THE SLEIGH RIDE CONTINUES: 2013 RORC CARIBBEAN 600

On the first night, there was virtually no let up in the phenomenal pace for the yachts competing in the RORC Caribbean 600. Warm Trade Winds gusting up to 28 knots was the norm. Downwind under spinnaker, the broad reach to the magical island of St.Kitts was spectacular as Andreas Hanakamp on board Class40, Vaquita, explained by satellite phone:... Read More »

On the water video of the start of the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600: Adrenaline Motion

  Today, we have a treat for all  you yacht-enthusiasts who look to Adrenaline Sun for your daily fix. Yesterday was the start of the Royal Ocean Racing Club 600 mile race which set sail from in Antigua with 54 competing boats. We’ve got some cool, on the water footage of all classes during the start of the race. This... Read More »

GREASED LIGHTNING: 1700 RACE REPORT From The RORC 600

At 1700 local time, Peter Aschenbrenner’s American trimaran, Paradox and Mike Slade’s British Maxi, ICAP Leopard were both averaging a ballistic 18 knots covering the first 100 miles of the course in an astonishing seven and a half hours. Paradox is eating up the miles, after literally getting airborne in the upwind leg after the start. Paradox pulled the... Read More »

Day 1 of the 5th RORC 600 in Antigua: Photo Armory

As promised Adrenaline Sun is taking you right in the action of the Royal Ocean Racing Club 600 mile race in Antigua!!! photos by Tim Wright/Photoaction.com and Ocean Images Read More »

The 5th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is underway!

A flash of smoke, high above the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ announced the start of the 5th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. Before the start 25 knots of trade winds, gusting close to 30, provided feisty conditions. 53 yachts blasted into action, crashing to windward through the surf in the starting area. The international fleet, with crews from 31... Read More »

Billabong Bloodlines Surf Camp Day 4: Josh’s Weekend at Pipeline

Bajan Junior surfer Josh Burke was kept busy all weekend at the Billabong Bloodlines Surf Camp in Hawaii. Not only did he get a chance to shred the historic Pipeline break with some of the best young big wave surfers in the world but he had to keep up with his studying for his upcoming CXC exams. Keep up... Read More »

The crew of the Guadeloupe Grand Large is ready for the RORC caribbean 600

Race Reporter, Louay Habib interviews three skippers from Guadeloupe Grand Large who are competing in Figaros: Arthur Prat (Guadeloupe Grand Large 117), Baptiste Maillot (Guadeloupe Grand Large 57) and Tony Elise (Guadeloupe Grand Large 11) who is also the Head of North Sails, French Islands and Guadeloupe. Tony Elise: “We are Guadeloupe Grand Large who have put together a training programme... Read More »

Warm Antiguan Welcome for RORC Caribbean 600 Crews

Following a full to capacity Skipper’s Briefing, the official welcome party to open the 5th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 was held at Antigua Yacht Club. Crews from around 30 nations arrived to the sound of a traditional steel band and enjoyed a warm Antiguan welcome. Mike Greville, Commodore of the RORC will be racing the CM60, Venomous and he... Read More »

Paul Bird back on form as he beats Procter in the North West Stages

Sol Rally Barbados 2012 winner Paul Bird returned to form last weekend (February 8/9), putting an uncharacteristic string of three successive retirements behind him with victory in the Legend Fires North West Stages, based in the British seaside town of Blackpool; he beat fellow Barbados regular Kevin Procter by 26 seconds, the pair sharing all but three of the... Read More »

The RORC Caribbean 600 in Antigua: All you need to know!!

RECORD BREAKING 5TH EDITION The Caribbean 600 race starts on Monday 18th February off Fort Charlotte and for the 5th edition, spectators will witness a record-breaking fleet as 54 boats from around the world gather on the start line. VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN         The RORC Caribbean 600 is hosted by Antigua Yacht Club (AYC) and their... Read More »