2025 RORC Caribbean 600: The ultimate tropical offshore challenge - Start: Monday, 24th February 2025 - 1100 Local (UTC-4)
Start Sequence (Local Time): 1100: IRC Two (18 boats)
1110: IRC One & CSA Only (18 boats)
1120: IRC Zero & Class 40 (11 boats)
1130: Super Zero (11 boats)
1140: Multihull (9 boats)
The RORC Caribbean 600 starts today 24th February at 1100 local time (-4 UTC) with one of the most impressive monohull fleets in the 16 year history of the race. This year promises a battle royal for Line Honours for both the Monohull and Multihull fleets. Corinthian teams abound, taking on world-class professional teams for the overall win under the IRC Rating Rule for the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy.
The Caribbean’s most prestigious offshore race returns. A thrilling 600-nautical-mile course, starting and finishing in Antigua and weaving through 11 stunning islands from St. Maarten to Guadeloupe. With 66 offshore race boats and 600+ sailors from 35 nations, this gruelling, yet breathtaking race demands expert navigation, endurance and pure sailing skill.
How to Follow the Race
Start: Fort Charlotte, Antigua - Monday 24 February 2025 - Antigua
Live Commentary of the Start - RORC YouTube + Facebook
From 10.45 AST (-4 UTC) - Watch the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 live with Axxess Marine connectivity, as Race Reporter Louay Habib and guests take us through all the action.
Race Tracker: https://caribbean600.rorc.org/tracking
Live Race Updates: Live Race Updates on RORC Facebook and YouTube on Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February. With pundit analysis and overview of the positions within the fleet.
Live Blog: Check out the Live Blog button on the website. https://caribbean600.rorc.org/live-blog-02-2025.
Past Winners:
RORC CARIBBEAN 600 TROPHY - IRC OVERALL: (Best corrected time under IRC)
2024 - Joost Schuijff, Farr 100 Leopard 3 (MON)
2023 - Roy P. Disney, Volvo 70, Pyewacket (USA)
2022 - Christopher Sheehan, Warrior Won, Pac52 (USA)
2020 - Tilmar Hansen, Outsider, TP52 (GER)
2019 - David and Peter Askew, Wizard, Volvo 70 (USA)
2018 - George David, Rambler 88, Maxi (USA)
2017 - Hap Fauth, Bella Mente, JV72 (USA)
2016 - George Sakellaris, Maxi 72, Proteus (USA)
2015 - Hap Fauth, JV72, Bella Mente (USA)
2014 - George Sakellaris, RP72, Shockwave (USA)
2013 - Ron O'Hanley, Privateer, Cookson 50 (USA)
2012 - Niklas Zennström's JV72, Rán (GBR)
2011 - George David, Rambler 100, JK 100 (USA)
2010 - Karl C L Kwok, Beau Geste, Farr 80 (HKG)
2009 - Adrian Lee, Lee Overlay Partners, Cookson 50 (IRL)