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 19th February 2013 Breaking news from the RORC Caribbean 600 race course is that the first finishers are expected in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 BLAST OFFMonday 18th February 2013 A flash of smoke, high above the 'Pillars of Hercules' announced the start of the 5th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | LEOPARD SHARPENS ITS CLAWS Monday 18th February 2013 Just 48 hours before a record breaking fleet sets sail for the 5th RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | WARM ANTIGUAN WELCOME FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600 CREWSMonday 18th February 2013 5th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 was held at Antigua Yacht Club. Read More
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 | 5TH RORC CARIBBEAN 600: GETTING THE SHOW ON THE ROADFriday 15th February 2013 The Yachting world eyes will be set on the much anticipated RORC Caribbean 600 race as top yachts and crew set sails. Read More
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 | THE INN AT ENGLISH HARBOUR SPONSORS PRIZE FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600 RACE Wednesday 13th February 2013 The RORC Caribbean 600 is a challenging race starting in Antigua on Monday 18 February, but the Inn at English Harbour is offering an even greater incentive for those competing in classes IRC 1, 2 or 3 to sail fast around the 11 Islands and 600nm race course. Read More
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 | RECORD ENTRY SET FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600 Wednesday 6th February 2013 Over 50 yachts will be competing for the 5th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | 50 CLASSIC YACHTS LINE-UP FOR THE 5TH RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 1st February 2013 50 yachts will be on the start line for the 5th RORC Caribbean 600 in Antigua with competitors representing 27 different nations Read More
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| RORC’S JOHN BURNIE SHARES HIS RECENT TRIP TO THE GREAT WALL OF CHINAThursday 24th January 2013 Enjoy John Burnie’s Photos of the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City/Tiananmin Square. Read More
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 | ICAP LEOPARD TO PARTICIPATE IN RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 23rd January 2013 ICAP Leopard hopes to regain her course record in the RORC Caribbean 600 set to start from Antigua on February 18. Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 BREAKS ANOTHER RECORDMonday 7th January 2013 The RORC Caribbean 600 already has 30 entries and expects a record fleet on the start line. Read More
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 | IMPRESSIVE CAST BOUND FOR ANTIGUAThursday 30th August 2012 In less than six months, the 5th edition of The RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua. The race attracts a wide variety of yachts from all over the world, including ocean going performance cruisers and some of the world's most magnificent yachts. Read More
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 | RORC EASTER CHALLENGEFriday 30th March 2012 The RORC Easter Challenge, due to take place on the Solent over the first three days of the Easter Bank Holiday (6th-8th April), will offer crews a unique opportunity to jump start their sailing programs. Read More
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 | 2012 RORC CARIBBEAN 600: A RACE TO REMEMBERMonday 27th February 2012 The fourth edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club was a sensational success. Read More
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 | DAY 4 - 600 MILE SUPERYACHT MATCH RACE Thursday 23rd February 2012 Peter Harrison's 115ft ketch, Sojana and Gerhard Andlinger's 124ft sloop, P2 have never done battle before in an offshore race Read More
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 | DAY 4 - LOOKS LIKE RáN Thursday 23rd February 2012 All of the yachts racing in IRC Zero are now accounted for. Rán are the class winners with George David's RP90, Rambler,in second place. Swan 80 Selene,skippered by Benjamin Davitt, finished the race this morning to secure third place in class and possibly lay claim to the Swan Caribbean Challenge Trophy. Read More
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 | DAY 4 - TIME TRAVELLERS Thursday 23rd February 2012 Both Adela and Windrose capture the imagination of years gone by. In spectacular surroundings the golden age of the schooners was recreated in an epic battle between two magnificent yachts and just before dawn on the fourth day of the RORC Caribbean 600, the gentlemanly duel was settled. Read More
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 | PM RACE REPORT - GAME ON - RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 22nd February 2012 At 1500 local time, the 214ft supermaxi, Hetairos claimed poll position in the RORC Caribbean 600. Passing to leeward of George David's 90ft maxi Rambler off the east coast of Montserrat. Read More
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 | DAY 3 - HETAIROS VICTORIOUS, RáN COUNT THE MINUTESWednesday 22nd February 2012 The 214ft superyacht Hetairos skippered by Vincent Fauquenoy, crossed the finish line in Antigua on Wednesday 22nd February 2012, completing the RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 2 days 2 hours 39 minutes and 32 seconds to claim Line Honours. Read More
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 | ESCAPE FROM GUADELOUPE - RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 22nd February 2012 Last night, the leading yachts in the RORC Caribbean 600 were approaching Guadeloupe, rising to 1,467 m (4,813 ft) above sea-level, the island produces the most significant wind shadow on the 600-mile racecourse. Read More
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 | DAY 2: RAMBLER OUT IN FRONT - RORC CARIBBEAN 600Tuesday 21st February 2012 George David's RP90 Rambler has a commanding lead in the battle for line honours in the RORC Caribbean 600. Read More
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 | VIDEO FROM THE START OF THE 2012 RORC CARIBBEAN 600 Tuesday 21st February 2012 Race reports, blogs from the boats and video can be found on the Caribbean 600 website here. Read More
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 | 4TH RORC CARIBBEAN 600: DAZZLING SEND OFF Monday 20th February 2012 RORC Caribbean 600 Start Class Zero
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There was drama right from the start of the 4th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. Low cloud enveloped Antigua and a massive squall caused a torrential downpour. Read More
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 | WARM ANTIGUAN WELCOME FOR CARIBBEAN 600 CREWS Sunday 19th February 2012 Antigua Yacht Club hosted some legendary parties, however last night's welcome party for well over 500 competitors was the biggest in recent history. Read More
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 | GETTING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD – 2012 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Saturday 18th February 2012 The help of Antigua Yacht Club in hosting the RORC Caribbean 600 is a crucial part of the success of the event. Read More
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 | CARIBBEAN 600 STARTS AT 1100 ON MONDAY IN ANTIGUAFriday 17th February 2012 The 4th RORC Caribbean 600, starts at 1100 on Monday 20th February. There isn't a single hotel room left near Antigua Yacht Club, as competitors fly in to the magical island of Antigua from all four corners of the world - Falmouth Harbour is filled to the brim with astounding yachts. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 SET TO GO ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20Sunday 12th February 2012 The RORC Caribbean 600 has more boats entered for this year’s event than ever before. Read More
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 | THE INN AT ENGLISH HARBOUR SPONSORS PRIZE FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600 COMPETITORS IN IRC 1,2, 3 Wednesday 8th February 2012 Win a week's holiday for 2 at the exclusive Inn at English Harbour Read More
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 | RACE OF NATIONS: RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 30th January 2012 With less than one month to go, the 4th RORC Caribbean 600 is set to get underway. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 START: ANTIGUA Friday 27th January 2012 With less than one month to go, to the fourth edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, the Royal Ocean Racing Club's 2012 programme kicks off with a sensational cast in Antigua. Read More
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| DAVID VS GOLIATH BATTLE SET FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600 Wednesday 14th December 2011 The 4th RORC Caribbean 600 Race looks set to stage a David versus Goliath battle in just over two months with a number of superyachts keen to do battle with each other whilst circumnavigating 11 Caribbean Islands, starting and finishing in Antigua. Read More
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 | RORC ANNOUNCES 2011 SEASON’S POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERSTuesday 18th October 2011 The RORC announced the winners of its The RORC The RORC announced the winners of its sailing ‘Oscars’ earlier this month, many of which are regulars to Antigua. Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 ONLINE ENTRIES OPENMonday 17th October 2011 Online entry for the 4th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Caribbean 600 is now open. Read More
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| SPIRIT OF ATHENA THROUGH A SCOTSMANTuesday 22nd March 2011 Here is the story of Spirit of Athena's adventures in the RORC Caribbean 600 through the eyes of a Scotsman. Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - A RACE COMES OF AGETuesday 8th March 2011 Louay Habib provides a wrap-up of the RORC Caribbean 600 Race. Read More
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| RORC REVIEW IN PHOTOSWednesday 2nd March 2011 A few more fun photos from the race: by by Diane Morley-Ham Read More
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 | ‘COMING OF AGE’ FOR THE NEW OFFSHORE CLASSIC: DAY 4 RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 28th February 2011 The sun has set on the 2011 RORC Caribbean 600 and the final results have been tabulated with Rambler 100 finishing on top of the pack. Read More
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| BUZZING IN ANTIGUA: RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 25th February 2011 With the big showdown done and dusted between the 100ft maxis, it was a full 10 hours before the third yacht crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600 in Antigua. Read More
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 | RAMBLER 100 BREAKS RORC CARIBBEAN 600 MONOHULL RECORDWednesday 23rd February 2011 George David’s maxi yacht, Rambler 100 crossed the finish line in Antigua in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Read More
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 | CHARMING DESPITE DEFEAT: MIKE SLADE’S ICAP LEOPARD COMPLETES RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 23rd February 2011 George David's Rambler 100 may have defeated Mike Slade's ICAP Leopard, but Slade was his usual charming self dockside, he even quoted Shakespeare: Read More
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 | RAMBLER 100 TEAM TALK ABOUT THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 23rd February 2011 A tired but elated team talk about the race and their plans on returning to Antigua for 2012. Read More
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| CHARMING DESPITE DEFEAT: MIKE SLADE’S ICAP LEOPARD COMPLETES RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 23rd February 2011 ICAP Leopard finished second over the line in the RORC Caribbean 600 and graciously congratulated the owner and crew of Rambler 100 on line honours. Read More
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| THRILLS AND SPILLSTuesday 22nd February 2011 Rambler on it's way to the line. Read More
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| BLAST OFF!!Monday 21st February 2011 As if by magic, the tradewinds blew into the starting area off English Harbour, Antigua after several days of light winds. Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600: HOTTING UP IN ANTIGUASunday 20th February 2011 The Antigua Yacht Club is buzzing with excitement, with only a day to go to the start of the 600-mile race around the central Caribbean. Yacht crews are busy at work making final preparations for the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s (RORC) Caribbean 600. Falmouth Harbour is an impressive sight with the RORC fleet safely moored up next to the yacht club. Read More
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| THE LIGHTER SIDE OF THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Saturday 12th February 2011 John Burnie recalls some fun times in the 2010 RORC Caribbean 600! Read More
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| FAST FORMULA FOR FUN: RORC CARIBBEAN 600Friday 11th February 2011 RORC Caribbean 600 Race 2011: Starts Antigua: 21 February Read More
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| RORC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!Wednesday 9th February 2011 Once again the RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race is upon us and we are all working hard to make this year a bigger and better event as we build the reputation of this regatta. Read More
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| ONLY TWO WEEKS TO GO TO THE START OF THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 7th February 2011 With only two weeks to go to the start of the RORC Caribbean 600, there is a record number of confirmed entries at over 30. Read More
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| COUNT-DOWN TO THE RORC CARIBBEAN 600Sunday 23rd January 2011 With less than a month to go to the start of the RORC Caribbean 600, the entry list continues to grow with an unprecedented 14 nations represented. Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 ENTRY UPDATEMonday 10th January 2011 The RORC Caribbean 600 is just around the corner and Jazz is the latest high-profile confirmed entry. Read More
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| ICAP LEOPARD VS RAMBLER 100 AT RORC CARIBBEAN 600Wednesday 8th December 2010 RORC Caribbean 600 announces one of the biggest showdowns for years with ICAP Leopard taking on Rambler 100 (formerly Speedboat). Read More
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| 2011 RORC CARIBBEAN 600 HEATING UP!Wednesday 17th November 2010 Excitement is building for the upcoming 2011 RORC Caribbean 600 race scheduled to begin from English Harbour, Antigua on February 21, 2011. Read More
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| BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - AEGIR II MAKES ITS RACING DEBUT IN ANTIGUAWednesday 17th November 2010 Brian Benjamin's latest magnificent racing yacht, Aegir II, will make its racing debut in Antigua in the RORC Caribbean 600 in February 2011. Read More
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| SPECTACULAR RACING YACHTS BOUND FOR ANTIGUAMonday 2nd August 2010 ICAP Leopard and Beau Geste will be returning and Ran joins the RORC 600 challenge for the first time in 2011. Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - HATRICK FOR BEAU GESTEFriday 26th February 2010 RORC Caribbean 600 - Hatrick for Beau Geste
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 LATEST: DSK PIONEER INVESTMENTS FINISHThursday 25th February 2010 The latest from the RORC Caribbean 600 Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 LATESTThursday 25th February 2010 The latest from Day 4 of the RORC Caribbean 600 Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN NEWSFLASHThursday 25th February 2010 Beau Geste takes monohull line honours finishing the RORC Caribbean 600 Read More
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| ANTIGUA YACHT CLUB 20:00 TONIGHTWednesday 24th February 2010 John Burnie's ORMA 60, Region Guadeloupe is expected to finish the RORC Caribbean 600 at 20:00 tonight. Read More
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| GLIMCHER CATAPULTS TO THE FRONTWednesday 24th February 2010 Marc Glimcher and his crew are having a great race and currently lead the RORC Caribbean 600 overall on handicap Read More
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| REGION GUADELOUPE TAKES LINE HONOURS IN CARIBBEAN RORC 600Wednesday 24th February 2010 Claude Thelier & John Burnie’s ORMA 60 trimaran, Region Guadeloupe, finish
RORC Caribbean 600 on Wednesday 24th February 18:49 03 Read More
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| FINGERS CROSSED FOR THE WINDWednesday 24th February 2010 Day three of the RORC Caribbean 600 and Richard Bamford’s Swan 38, Dolfijn is the new overall leader. Read More
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| MONDAY BLUESTuesday 23rd February 2010 “It has been a long time coming.’ Said Karl Kwok, skipper of Beau Geste. “I was going to come to sail in Antigua 11 years ago but had to miss out. I have been looking forward to this race for some time and as a RORC member, I am very happy to support this race and my club.” Read More
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| BLESMA CHARTER ONDECK YACHT TO COMPETE.Tuesday 23rd February 2010 BLESMA is the British Limless Ex-Service Man's Association, and each
team member racing is an amputee. Read More
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| WHALES AND WIND SHADOWSTuesday 23rd February 2010 As dawn broke on the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, ORMA 60 Region Guadeloupe had just rounded St.Maarten, the most northerly part of the course. Read More
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| SHOTS FROM BELOW FORT SHIRLEYTuesday 23rd February 2010 Photography Jason Pickering captured some fantastic shots of the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 which started at midday Monday 22nd February. Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 OPENING PARTY Monday 22nd February 2010 The RORC Caribbean 600 got off to a great start on Saturday night with the official launch party at Cloggy's at the Yacht Club. Read More
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| THE RORC RAISING THE STANDARDMonday 22nd February 2010 The Antigua National Parks conservation area of Fort Charlotte will be used to start the 2010 RORC Caribbean 600. It is named after one of Lord Nelson’s commanders and dates back to the 1700s Read More
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| RORC CARIBBEAN 600 GETTING READY TO START!Thursday 18th February 2010 Final preparations are under way for the biggest offshore sailing race in the Caribbean. Read More
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| VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600Monday 8th February 2010 Fancy Volunteering? The RORC Caribbean 600 Needs You Read More
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