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Courses set for Antigua


The island is preparing to become the main central hub for the RORC’s programme of Atlantic and Caribbean ocean, offshore and inshore races


The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has announced a significant development for its trio of prestigious Atlantic and Caribbean offshore races. The natural twin harbours of Falmouth and English Harbour in Antigua are set to become the central focal point for the RORC Transatlantic Race, the RORC Nelson’s Cup series and the RORC Caribbean 600 race. This strategic decision follows


the relocation of the finish line for the 12th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race to Antigua, which has long been a premier destination for the international yacht racing community. As a result, these three events now formamore cohesive and enticing proposition for competitors, who range fromhugely experienced regulars seeking further challenges to enthusiastic first timers seeking compelling bucket list adventures. Critically, this change in the


Transatlantic Race's finish destination, moving it to Antigua, offers substantial logistical advantages compared with its


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previous endpoint 300 nautical miles further south. In particular, it will reduce the complexities often associated with transatlantic racing, making participation more accessible and manageable. Competitors will also benefit from Antigua’s well-established maintenance facilities for yachts of all sizes, alongside a skilled marine trades workforce. All three events are more than


simply yacht races – they are diverse and unforgettable experiences. Competitive head-to-head battles with global sailing legends, for example, are followed by sun-soaked Caribbean evenings at the dock, all with a backdrop of unbeatable scenery and vibrant local culture. The 3,000-mile RORC


Transatlantic Race is the second race in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's 2026 Season Points Championship, the world's largest andmost popular offshore racing series. It also covers by far the longest distance of any race in the series. Marina Lanzarote in Arrecife, the


Above: the big guns come out. The RORC’s Atlantic and Caribbean programme attracts many of the world’s fastest maxis and top pro sailors as well as amateur teams in a wide variety of boats


capital of Lanzarotemakes a fantastic pre-start venue with affordable state-of-the-art facilities including a travel hoist capable of lifting up to 820T and two large pits, plusmobile cranes that can lift between 50T and 400T. It is the ideal location to carry out any repairs and has the ability to accommodate yachts of up to 80moverall length and sevenmetres draught. The marina village also includes a choice of excellent bars and restaurants to suit a variety of tastes and pockets as well as a supermarket. The combination of Lanzarote’s


natural beauty, friendly welcome and comfortable temperatures helps make this venue an idealmid-winter break for families and friends, with easy flights frommost parts of Europe and also fromthe eastern seaboard of North America. The CaleroMarinas group is a


key long-standing partner of the race and hosts a wonderful gala dinner for crew as part of a full social programme. This is also an excellent location for pre-race


TIM WRIGHT/RORC


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