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Crew space on Class 40 – Rock’n’Roll for RORC Caribbean 600 2026

Cost

£2,700

Event dates

23rd Feb 2026 - 27th Feb 2026

What's included

The price includes all boat and race costs and food when racing. Additional costs include flights, transfers, accommodation and food ashore and personal insurance

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 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

Friday February 20th – Join Rock n Roll for welcome, safety briefing and training
Saturday February 21st – Training Day 2
Sunday February 22nd – Lay Day
Monday February 23rd – Race start
Saturday February 28th – Prize giving

Crew information

Afanasy is a highly experienced offshore sailor, having completed more than 150,000nm. Afanasy has extensive experience in ocean crossing and racing with amateur crew and is a commercially endorsed yacht master offshore. He used to own a 80′ maxi, which he skippered around the world, including 2 Caribbean and a Mediterranean season, the Cape Town to Rio race, the Transpac and the Sydney Hobart. Onboard Rock’n’Roll Afanasy has competed in 3 Rolex Fastnet Races, the RORC TransAtlantic, RORC Caribbean 600 and many other local races.

Prerequisite experience

Some previous experience of offshore racing is required. We would also strongly encourage you to have completed your World Sailing 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

Crew are welcome to stay onboard or find accommodation ashore in the days before and after the race. Rock n Roll is expected to be berthed at Nelson’s Dockyard for the race

Crew space on Class 40 – Rock’n’Roll for RORC Caribbean 600 2026

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