Event· Antigua· Leeward Islands
RORC Caribbean 600
17° 0.4′ N · 61° 45.8′ W
The Royal Ocean Racing Club's non-stop 600-nautical-mile race around 11 Caribbean islands, starting and finishing in Antigua; the start gun fires at Fort Charlotte off English Harbour.
Practical
18th edition starts Monday, February 22, 2027; organised with the Antigua Yacht Club. The RORC Nelson's Cup Series (maxis and IRC/MOCRA boats, including the Antigua 360 round-island race, which also welcomes CSA entries) runs off English Harbour February 16 to 19, 2027 (ABYMA). Pin is the English Harbour entrance (Noonsite position); the start line is off the headland. Watch from Shirley Heights or Fort Berkeley.
Best for
A spectacular start to watch from the cliffs
Season
Late February (Feb 22, 2027)
Nearby
- Antigua Charter Yacht ShowRight here
- Nelson's Dockyard MarinaRight here
- A&F Sails (Nelson's Dockyard)0.1 NM away
- Antigua Slipway0.1 NM away
- Antigua Slipway Fuel Dock (English Harbour)0.1 NM away
- Dockyard Museum0.1 NM away
- English Harbour Customs, Immigration & Port Authority0.1 NM away
- Nelson's Dockyard National Park Fees0.1 NM away