RORC Caribbean 600 -Start highlights Video

Start: Fort Charlotte, Antigua – Monday 23 February 2026

ANTIGUA, 23 February 2026: The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 got underway in spectacular style in Antigua from Fort Charlotte, high above the iconic Pillars of Hercules. At the start of the 17th edition, the international RORC fleet set out for the non-stop 600-mile race around 11 stunning Caribbean islands.

Race fans can stay up to date throughout the event via the official Race Website, Live Blog, and RORC social media channels. Follow the fleet in real time, watch the leaderboard evolve, and experience the drama of offshore racing as it unfolds across 600 miles of trade wind sailing.

2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Fierce Duels and Flying Starts for the 17th edition in Antigua © Tim Wright-Photoaction.com
2026 RORC Caribbean 600 – Fierce Duels and Flying Starts for the 17th edition in Antigua © Tim Wright-Photoaction.com

Websitewww.caribbean600.rorc.org

Tracker: https://caribbean600.rorc.org/tracking.

Entries: HERE

Live Blog: https://caribbean600.rorc.org/2026-rorc-caribbean-600-competitors-blog

Social Media: We will be active on all our social media channels:- #Caribbean600 @RORCracing

Louay Habib/RORC

Frédéric Puzin’s Carkeek 54 Daguet 5 (FRA) and Niklas Zennström’s Carkeek 52 Rán (SWE) © Tim Wright-Photoaction.com
Frédéric Puzin’s Carkeek 54 Daguet 5 (FRA) and Niklas Zennström’s Carkeek 52 Rán (SWE) © Tim Wright-Photoaction.com

COURSE: Starting from English Harbour in Antigua, the race heads as far north as the Anguilla Channel, and south to round Les Saintes, off Guadeloupe. The non-stop race also takes in the devastating beauty of Barbuda, Nevis, St Kitts, Saba, St Barth’s, Montserrat and Redonda.

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