SAILING: RORC CARIBBEAN 600

22. Februar 2012, 23:24

ESCAPE FROM GUADELOUPE

RORC CARIBBEAN 600 - Race Report: Louay Habib, Antigua

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. Paradox, Olivier Vigoureux's 63ft trimaran hit speeds in excess of 30 knots as they screamed past Montserrat. »

21. Februar 2012, 23:01

PM Race Report - GAME ON - RORC CARIBBEAN 600

Race Report: Louay Habib, Antigua

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. Hetairos let loose on a broad reach, blasting through the Caribbean surf at a speed in excess of 22 knots. Hetairos has twice the water line length and more than double the sail area of Rambler but the American maxi with RORC Chief Executive, Eddie Warden Owen on board, is not giving up without a fight. Rambler has put up every sail they can to "send it" and Hetairos are finding it difficult to shake them off. »

21. Februar 2012, 15:33

RAMBLER OUT IN FRONT - RORC CARIBBEAN 600

Race Report: Louay Habib, Antigua

Rambler rounded Tintamarre just after dawn this morning to begin the 160-mile power reach south to Guadeloupe. Rambler barely stalled for speed right through the night. The American maxi cut the corner at Nevis, as better than expected breeze hurried their progress. Except for dropping below ten knots in the wind shadow of St.Martin, Rambler has been absolutely launched. Hetairos may close the gap on the reach but the superyacht is now well behind Rambler. Rambler provisionally lead IRC Zero after time correction with Niklas Zennström's JV72, Rán lying in second place. Swan 80 Selene had a good first night to take up third place on handicap.--George David's RP90 Rambler has a commanding lead in the battle for line honours in the RORC Caribbean 600. The American entry is over 20 miles ahead of the 214ft Ketch Hetairos, even though Rambler is less than half the size. »

20. Februar 2012, 20:57

4TH RORC CARIBBEAN 600: DAZZLING SEND OFF

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. With the wind gusting up to 20 knots, the crew were scrambling for wet weather gear. The feisty conditions caused some hair-raising action under the cliffs of Fort Charlotte outside English Harbour. However, once the squall had passed bright sunshine lit up the race course and the highly impressive fleet was a spectacular sight. RORC Caribbean 600 Start Class Zero Credit: Tim Wright/ Photoaction.com »

17. Februar 2012, 22:55

Walk the Course with John Burnie - Caribbean 600

John Burnie has been racing and cruising the Caribbean for decades. A long-standing RORC member, John was on board ORMA 60 Region Guadeloupe, which flew around the course in 40 hours 11 mins 5 secs in 2009 to set the multihull course record, which has stood to this day. There are few people who know the course as well as John especially as he was one of the creators of the first and only Caribbean 600-mile offshore race. John Burnie - Credit: Tim Wright/Photoaction.com »

16. Februar 2012, 22:16

Caribbean Dream

Caribbean 600 Starts 1100 Antigua, Monday 20th February

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. »

08. Februar 2012, 02:38

The Inn at English Harbour sponsors prize for RORC Caribbean 600 Competitors in IRC 1,2, 3

Win a week's holiday for 2 at the exclusive Inn at English Harbour

Holiday for two in Antiguan Splendour - The RORC Caribbean 600 is a challenging race starting on 20 February in Antigua, but the Inn at English Harbour are 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. »

27. Januar 2012, 22:30

Race of Nations: RORC Caribbean 600

The RORC Caribbean 600 is a truly international affair, with well over 500 hundred competitors from at least 24 different nations taking part. More than 30 impressive yachts are expected to take part in a high-speed, action-packed yacht race around 11 Caribbean islands. There can be few sporting events that can boast such a worldwide appeal with sailors taking part from all over the world including: Antigua, Australia, Austria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Croatia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey and the United States of America. »

04. Oktober 2011, 23:02

Antigua Yacht Club & English Harbour

Die RORC CARIBBEAN 600 2012

Vom 20.Februar 2012 findet die RORC CARIBBEAN 600 statt. Die 138-Tägige Reise zu den Caribischen Inseln ist ein Augenschmaus und ein Abenteuer pur. Die allerschönsten und allerteuersten Yachten kämpfen in verschiedenen Klassen um die Ehre. Sport-heute.ch ist für Sie dabei. Bis zum Start bringen wir immer wieder die News und alles Wissenswerte über die Regatta. »