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Commodore’s letter
winter. The brochure didn’t lie! The international nature of this race is impressive. We have
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a new course record set by George David’s Rambler 88, but equally important are the great number of passionate Corinthi- ans who will all take home special memories of a tough race. The club is constantly working to make its events successful
for the whole of the fleet. This is no easy task – look at the spread in rating bands to understand why. We are proud to accommodate such diversity across our programme; Rambler rightly grabbed the headlines but the elation in the achievement of finishing onboard Gaia was something to see as they were welcomed back to Antigua as the last boat to cross the line. Strong trade winds and squalls with some steep seas dom-
inated the 2018 race. Eddie Warden-Owen put into words the effect this has on the boats and crews, explaining that most
he RORC Caribbean 600 celebrated its 10th edition in classic style with strong trade winds and a record entry. I was lucky to be taking part and can thoroughly recommend an event that is almost too good to be true; good breeze, warm seas and great parties and all during the northern hemisphere
It’s been tried and tried but there remain limits on how slim you can go with ocean racing hull design. The designers of the next Imocas are tweaking down beam a little to save weight, as foils improve, but the lesson of the 100-footer CQS (above) is that mechanical righting moment is still insufficient. Although slippery in light air, in a breeze CQS has never been able to compete with Rambler 88 and her more powerful hull form – despite a big length advantage
of our fleet is accustomed to sailing in frontal systems with the variations in wind and weather that this brings. However, in this year’s trade wind conditions the sea state was constant, day and night, giving little respite. It may be a race in paradise but there is no doubt that the RORC Caribbean 600 is a chal- lenging offshore race that is now a true international classic. Competing in the Caribbean 600 set me pondering on the
essential elements of the classic offshore races in a climate of change in the sport. A challenging 600nm course plus good race management definitely seem to be a formula that encour- ages the widest possible participation in a true offshore race. Professional and Corinthian can compete together in a diverse range of boats; uniquely, weekend amateurs can compete directly with world-class professional programmes. The classic races offer adventure and achievement
at many levels. While participation in inshore yacht racing has reduced, the RORC offshore fleet and our own membership remain strong. Delivering all this is a complex business. From
logistics to event socials to operating a robust rating rule, your club is working hard to ensure we continue to achieve the highest possible standard in our changing times.
Steven Anderson Commodore
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