3rd January 2024 to 20th January 2024
Volvo 65: RORC Transatlantic Race 2024
Embark on a true adventure with this prestigious ocean race from Lanzarote to Grenada.
Training - 03 - 05 January 2024
06 January 2024 race briefing and race preparations (no sailing)
Racing - 07 January 2024
£5,995 per person
Book your berth and race pro/am with Austrian Ocean Racing Team on their VO65 "Sisi" for a highly competitive transatlantic race between the Canary Islands and the Caribbean.
Race Program
As part of a truly pro/am crew (A max 10 guest crew, and 5 professionals) you get to experience all aspects of racing this amazing yacht. During the race across the Atlantic, we rotate the watches on the helm, pit, trim, bow and navigation/tactics, working together with the ultimate aim of topping the leaderboard.
3rd Jan 2024 – RORC Welcome Party
4th Jan 2024 – RORC Gala dinner
4th – 6th Jan 2024 – On water sail training
7th Jan 2024 – Race start
Race Finish: late January, Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada
The Team
Austrian Ocean Racing is a young and ambitious team of international professional sailors who are currently taking part in The Ocean Race 2022-23. The self-titled ‘new kids on the block’ are led by Dutch skipper Gerwin Jansen – an accomplished offshore racer with a highly competitive reputation. The team have proved their pedigree by topping the podium in the opening stage of the Ocean Race Europe, beating many sailing legends and veterans. Their initial success has been followed by a run of top results in offshore regattas across Europe. Now it’s time for them to race across the pond and take on some of the mighty Caribbean regattas.
The Race
The prestigious RORC Transatlantic Race starts in Lanzarote and finishes in Grenada. It attracts some of the top race yachts from around the world to race after a busy European season over the Atlantic to kick start the competitive Caribbean season.
The race takes you across 2,700 miles of the Atlantic Ocean. As the race starts in January it takes advantage of the most consistent trade winds giving competitors optimum and exciting downwind sailing.
The VO65
Drawn at Farr Yacht Design in the USA especially for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014/15 (now the Ocean Race), the strict one-design Vo65 replaced its predecessor, the Vo70. Every Vo65 is structurally identical down to the smallest detail. Same hull, same rig, same sails, same opportunities. This produced some of the closest racing the Ocean Race has ever seen.
As with its predecessor, the basic concept is a planing hull with a wide stern, double rudders, sharp edges and a swivel keel. The reverse bow is new. It extends the waterline and reduces the pounding in short waves, but provides plenty of spray on deck. The lateral plan has also been revised. The Vo65 dispenses with an angle of attack of the swords and instead relies on a lift profile to counteract the drift.
The rig is made by the New Zealand manufacturer Southern Spars. Southern Spars has a closely related history with The Ocean Race. They have been equipping the most successful teams for 25 years and were pioneers with the carbon mast in the 90s.
The entire set of sails is produced by North Sails. The 3Di technology patented by North Sails is also used in the Vo65. The sails are made from RAW760 Ultra PE / Aramid.
From £5995 per person
Deposit 35%. Balance due 12wk before
Our team of sailing specialists are on hand to help answer any questions you may have.
Contact Us- Professional Skipper plus professional crew
- All training
- Food, fuel, race entry and mooring fees
- Lifejacket with AIS
- Boat tracking for friends and family at home
- Accommodation when in port – please speak to our team if you want assistance finding somewhere to stay when not racing
- Travel to or from the boats
Experience Requirements
As we are racing as a small crew (5 professional, and max 8 guests) some offshore racing experience is required as well as a good level of fitness.
Flights
Due to the end date being approximate, please book your flights through the below airline ticketing agent so they are able to change your flights if you are running late. Please click here to view Marine Travel’s website.
Fly to Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Fly back from Grenada
Race Program
As part of a truly pro/am crew (A max 10 guest crew, and 5 professionals) you get to experience all aspects of racing this amazing yacht. During the race across the Atlantic, we rotate the watches on the helm, pit, trim, bow and navigation/tactics, working together with the ultimate aim of topping the leaderboard.
3rd Jan 2024 – RORC Welcome Party
4th Jan 2024 – RORC Gala dinner
4th – 6th Jan 2024 – On water sail training
7th Jan 2024 – Race start
Race Finish: late January, Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada
The Team
Austrian Ocean Racing is a young and ambitious team of international professional sailors who are currently taking part in The Ocean Race 2022-23. The self-titled ‘new kids on the block’ are led by Dutch skipper Gerwin Jansen – an accomplished offshore racer with a highly competitive reputation. The team have proved their pedigree by topping the podium in the opening stage of the Ocean Race Europe, beating many sailing legends and veterans. Their initial success has been followed by a run of top results in offshore regattas across Europe. Now it’s time for them to race across the pond and take on some of the mighty Caribbean regattas.
The Race
The prestigious RORC Transatlantic Race starts in Lanzarote and finishes in Grenada. It attracts some of the top race yachts from around the world to race after a busy European season over the Atlantic to kick start the competitive Caribbean season.
The race takes you across 2,700 miles of the Atlantic Ocean. As the race starts in January it takes advantage of the most consistent trade winds giving competitors optimum and exciting downwind sailing.
The VO65
Drawn at Farr Yacht Design in the USA especially for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014/15 (now the Ocean Race), the strict one-design Vo65 replaced its predecessor, the Vo70. Every Vo65 is structurally identical down to the smallest detail. Same hull, same rig, same sails, same opportunities. This produced some of the closest racing the Ocean Race has ever seen.
As with its predecessor, the basic concept is a planing hull with a wide stern, double rudders, sharp edges and a swivel keel. The reverse bow is new. It extends the waterline and reduces the pounding in short waves, but provides plenty of spray on deck. The lateral plan has also been revised. The Vo65 dispenses with an angle of attack of the swords and instead relies on a lift profile to counteract the drift.
The rig is made by the New Zealand manufacturer Southern Spars. Southern Spars has a closely related history with The Ocean Race. They have been equipping the most successful teams for 25 years and were pioneers with the carbon mast in the 90s.
The entire set of sails is produced by North Sails. The 3Di technology patented by North Sails is also used in the Vo65. The sails are made from RAW760 Ultra PE / Aramid.
Sailing boots
Trainers/ deck shoes (no black soled shoes please – they mark the deck)
Waterproof sailing kit
Hat
Sailing gloves – 2 sets
Clothes for on-board and on shore
A small backpack for trips on-shore (30-40 litres)
A water bottle
Thermals, one
Sun glasses (polarized)
Sun cream – SPF50+
Small quick dry towel
Swimming kit
USB cord to charge your phone
Cash
Sleeping bag
Head torch
Sailing knife
Passport
Printed out Insurance details
Any medication you require
