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Crew Space on Salona 45 – Panacea X for RORC Caribbean 600 2027

Cost

$4,100 USD

Event dates

22nd Feb 2027 - 26th Feb 2027

What's included

The price includes: 3 training days/boat preparation days before the regatta, a professional skipper and mate, all boat and race costs.
Travel, accommodation and meals ashore as well as transfers and insurance are not included.
\*Combined event packages available.

What to expect

Considered as one of the great 600 mile ocean race challenges, the RORC Caribbean 600 is set against a backdrop of crystal clear turquoise seas, big waves and big wind.

The Panacea X crew have had superb results in 2020 and 2024, coming 2nd and 4th in class respectively. In 2026 they are looking for a strong team to fight to the top of the podium! The team will be as competitive as they can be but safety will come first, followed by providing a positive learning environment where everyone can develop their skills and enjoy the experience. Expect to be pushed to achieve your best, to expand your skill set and truly challenge yourself, with ongoing support from your professional skipper and first mate.

The Caribbean 600 does not have a time limit and it is not uncommon for boats to still be racing into Saturday February 28. Return flight travel is therefore advised to be not arranged for before Sunday March 1st

Itinerary

*Wednesday, February 17th: Crew arrive in Antigua
Thursday, February 18th: Training & boat prep day 1
Friday, February 19th: Training & boat prep day 2
Saturday, February 20th: Training & boat prep day 3, Caribbean 600 Crew Party
Sunday, February 21st: Final prep & rest day
Monday, February 22nd: RACE START
Friday, February 26th: Prize giving & closing party

Please be aware that the Caribbean 600 does not have a time limit. It is not unheard of for boats in this class to still be racing into Saturday, February 28. Panacea will not retire from the race just to suit individual crew. Booking a return flight on Saturday is at your own risk, and we do not advise trying to fly home before Sunday 28th February.

*Possible to combine with other Caribbean race events and/or join in Grenada for a passage to Antigua. Or why not combine the C600 with the Heineken regatta – contact us for full details.

Crew information

Katy Campbell is owner and skipper of Panacea X and Ben is first mate. Katy has raced with winning crews in Canada, Europe and the Caribbean on successful campaigns including the Vancouver Area Racing Championship circuit, the VanIsle 360, the Rolex Fastnet and qualifying events, the Rolex Middle Sea Race, a one-design European Championship campaign, and the Caribbean racing circuit. She has coached hundreds of keen new and experienced sailors to success in similar events.

Ben has been sailing since he was just 2 weeks old! He was just 15 years old for his first ocean race, logging serious miles in the VicMaui aboard a Santa Cruz 50 and after racing lasers at a high level went on to become a Sail Canada coach.

Prerequisite experience

Some previous experience of offshore racing is required. We would also strongly encourage you to have completed your ISAF Offshore safety and sea survival.

Where

The RORC Caribbean 600 is based from Antigua Yacht Club in Falmouth Harbour on the South Coast of Antigua.

There are good international connections to Antigua with direct flights from many major airports via British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, U.S Airlines, Delta, American Airlines and Continental Airlines.

Accommodation

No accommodation is provided on board. Crew will need to find accommodation ashore outside of the race days (Monday morning to Friday afternoon, potentially into Saturday if the race is slow. We will be based in Falmouth, Antigua before and after the race.

Crew Space on Salona 45 – Panacea X for RORC Caribbean 600 2027

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