07.02.2012
The Inn at English Harbour sponsors prize for RORC Caribbean 600 Competitors in IRC 1,2, 3
Win a week's holiday for 2 at the exclusive Inn at English Harbour
Holiday for two in Antiguan Splendour
The RORC Caribbean 600 is a challenging race starting on 20 February in Antigua,
but the Inn at English Harbour are offering an even greater incentive for those
competing in classes IRC 1, 2 or 3 to sail fast around the 11 Islands and 600nm
race course.
The prize of a week's holiday for two at this luxurious resort on the south coast
of Antigua is up for grabs for the first IRC 1, 2 or 3 class boat on corrected time!
Around half of the 40-strong fleet will be eligible to take part in this fantastic
competition offered by the sponsor.
Fabio Giorgi, the General Manager of The Inn at English Harbour is delighted to
be associated with the race: "We have watched the race grow over the last few years
and feel that it is the right time to become involved," said Fabio. "We know that
the race offers a unique and exciting challenge and we feel that our hotel offers
unique level of comfort and relaxation that the competitors can enjoy when they
visit Antigua."
As part of the Caribbean 600 social programme on shore, The Inn at English Harbour
will also be holding an Owner's Cocktail Party the night before the race.
Good luck to all competitors in these classes. A week at the elegant, exquisite
and exclusive hotel will be the perfect antidote to the physical and tactically
challenges of this race!
The Inn at English Harbour offers unrivalled luxury
The colonial style resort with 24 junior and de-luxe suites and two cabanas located
right on the beach is designed for those seeking complete tranquillity. Set in 19
acres of National Park, the Inn boasts a modern spa along with a private beach and
jetty accessed by beautifully manicured hillside gardens. For the more active, there
are two floodlit tennis courts and a fitness centre, however The Inn is undoubtedly
a place to relax rather than a sports complex and staying there is like taking a
luxurious step back in time.
For further information, visit the website for The Inn at English Harbour, Antigua,
West Indies: http://www.theinn.ag/ [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=n7tdhpdab&et=1109246832025&s=408&e=001NQ0WMLGFjn1TOZpI_qHaHNwDhE2AZXcrMCKt1LwScy-CHA_PGOvBmew4bm_mfRXqvxIKQ9fj7YXZmcUjCB5DVFukIT9yaN1qowYx5DhjX18=]
The 2012 edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing
Club and hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club, will start on Monday 20th February 2012.
ENDS/....
2012 RORC CARIBBEAN 600
FACTS & STATISTICS
• Start: Monday 20th February 2012
• 40 impressive yachts include: Racing Maxis, Superyachts, Spirit of Tradition, Class 40s
• Average boat length 70ft, 18 boats racing in IRC 1,2, 3
• Professional sailors as well as corinthian crews – the Caribbean 600 has wide appeal
• Crews from 32 nations:
Antigua, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Great Britain, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, New
Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, St. Lucia,
Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, United States of America, US Virgin Islands
• Largest yacht: 214ft Hetairos - the world’s largest carbon composite sailing yacht. The 29 crew on
board include Volvo Ocean Race and America’s Cup sailors as well as Jules Verne around the
world veterans
• Smallest yacht: Bernie Evan-Wong's Mumm 36, High Tension
• 600nm course circumnavigates 11 Caribbean islands: Starting from Fort Charlotte, English
Harbour, Antigua and heads north as far as St Martin and south to Guadeloupe taking in Barbuda,
Nevis, St Kitts, Saba and St Barth's
• Race organisers: Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC)
• Hosts in Antigua: Antigua Yacht Club
• Fans can follow the race live, as all of the boats taking part will be fitted with RORC Trackers
• RORC Caribbean 600 website: http://caribbean600.rorc.org
• Past Results: RORC CARIBBEAN 600 TROPHY - IRC OVERALL
2011 - George David, Rambler 100, JK 100 (USA)
2010 - Karl C L Kwok, Beau Geste, Farr 80 (HKG)
2009 - Adrian Lee, Lee Overlay Partners, Cookson 50 (IRL)
• Records: Multihull record holder - Region Guadeloupe in 40 hours 11 mins 5 secs (2009)
Monohull record held by Rambler 100 in 40 hours 20 mins 02 secs (2011)
• Swan Yachts x 5:
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