RORC Caribbean 600 - 2013
The RORC Caribbean 600 is the only offshore race of the
Caribbean series, and takes you on a fantastic journey,
circumnavigating the Caribbean Islands.
Established in 2008, this race has already become a firm
favourite, with many well known and glamourous sailing yachts
competing - such as ICAP Leopard and Hetairos.
In 2012, 'Scarlet Logic' a well equipped 48ft
pedigree racing yacht, won in class and finished 4th overall - a
truly fantastic result amongst some professional racing crews!
Starting from and finishing in Antigua, the route zig-zags
around 11 Caribbean Islands including Nevis, St Kitts, Saba and St
Barth's before looping around St Maartin and heading south around
Guadeloupe and it's notorious wind-shadow!
The total route is 605nM and the figure of 8 loop creates eleven
legs, keeping it interesting for crew and navigators alike!
With tropical islands, sunshine and shorts, warm seas and steady
trade winds, the Caribbean is an offshore racing paradise, and with
tactical gains to be made from both winds and currents, and the
notorious wind shadow off Guadelopue there is plenty of excitement
and challenge throughout the race!
Don't be fooled into thinking that it is an easy race
however, you'll be competing against some of the world's top
sailors!
Join us on board Scarlet Logic our highly competitive
racing yacht, for 4 days training and preparation, followed by the
race, which should 4 - 5 days, depending on the winds.
The event will be co-skippered by Ross Appleby and Tim Thubron, a
partnership which has led to several trophies!
Racing with Sailing Logic will be a truly fantastic experience -
an opportunity to race with the best, learn lots and experience
some of the best sailing conditions in the world!
Previous racing experience is recommended.
To find out more please call our shore support team on 023 8033
0999 or e-mail info@sailinglogic.co.uk.
- 2013
Dates:
Arrive at boat: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Training and preparation: 14th - 17th
February
RORC Race: Starts Monday 18th February, expected to finish
on 22nd February
Depart boat: 23rd February
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- Cost:
£1,690 per person (25% deposit to book
on)
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- What is
included?
Crew place on a top-quality,
high-performance yacht, all entry and mooring fees, 4 days training
plus the race, two outstanding professional racing skippers, food
aboard yacht whilst racing and training and branded team shirt to
keep.
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- Travel:
- You will join the boat in Nelson's
Dockyard, Antigua. British Airways and Virgin fly regularly
from the UK to Antigua, with early booking discounts
available
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- Resources:
- Caribbean 600 Info
Pack
- Booking
form
- Interview with Ross Appleby - owner and
co-skipper of Scarlet Oyster
- RC600
course preview with Ross Appleby. You Tube video
- Crew blog 2012
- Caribbean 600 2012 gallery
images
- Testimonials