If you are a serious ‘yachty’, this is one of the ‘must do’
offshore yacht races in the racing calendar.
(well, that's what I'm told anyway!)
It is, of course, the RORC Caribbean 600.
2015 was its fifth year.
This is yacht racing around 11 islands in the central Caribbean
with huge waves and swells sure to get the adrenalin pumping.
Health and safety is, of course, a priority. Lots of preparation required for all the
crews and yachts taking part.
I took a keen interest in the crew of Zarafa, a 35ft yacht which just happened to be the smallest in the entire 600 Caribbean flee!
A particular interest, though, in my husband who was sailing on her!
A particular interest, though, in my husband who was sailing on her!
I didn’t need too much encouragement to go along to
Antigua!
Well that’s as long as I didn’t have to actually sail on a yacht! Unless, of course, it was at least 70ft, with a powerful motor and a guarantee of staying upright!
Well that’s as long as I didn’t have to actually sail on a yacht! Unless, of course, it was at least 70ft, with a powerful motor and a guarantee of staying upright!
I was very happy to watch over all the preparations on Zarafa to be fully guaranteed that all, especially my husband, would return safely!
Oh, as well as taking photos, I was put on skipper watch!
Well, the crew wouldn't have wanted to be seen to be slacking in his absence!
Ah, here he is! Yes, I think everything's in order!
In that case, I think Zarafa is ready to try out her new sail!
(by the way why is every yacht a 'she')
So, really? Did this little 35ft yacht take part in this gruelling 600 mile race?
Yes, really? And what's more they all came back safe and won 2nd place in their class!
WELL DONE ZARAFA!
Yes, really? And what's more they all came back safe and won 2nd place in their class!
WELL DONE ZARAFA!