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A mixed bag of IRC delights on offer at this month’s RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race

To run in the lovely Antigua yacht holiday location next week, the 2015 RORC Caribbean 600 will host plenty of yachts enjoying racing under IRC. These include sailing yacht Ragamuffin 100 as well as superyacht Comanche.

This year’s RORC Caribbean 600 to kick off on February 23

This year’s RORC Caribbean 600 is set to kick off in the enchanting Antigua yacht vacation location on February 23, hosting such outstanding vessels as 100ft Maxi charter yacht Leopard, as well as the recently launched 88ft sailing yacht Rambler.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014: Two yachts with shared history claim main prizes

The 70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been won by two yachts with a shared history. Bob Oatley’s super yacht Wild Oats XI made history by claiming a record-breaking eighth line honours victory, while Oatley’s former boat, the 43-ft sailing yacht Wild Rose, secured her second overall victory in the race.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014: The leading yachts approaching halfway mark

The yachts taking the leading positions at the currently running 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race are approaching the halfway mark of the 628-nm race. Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI is currently leading the fleet.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014: 100ft sailing yacht COMANCHE leads the fleet

Jim Clark’s 100-ft Maxi yacht Comanche (USA) is currently leading the fleet in the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, followed by seven-time line honours winner superyacht Wild Oats XI by one nautical mile.

A torrid start likely for Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet

The famous 100ft sailing yacht Wild Oats XI is going for an unprecedented eighth line honours in what is the 70th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The final sea trial for the yacht and crew is planned to run on Christmas Eve.

70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to be the most memorable in years

The upcoming 70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race promises to be the most memorable in years. The event will host five impressive 100-foot Maxis, including the all-new superyacht Comanche.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014 to host an impressive line-up of 119 yachts

This year’s 70th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will host its largest line-up of yachts in a decade. A total number of 119 vessels will attend the race, including the all-new 100ft superyacht Comanche.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014 halfway mark

The 182-strong fleet is currently at the midway point at this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. Today’s race saw Bob Oatley race aboard his 100-foot superyacht Wild Oats XI. Tomorrow is a day of rest for crews.

Racing comeback for sailing yacht MAXI RAGAMUFFIN at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

The currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014 marks the racing comeback of sailing yacht Maxi Ragamuffin, built in Mona Vale in Sydney in 1979. She has been beautifully designed by German Frers.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014 kicks off

Today, August 17, 2014, was marked by the official start of racing at the 2014 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. Day 1 saw plenty of sunshine and light winds.

A memorable 2014 Rolex China Sea Race marked by Veteran Victory

Attended by a record number of 34 yachts, this year’s Rolex China Sea Race was marked by a veteran victory of 87-year-old Syd Fischer – skipper of superyacht Ragamuffin 90, and 74-year-old Neil Pryde – skipper of sailing yacht Hi Fi.