RORC Caribbean 600 Race 2025
Feb 17 -23, 2026
Antigua, Caribbean
About the Festival
The RORC Caribbean 600 is one of the most exciting and challenging offshore races in the sailing calendar. Organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), the 600-nautical-mile course starts and finishes in Antigua, weaving through 11 Caribbean islands in a spectacular loop of open ocean sailing, tight passages, and ever-changing conditions.
Since its launch in 2009, the race has grown into a premier international regatta, attracting professional crews, Corinthian racers, and some of the world's most advanced offshore yachts.
What to Expect
600 Nautical Miles of Racing
A unique course around the Caribbean islands including St. Kitts, Nevis, Saba, St. Barth's, and Guadeloupe.
A unique course around the Caribbean islands including St. Kitts, Nevis, Saba, St. Barth's, and Guadeloupe.
Diverse Fleet
From high-performance multihulls and maxis to classic yachts and amateur racing teams.
From high-performance multihulls and maxis to classic yachts and amateur racing teams.
World-Class Competition
Elite sailors race alongside passionate owners and experienced offshore crews.
Elite sailors race alongside passionate owners and experienced offshore crews.
Spectacular Scenery
Competitors experience both the beauty and the challenges of the Caribbean Sea—strong trade winds, fast downwind legs, and tactical island passages.
Competitors experience both the beauty and the challenges of the Caribbean Sea—strong trade winds, fast downwind legs, and tactical island passages.
Shoreside Buzz
Antigua becomes the hub of social activity with pre-race briefings, dockside gatherings, and post-race celebrations.
Antigua becomes the hub of social activity with pre-race briefings, dockside gatherings, and post-race celebrations.
Festival Highlights
- Over 80 yachts from around the world expected to participate.
- A demanding race that tests endurance, navigation, and teamwork.
- International recognition as one of the must-do offshore classics.
- A vibrant mix of racing excitement and Caribbean hospitality.