Yachts & Yachting magazine

Ocean showdown

Now in its eighth edition, the RORC Transatlantic Race has evolved from what was originally intended as a feeder race to the Caribbean season (in particular for the RORC Caribbean 600) into a high calibre showdown between some of the world’s most notable race yachts. Competing alongside them will be a number of Corinthian teams keen to test their ocean racing skills. With a record entry for 2022's event, the fleet will set off from Puerto Calero, Lanzarote on 8 January. 3000nm of Atlantic Ocean lies ahead, with the finish line lying off Grenada where a warm welcome awaits at Camper & Nicholson’s Port Louis Marina.

Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, in association with the International Maxi Association and, for the first time, the Yacht Club de France, the entry list includes high performance monohulls, giant multihulls, classic yachts, performance cruisers and double-handed teams.

Record chasing giant

By far

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