RC Maxi Class Antigua Articles
Two final coastal races — one of 20 nautical miles, the second 10 — were set against the dramatic backdrop of Fort Charlotte, perched high above the leeward end of the starting line. From there, race officer Nigel Biggs and his team oversaw a start sequence that has quickly become one of the most distinctive in international maxi racing: sheer cliffs, narrow tactical margins, and 100-foot yachts tacking within metres of each other.
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Antigua’s final race delivers a last-minute maxi showdown.
11-03-2026
RORC Nelson’s Cup 2026: Antigua’s Final Proving Ground Before the Caribbean 600 The Caribbean campaign is shifting up a gear. The format is deceptively simple: two days of tight coastal racing in the waters off Falmouth and English Harbour, followed by the Antigua 360 — a full circumnavigation of the island. But simplicity is not the same as ease. The Nelson’s Cup compresses decision-making, exposes weaknesses and demands precision in conditions that mirror exactly what crews will face offshore days later.
21-02-2026