Caribbean Yacht Racing Articles
Behind them, James Neville’s Carkeek 45 Ino Noir finished second after a bold tactical gamble on the final leg that nearly turned the race on its head. Niklas Zennström’s Carkeek 52 Rán completed the podium after a relentless week of close racing.
Throughout the race, IRC Zero delivered one of the most compelling contests in the fleet, with Palanad 4, Ino Noir, Rán, and Frederic Puzin’s Daguet 5 locked in a tactical duel that stretched from Antigua to Barbuda and down through the northern Caribbean islands.
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Consistency and tactical discipline deliver IRC Zero victory.
19-03-2026
Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo (USA) claimed Multihull Line Honours in the RORC Caribbean 600, stopping the clock at 01 Day 12 Hours 01 Minutes 46 Seconds. Just over three minutes later, Jon Desmond’s Final Final – Zoulou crossed the line off Fort Charlotte, completing one of the closest high-speed offshore battles in the race’s history.
This was not a drag race. It was a moving chess match at 30 knots.
16-03-2026
From Tuesday 17 February 2026, Antigua becomes the centre of gravity for offshore racing as the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series returns to the south coast of Antigua. For many teams, this is not just another regatta — it is the final, critical proving ground before the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 on 23 February.
21-02-2026