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RORC Caribbean 600: The Best Yacht Race in the Caribbean

The breath-taking Antigua yacht charter destination witnessed possibly the finest yacht race in the Caribbean as the 66-boat fleet racing in the 7th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 set off on February 23, 2015. The next year’s race will kick off on February 22.

New Supermaxi Yachts to Battle For Line Honors in Transatlantic Race 2015

Transatlantic Race 2015 will be attended by new supermaxis, including the majestic 100-foot superyacht Comanche, as well as the 88-foot sailing yacht Rambler 88. The race will start from Newport in Rhode Island in late June and early July of 2015.

Royal Yacht Squadron Bicentenary International Regatta, July 25 – 31, 2015

Set to be hosted by the beautiful England yacht holiday destination – Solent from July 25 to 31, 2015, Royal Yacht Squadron Bicentenary International Regatta will be attended by an amazing number of yachts, including the majestic J Class yachts.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Start delayed

Due to strong westerly winds of over 30 knots gusting up to 45 knots, the start of the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race has been delayed. The race is now scheduled to start on Saturday 29th November 1500 UTC.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 to host international fleet of yachts

Set to kick off from Lanzarote on November 29, the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race will be attended by an international fleet of yachts. The largest vessel to compete will be the 100ft sailing yacht Nomad IV.

100-foot limit lifted for 2015 Rolex Fastnet and Rolex Middle Sea Races

The 100-foot (30,47m) LOA monohull limit has been raised for the 2015 editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race as well as the Rolex Middle Sea Race. This will entice yachts over 100ft to compete.

New Trophies for Winners of inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race

Two magnificent perpetual trophies will be awarded to winners of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s very first Transatlantic Race. The race will kick off from Lanzarote on November 29, 2014.

Publication of Notice of Race for RORC Transatlantic Race

The publication of Notice of Race for the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race has been proudly announced by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC). The race will set off from Lanzarote, Canary Islands on November 29, 2014.

Final preparations for 27th Rolex China Sea Race

Organised by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC), this year’s 27th edition of the Rolex China Sea Race is set to kick off in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong on Wednesday, April 16.

RORC Transatlantic Race supported by International Maxi Association

The International Maxi Association (IMA) has joined forces with the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in the organisation of the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race.

Sailing yacht SHOCKWAVE wins 2014 RORC Caribbean 600

The overall winner of this year’s RORC Caribbean 600 has become George Sakellaris’ RP72 sailing yacht Shockwave. The prize was presented to the yacht’s crew at Antigua Yacht Club on Friday, February 28.

The Inn at English Harbour to award prize for RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race

The Inn at English Harbour will once again award a prize to the overall winner of the RORC Caribbean 600 on corrected time in IRC One, Two or Three. The last year’s prize went to the Briand 76 luxury yacht Lilla.