Wrap Film | RORC Caribbean 600 2026

Seventeen editions in, the RORC Caribbean 600 continues to evolve. In 2026, a south-easterly trade wind reshaped the race — turning what is often a fast-reaching course into a more technical test. Longer upwind phases, tighter angles, and constant transitions placed a premium on decision-making and execution across the full 600-mile course. At the front of the fleet, Leopard 3 secured overall victory under IRC, while Black Jack 100 claimed Monohull Line Honours after a close-fought maxi battle. In the multihulls, Argo delivered one of the tightest finishes in race history to take Line Honours. Across the classes: * IRC Overall & Super Zero – Leopard 3 (Joost Schuijff) * IRC Zero – Palanad 4 (Antoine Magre) * IRC One – Rikki (Bruce Chafee) * IRC Two – Belladonna (Richard Dilley) * MOCRA – Calamity (Timo Tavio) * Class40 – Solano (Robin Follin) The Class40 division also delivered one of the defining moments of the race, as Solano diverted to assist a capsized vessel, safely recovering all six crew before continuing to secure the class win — a reminder that seamanship remains at the heart of offshore racing. From elite professional teams to Corinthian crews, the 2026 edition was shaped by precision, consistency, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. The 18th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is scheduled to start from Fort Charlotte Antigua on Monday 22 February 2027, preceded by the inshore RORC Nelson’s Cup Series. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:57 - F4 Falcon 3:55 - Black Jack 100 6:12 - Palanad 4 8:41 - WaveWalker 10:12 - Blueprint 12:39 - Final Final Zoulou 15:09 - Start of the Caribbean 600 20:10 - Line Honours Multihull 22:36 - Line Honours Monohull 26:00 - IRC Zero Winner 28:07 - Class40 Solano Plus Rescue Story 29:39 - IRC 1 Winner 32:12 - IRC 2 Winner 35:02 - Blueprint Arrival 36:26 - Overall Winner Leopard 3 38:38 - Event Summary 39:31 - 2026 Event Montage #Caribbean #OffshoreRacing #Sailing #Yachting #RORCracing