The price includes: 3 training days/boat preparation days before the regatta, a professional skipper and mate, all boat and race costs.
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 2025 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 March 1st. Return flight travel is therefore advised to be not arranged for before Sunday March 2nd.
Panacea X will be based in Antigua Yacht Club, Falmouth for the event.
Wednesday: Crew Arrive in Antigua
Thursday: Training and boat prep day 1
Friday: Training and boat prep day 2
Saturday: Boat Prep, Skipper’s briefing & Opening party
Sunday: Final prep and rest day
Monday: First warning signal
Thursday: Expected Finish
Friday: Prize-giving
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.
Some previous experience of offshore racing is required. We would also strongly encourage you to have completed your ISAF Offshore safety and sea survival.
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.
Crew will need to find accommodation ashore in the days before and after the race.
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