Atlantic Ocean Yacht Race Articles
Raven Unleashed: Speed, Stability and a New RORC Transatlantic Race Record Crossing the finish line off English Harbour at close to 30 knots of boat speed, Raven completed the Atlantic crossing in six days and 22 hours, a performance that signals a decisive shift in what modern offshore monohulls are capable of. Light for her length, foil-assisted and engineered to sustain extreme average speeds over multiple days, Raven represents not just a fast yacht — but a new design philosophy coming of age.
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Not just faster — fundamentally different
09-02-2026
Raven Unleashed: Speed, Stability and a New RORC Transatlantic Race Record Crossing the finish line off English Harbour at close to 30 knots of boat speed, Raven completed the Atlantic crossing in six days and 22 hours, a performance that signals a decisive shift in what modern offshore monohulls are capable of. Light for her length, foil-assisted and engineered to sustain extreme average speeds over multiple days, Raven represents not just a fast yacht — but a new design philosophy coming of age.
09-02-2026
06-02-2026
Three days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has made its collective decision — and it’s the decision that has shaped Atlantic crossings for generations. Every boat has committed to the southern escape from the Canary Islands, pressing down the African coast before turning west for Antigua, avoiding the lighter air to the north and positioning early for the trade winds that will define the race.
05-02-2026