Rayon Vert – Multihull Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race
ANTIGUA, W.I. January 18, 2021 - Oren Nataf’s Multi50 Trimaran Rayon Vert, skippered by Alex Pella 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
Whoop Whoop & Wicked Winch Win Halyard Challenge
It was a sparkling BVI sailing day on Saturday 9 January and six boats took to the race course for the first regatta of 2021, the Halyard Challenge. Both fleets sailed the same course, starting in Road Harbour, out around Salt
Spectacular Start for RORC Transatlantic Race
The 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race started in glorious conditions outside Marina Puerto Calero on Saturday 9th January. With the RORC Racing Management Team operating remotely, the race start was officiated by Manuel Torres, Sporting Director, Real Club Náutico de Arrecife.
2021 RORC Caribbean 600 is cancelled
After much discussion internally and after consultation with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, it was decided that the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) had no option but to cancel the RORC Caribbean 600 due to take place in February. The
Preview 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race
The 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race - in association with the International Maxi Association - is scheduled to start from Puerto Calero, Lanzarote on January 9th, 2021. Ten teams have sailed from European destinations to take part in the 2,735-mile race
Odyssey & Whoop Whoop Win O’Neal & Mundy Commodore’s Race
Ten boats registered for the 2020 O'Neal & Mundy Commodore's Race on Saturday 19 December. It was a day of shifty winds and rain squalls but a cracking day for a yacht race! Starting in Road Harbour, the Cruising fleet were
Eddie Warden Owen to step down as Royal Ocean Racing Club CEO
After 12 years at the helm of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), Eddie Warden Owen has informed the club of his desire to step down as Chief Executive Officer in 2021. The identification of a replacement has already begun,
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
After the postponement of last April's regatta, we are hopeful that the 2021 Regatta will still be able to go ahead albeit with more limited social events and subject to the guidelines recommended by the Antigua and Barbuda government. Our
Under the Sun of St. Barth’s
Sailors from around the world are already impatiently waiting to hoist their sails and compete in the beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean and the unique setting of Saint Barth. Just four months before the starting gun, there are 20+ boats
St. Thomas Yacht Club Announces its 2021 Regatta Schedule
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Competitive and COVID-safe yacht racing returns in a new normal way to St. Thomas in 2021. The St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce next year’s dates for two of
