RORC Caribbean 600

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Sports & AdventureEnglish Harbour
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration6 daysListed event span
CrowdVery Small500
Best forCompetition, enduranceFew offshore races have earned comparison to
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

RORC Caribbean 600 in English Harbour

The RORC Caribbean 600 was conceived at the Antigua Yacht Club and first raced in 2008 as the Caribbean's first offshore ocean race, a non-stop 600-mile course starting and finishing in Antigua that weaves around eleven islands, decided under the IRC Rating Rule and forming part of the RORC Season's Points Championship, now ranked alongside classics like the Fastnet, Bermuda and Sydney-Hobart races.

The RORC Caribbean 600 began as an idea discussed over drinks at the Antigua Yacht Club between John Burnie of the Royal Ocean Racing Club and several club members, before being first raced in 2008 and establishing itself as the Caribbean's first offshore ocean race.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few offshore races have earned comparison to classics like the Fastnet, Bermuda and Sydney-Hobart races within just over a decade, but the RORC Caribbean 600 has, thanks to its genuinely complex 600-mile course weaving around eleven islands rather than a simple point-to-point route

02

The mystery stays covered

The Antigua Yacht Club's round-the-clock volunteer watch system welcoming every finishing boat home, at whatever hour it arrives, also gives the race a distinctly personal, community-backed reputation among offshore sailors

03

The city starts moving

As the Caribbean's first offshore ocean race, it also holds a genuine claim to regional pioneer status within its sport

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Antigua Yacht Club's round-the-clock volunteer watch system for welcoming finishing boats

Water and renewal

Living ritual

regardless of the hour

The sacred route

Living ritual

has become a defining tradition of the race since its founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For RORC Caribbean 600, plan transport around the exact English Harbour/Fort Charlotte venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

For competitors, full offshore ocean racing gear suited to multi-day Caribbean conditions is essential; spectators watching the start or welcoming finishers can dress in casual, breathable...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For RORC Caribbean 600, stay near the part of English Harbour/Fort Charlotte you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

XCD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map17.01 N, 61.76 WOpen in Google Maps

English Harbour/Fort Charlotte, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

Nearest airportANU — V. C. Bird
TransportFor RORC Caribbean 600, plan transport around the exact English Harbour/Fort Charlotte venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor RORC Caribbean 600, stay near the part of English Harbour/Fort Charlotte you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to English Harbour via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near English Harbour, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearFor competitors, full offshore ocean racing gear suited to multi-day Caribbean conditions is essential; spectators watching the start or welcoming finishers can dress in casual, breathable tropical clothing with sun protection for daytime viewing.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is RORC Caribbean 600?

RORC Caribbean 600 is listed for Past edition: 23–28 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does RORC Caribbean 600 take place?

The festival is listed in English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

6 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Fort Charlotte

How big is it?

Very Small: 500

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLcaribbean600.rorc.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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