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The start of the 14th Edition of the RORC Caribbean 600! LIVE to you from Fort Charlotte high above the Pillars of Hercules Antigua. With over 550 sailors from 30 nations taking part, the RORC Caribbean 600 is truly an international affair. On Monday 20th February, the first warning signal will sound at Fort Charlotte for an epic race featuring a highly competitive and varied fleet of IRC Offshore boats, Class40s and Multihulls. #Caribbean600 #RORCracing

Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and supported by Antigua Yacht Club, the 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started on time at 11:00 AST on Monday 20th February. Seventy boats racing under IRC, Class40 and MOCRA Rules, with crew from 30 different countries, started the epic race. At the start outside Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua, unstable squally conditions, with the wind speed in the mid-teens, produced a thrilling start for all classes. The RORC fleet have now set their sails for the spectacular 600nm race around 11 Caribbean islands. The fastest boats in the fleet are expected to finish in less than two days, but for some it will be five days before returning to a triumphant finish in Antigua. Track the fleet via YB Races Player: http://caribbean600.rorc.org/Tracki... #Caribbean600 #RORCracing #Sailing #Yachting #Yachts #Racing #Sport #Ocean

The 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 featured close completion right through the 70-boat fleet. Nearly 600 crew from 30 different countries raced the ‘600, which is now well established as the ‘must-do’ offshore race in the Caribbean. 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Start of the Race 04:35 IRC Two-Handed 08:24 IRC Two Winner 09:58 IRC One Winner 11:20 IRC Zero Winner 14:44 IRC Super Zero Winner 20:32 MOCRA Multihull / MOD70 24:12 Class40 Winner 29:08 Montage The trade winds blew and the swell kicked up, giving teams the fantastic sailing conditions that are unique in the sailing world. Antigua is the spiritual home of the RORC Caribbean 600 and the yachting community once again delivered, welcoming every team at the finish with warm smiles and cold beer. The overall winner of the 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 was Roy P. Disney’s Volvo 70 Pyewacket 70 (USA). The Pyewacket 70 team were presented with the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy at the Prize Giving on Friday 24th February. They join an impressive list of overall winners from the United States; Warrior Won, Wizard, Rambler 88, Bella Mente, Shockwave, Proteus, Privateer, and Rambler 100. “Pyewacket 70 doesn’t go into these races necessarily thinking that a corrected time win is our goal, we go for Line Honours and potentially to set a new record. So, when a handicap win comes that is fantastic,” commented skipper Ben Mitchell. “This win is right up there with the biggest victories, and Pyewacket has had a lot of success with the programme. In recent years the RORC Caribbean 600 victory is right up there.” Pyewacket 70 Crew: Ben Mitchell, Peter Isler, Tony Mutter, Brad Jackson, Brian Janney, Daryl Wislang, David Tank, Jan Majer, Mark Callahan, Matt Mialik, Robbie Kane, Rodney Daniel, Tristan Louwrens. Pyewacket 70 was the winner of IRC Super Zero, second was Volvo 70 I Love Poland (POL) skippered by Grzegorz Baranowski. Third and the fastest VO65 was Wind Whisper skippered by Joca Signorini. Read the full wrap up report here: https://bit.ly/3kAwmVp #Caribbean600

The closest finish to an offshore race in history? 11 seconds… #Caribbean600 ©️ RORC / Acquafilms / Myles Warden-Owen

RORC Vice Commodore Eric de Turckheim racing NMD54 Teasing Machine (FRA) has won the highly competitive class. Kate & Jim Murray’s Pac52 Callisto (USA) is second, with Frederic Puzin’s Ker 46 Daguet 3 – Corum (FRA) in third. Racing in IRC Zero is the Verdier 54 Notre Mediterranee - Ville de Nice (FRA), sailed by Fabien Biron & Pim Nieuwenhuis, which is the first IRC Two-Handed team to finish the race in an elapsed time of 02 days 17 hrs 15 mins 15 secs. #Caribbean600

Dock talk with Alex Thomson. 🎙️ Join us for an inside look at the luxurious and high-performance Gunboat 68 Tosca, with exclusive insights from Alex Thomson. 'I'm firmly in a multihull camp now...I like to say the speed of a Volvo 70 but the luxury and comfort of a superyacht,' says Alex. From competing in the RORC transatlantic race to the upcoming Rolex Fastnet Race, discover the team's progress in this exhilarating sport. Learn more about their biggest competition in the MOCRA class and the camaraderie between fierce competitors, including longtime rival Marc Guillemot sailing on MG5 Dazeilad. #Caribbean600 #RORCracing

MOD70 Zoulou Wins RORC Caribbean 600 Multihull Line Honors Race in Thrilling Finish. After sailing for more than 30 hours and reaching speeds of nearly 40 knots, the MOD70 Zoulou skippered by Erik Maris from France secured the Multihull Line Honours victory in the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600 race by a mere 11 seconds. Zoulou finished the 600-mile course in just under 31 hours, while Giovanni Soldini’s Maserati Multi70 (ITA) came in second place, just like they did the previous year, after yet another photo-finish. Zoulou's crew consisted of Erik Maris, Ned Collier Wakefield, Thierry Fouchier, Loick Peyron, Bruno Jeanjean, Bruno Mourniac, and Thomas Le Breton. Despite leading until midnight on the first day, Zoulou lost to Maserati when the latter was fast on their foils heading down to Guadeloupe. However, Maserati encountered a setback on the penultimate leg when they got lost under a cloud, just as Zoulou had experienced during the RORC Transatlantic Race. The two boats battled it out and exchanged leads many times on the leg to Redonda, making for an exhilarating race. The last leg was particularly challenging, as the wind speed and direction were unpredictable, but Zoulou eventually passed Maserati to win the race. "That was an incredible race with such a close finish," Maris said after the race. "It was as close as it gets; an incredible finish and great fun." The win was part of Zoulou's plan to compete in all RORC races, with the Rolex Fastnet Race set to be their next challenge. The RORC Caribbean 600 is one of the most challenging offshore races in the world, and this year's race lived up to its reputation as the multihull boats battled it out in intense conditions. The race covers a 600-mile course around 11 Caribbean islands, with a diverse range of conditions and challenges, making it a true test of both sailors and boats. #Caribbean600

The 2023 RORC Caribbean 600, set to commence on February 20th, is expected to attract over 70 teams representing 16 different nations. The event will feature a number of highly-anticipated classes, with IRC Zero being one of the largest. Notable participants in IRC Zero include HH42 Ino XXX (GBR) led by RORC Commodore James Neville, Niklas Zennstrom's CF520 Rán (SWE), and Henry de Bokay's Elliott 52 Rafale (GER). Stay tuned for an unforgettable racing spectacle at the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600. #Caribbean600 #RORCracing

The 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starts on 20th February at 11:00 AST (UTC-4). Seventy boats from all over the world are ready in Antigua for the non-stop 600nm race around 11 Caribbean islands. With over 550 sailors from 30 nations taking part, the RORC Caribbean 600 is truly an international affair. On Monday 20th February, the first warning signal will sound at Fort Charlotte for an epic race featuring a highly competitive and varied fleet of IRC Offshore boats, Class40s and Multihulls. #Caribbean600

The Infiniti 52 Tulikettu (FIN) will be skippered by Arto Linnervuo. Tulikettu is the first example of the Hugh Welbourn-designed Infiniti 52 and is equipped with a lateral, sliding Dynamic Stability Systems (DSS) foil. Tulikettu’s all-Finnish crew is joined by 4-time Volvo Ocean Race winner Kiwi Stuart Bannatyne. Arto has also introduced 4 olympians to the team. Sinem Kurtbay (Nacra 17) and Oskari Muhonen (49er) are aiming for Paris. Mikaela Wulff has turned pro after 4 olympiads with bronze from London and World Champion in match racing. #Caribbean600 #RORCracing

Pyewacket70 Claims Monohull Line Honours in RORC Caribbean 600 with Turbo-Charged Performance. ⚡️ Roy P. Disney's Pyewacket70 (USA) has won Monohull Line Honours in the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600 with a time of 42 hours 45 mins 06 secs, becoming the fastest boat in the Disney dynasty and the first to take this title in the event. The latest Pyewacket70 is a turbo-charged Volvo 70 that features a taller mast, lighter hull, and deeper keel than the original box-rule. Two generations of the Disney family have previously raced under the Pyewacket name, which was inspired by the witch's cat in the film Bell, Book and Candle. #Caribbean600

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