Record racing for the RORC Caribbean 600
by Antiguanice.com 16 Feb 2018 03:32 PST
19 February 2018
Record racing for the RORC Caribbean 600 © RORC / Tim Wright /
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600NM of exhilarating racing through the Caribbean returns for the RORC Caribbean 600, starting in Antigua on Monday 19th February.
In its 10th year now, we're already seeing a record number of entrants, and time will tell whether we'll see race records fall once again among some of the world's top racing yachts, skippers and crews.
The first start is at 11:00 am off Fort Charlotte, outside Nelson's Dockyard, with 10 minute intervals for each class start. If you are in Antigua, watch the start from land from Shirley Heights or Fort Charlotte for the best vantage points. On the water, head out with Wadadli Cats to watch the start up close, with drinks and snacks included. Skippers on the water spectating the start must take note of the start exclusion zone.
With 80+ yachts set for the race, it will be an exceptional scene at the start. Get on a spectator boat or head to the viewing points on land to see them all set off. Once they have started, the fleet can be tracked online on the fleet tracker.
Leading up to the start of the RORC Caribbean 600, there's a weekend full of events in English Harbour and around the island. Start on Friday, 7pm at the Antigua Yacht Club with Team Antigua, where they will answer questions, share their story and an exclusive video of their recently completed Atlantic row.
View the video of Wouter Verbraak discussing the course.
For more information, visit caribbean600.rorc.org