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Event video from the 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600

by RORC 22 Mar 14:20 GMT
RORC Caribbean 600 © Arthur Daniel / RORC

The Ultimate Caribbean Offshore Yacht Race

Sit back, get the popcorn ready and enjoy this event film; with interviews and spectacular footage from the 16th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's 600NM race around 11 Caribbean Islands.

The 2025 RORC Caribbean 600 brought together a world-class fleet for one of the most challenging and exhilarating offshore races on the calendar. A 600-mile course weaving through 11 stunning Caribbean islands, with record-breaking Maxis, professionally crewed teams, and Corinthian sailors lining up on the same start line.

From high-speed battles at the front of the fleet, to inspiring performances from amateur teams, this year's race delivered intense competition, unpredictable conditions and unforgettable moments.

Watch the full story unfold as the world's best offshore racers take on the trade winds, tactical challenges, and the relentless endurance test of the RORC Caribbean 600.

Race Website: caribbean600.rorc.org

Chapters (these will each open the video in a new tab)

00:00 Introduction
03:00 Corinthian Team - RP37 Warthog (ANU)
04:52 Corinthian Team - J/V 52 Haspa Hamburg (GER)
06:10 Corinthian Team - Elan 450 Karpo (SLO)
07:47 Tech Talk - Carkeek 54 Daguet 5 (FRA)
09:43 Race Day - Dock Out
12:35 Race Day - The Start
18:50 Lucky Takes Line Honours
22:45 Leopard 3 & Pyewacket 70
25:30 Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 Crosses The Line
28:09 The Battle in IRC Zero
33:17 Tschüss Declared Overall Winner
37:08 Wellness Training/MG5 Wins Multihull Line Honours
40:10 Albator Wins IRC 1
42:04 Team Scarlet on Emily of Cowes Wins IRC 2
43:56 Best of the 2025 RORC Caribbean 600

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