Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for RORC Caribbean 600

SW100 RS Yacht Cape Arrow by Southern Wind at St Barths Bucket 2013 - Photo by Carlo Borlenghi Sea Way

An amazing 2013 Caribbean racing season for SW100 RS Yacht CAPE ARROW by Southern Wind

April 08, 2013

So far, it has been an amazing 2013 racing season for the SW100 RS superyacht Cape Arrow by Southern Wind, having attended three important Caribbean regattas: RORC Caribbean 600, Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, as well as St Barths Bucket.

Pendennis restored luxury yacht Adela - Image courtesy of Pendennis

A great 2013 regatta season for Pendennis Yacht ADELA

April 08, 2013

Rebuilt by the prominent UK yard Pendennis in 1995, the magnificent 55,5m classic superyacht Adela is enjoying a fascinating 2013 regatta season. So far, she has won 3 out of 3 regattas, the latest of which was the St Barths Bucket.

Fantastic array of silverware + The RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy - Credit: Tim Wright/Photoaction.com

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race 2013: Prize Giving hosted by Antigua Yacht Club

February 25, 2013

The prestigious Antigua Yacht Club hosted the RORC Caribbean 600 Prize Giving with the racing Manager, Nick Elliot presenting the prize winners with RORC Commodore, Mike Greville.

Swan 90 superyacht Nefertiti competing in RORC Caribbean 600 2013

Swan 90 charter yacht NEFERTITI becomes Winner of Swan Caribbean Challenge Award

February 22, 2013

The magnificent Swan 90 charter yacht Nefertiti has received the prestigious Swan Caribbean Challenge Trophy at the recently concluded RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race, held in Antigua.

Phaedo's Lloyd Thornburg invites Peter Aschenbrenner to enjoy a celebratory glass of champagne on board to toast the 63ft trimaran, Paradox as winners of the Multihull Class:  Credit: Ocean Images/Team Phaedo

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: First yachts finish

February 20, 2013

It has been a great success for the Mike Slade’s luxury charter yacht ICAP Leopard, taking Line Honours at the popular RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race for the second time.

Mike Slade at the helm of his Farr 100, ICAP Leopard  Credit: Ocean Images/Richard Langdon

RORC Caribbean 600: Monohull Line Honours for Farr 100 charter yacht ICAP LEOPARD

February 20, 2013

Monohull Line Honours for the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race went to the Farr 100 charter yacht ICAP Leopard.

Aboard superyacht Athos Credit: Athos/Miles Seddon

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: Day 3

February 20, 2013

Measuring 63 feet in LOA, the luxury trimaran yacht Paradox completed the RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race in less than two days. She will be followed by charter yacht ICAP Leopard that will claim Monohull Line Honours.

Peter Aschenbrenner's American 63ft trimaran, Paradox Credit: Ocean Images/Richard Langdon

Trimaran yacht PARADOX completes RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race

February 20, 2013

The cruising trimaran yacht Paradox completed this year’s RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race on 20 Feb 03:22:52, in an elapsed time of 40:22:52.

Paradox shows record pace in 5th RORC Caribbean 600 race Credit: RORC/Tim Wright/Photoaction.com

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race 2013: First yachts to finish tomorrow morning

February 19, 2013

Tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 20, is expected to see the first finishers of the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race. One or two records will be presumably broken.

Close racing during the first night as the two majestic schooners Adela and Athos were virtually 'side by side' - Credit: RORC/Tim Wright/Photoaction.com

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: Day 2

February 19, 2013

The second day of the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race was marked by sleigh ride. The yachts competing in this popular race have reached the breathtaking island of St. Kitts.

Peter Aschenbrenner's 63' Trimaran, Paradox Credit: Ocean Images/Richard Langdon

RORC Caribbean 2013 Yacht Race: Update

February 19, 2013

Peter Aschenbrenner’s American trimaran yacht Paradox and Mike Slade’s British Maxi charter yacht ICAP Leopard covered the first 100 miles of the RORC Caribbean 600′s course in an astonishing seven and a half hours at 1700 local time.

Start of IRC Zero and Canting Keel RORC Caribbean 600 - Credit: Tim Wright/Photoaction.com

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race kicks off

February 18, 2013

Being attended by 53 luxury yachts, this year’s RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race has seen its start. A number of outstanding vessels, such as charter yacht ICAP Leopard as well as superyachts Athos and Adela, are also participating.

Luxury yachts by Nautor's Swan to participate in the RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race

Luxury yachts by Nautor’s Swan to compete in the RORC Caribbean 600

February 18, 2013

The only offshore race in a popular yacht charter destination – the Caribbean, the popular RORC Caribbean 600 is set to start today. It will be attended by eight luxury yachts built by Nautor’s Swan, that will compete for the first of six Swan Challenge Trophies.

The RORC Caribbean 600 Welcome Party at Antigua Yacht Club - Photo by Tim Wright/photoaction.com

Antigua Yacht Club hosts official welcome party to open this year’s RORC Caribbean 600

February 17, 2013

Antigua Yacht Club hosted the official welcome party to open this year’s RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race that will kick off on Monday, February 18.

Luxury charter yacht ICAP Leopard in training - Photo by Richard Langdon

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race 2013: Charter Yacht LEOPARD Sharpens her Claws

February 16, 2013

To start on Monday, February 18, this year’s 5th edition of RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race will host a record breaking fleet, including the impressive charter yacht ICAP Leopard.

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race 2013 to kick off on Monday 18 February

February 05, 2013

To be once again hosted by an enchanting Caribbean yacht charter destination – Antigua, the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 race will start on Monday, February 18. There will be 50 luxury vessels competing in this year’s popular race, including nine yachts over 90 feet in LOA, such as the outstanding 203-foot mega yacht Athos.

2012 RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race - Photo by T. Wright/photoaction.com

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: US Entries

January 31, 2013

Set to start on February 18th, the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s 5th edition of CARIBBEAN 600 yacht race will be once again hosted by a magnificent Caribbean yacht charter location – Antigua. The event will be attended by 47 yachts.

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Luxury charter yacht ICAP Leopard to participate in RORC Caribbean 600

January 23, 2013

Following her great success at IMA Transatlantic Race, the 100-foot charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3 will be also competing in the next RORC Caribbean 600. The race will kick off from Antigua on February 18.

RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race - Photo credit: Tim Wright

Participation of 30 entries confirmed by end of year for 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race

January 03, 2013

Set to kick off in Antigua on February 18, the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race will host a record fleet of luxury yachts, including such spectacular vessels as the 216-foot Hetairos megayacht that won the race in 2012.

Spectacular Caribbean sunset as Northern Child yacht races in the 2012 edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 Credit: RORC/Tim Wright/Photoaction.com

Next year’s RORC CARIBBEAN 600 yacht race to start on 18 February

August 30, 2012

The next edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starts on 18 February 2013. Along with this year’s winner, the 215-foot superyacht Hetairos, the 2013 race will be attended by such spectacular vessels as the 180ft megayacht Adela or the 203ft luxury yacht Athos and many others.

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