Guts and a glimmer of glory
The strong conditions experienced at the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 continued through the first night. At 06:00 AST on 20 February 12 yachts have officially retired from the race. Reports of wind speed in the region of 30
Fujin crew rescued in RORC Caribbean 600
Greg Slyngstad's American Bieker 53 multihull Fujin has capsized during the RORC Caribbean 600. All eight crew are safe. Stephen Cucchiaro's Gunboat 60 Flow stood by until Dutch/ French authorities organised a rescue vessel. Preparations are now underway to transfer
Record fleet sets off on record pace
A record 84 yachts started the 2018 RORC Caribbean 600 in Antigua today; the largest fleet assembled in the ten-year history of the race. The impressive armada set off in unstable conditions with squalls producing a wind range of over
Harper’s School Art Competition Launches with ‘Stop Plastic Pollution’ Message
The Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) 51st annual School Art Competition has a new title sponsor, Harper's Office Depot. To celebrate this creative collaboration, young artists will have an opportunity to create an environmental message under the theme 'Stop Plastic Pollution’. Managing
Bigger than Ben Hur
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. Over 20 knots is predicted for the first three days, with gusts
History in the making Record entry for the 10th RORC Caribbean 600
A record entry of 88 yachts has entered the tenth edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 which has grown both in stature and entries since the race was first contested in 2009. For the 10th anniversary, in excess of 800
