Embark on a true adventure with this prestigious ocean race from Lanzarote to Grenada.
Campaign: 03 - 20 January 2024
Training Days: 05 - 07 January 2024
Race Start Date: 08 January 2024
£4,500 per person
Book your berth on one of the Volvo 70 for the premier transatlantic yacht race between the Canary Islands and the Caribbean.
Top-end ocean racing, true adventure, and cooling rum punch are guaranteed, and – as you might expect – previous sailing experience is a must.
We want to make sure you get the full experience and that you are part of the team from Day 1. In the run-up to the race, we will introduce you to all the other crew members, and discuss tactics, sail plans, weather, and polar. On arrival in Lanzarote, have a boat orientation and safety brief as well as go over the MOB procedures. After a day alongside we will head out for 2 sail training days prior to the race start. After the race starts, settle into watch systems immediately and there will be a full-time crew member on each watch to carry on with your training throughout the race. Experience all aspects of the boat, rotate the watches on the helm, pit, trim, bow, and navigation/tactics. We look after all the cooking and housekeeping for you so you can make the most of the racing.
3rd Jan 2024 – Berth available.
5th Jan 2024 – Training starts, safety brief, boat orientation.
6th – 7th Jan 2024 – On-water training.
8th Jan 2024- RACE START
Race Finish: Approximately the 20th of January – which is a conservative estimate – at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. Please view ‘More Practical Information’ for more information regarding flights.
Sailing on to Antigua
After a couple of days off (and recovery from the prizegiving) the boat will be heading to Antigua where you are more than welcome to join us.
The prestigious RORC Transatlantic Race starts in Lanzarote and finishes in Grenada. It attracts 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.
Flights
Due to weather conditions and other factors out of our control, the arrival time may vary. We recommend booking your return flight through Marine Travel which can change flights if you are going to miss them. Please view their website here.
Fly to Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Boat is based in Marina Lanzarote
Fly back from Grenada. Camper & Nicholson Port Louis Marina in Grenada. Or you can stay onboard to Antigua instead
Top-end ocean racing, true adventure, and cooling rum punch are guaranteed, and – as you might expect – previous sailing experience is a must.
We want to make sure you get the full experience and that you are part of the team from Day 1. In the run-up to the race, we will introduce you to all the other crew members, and discuss tactics, sail plans, weather, and polar. On arrival in Lanzarote, have a boat orientation and safety brief as well as go over the MOB procedures. After a day alongside we will head out for 2 sail training days prior to the race start. After the race starts, settle into watch systems immediately and there will be a full-time crew member on each watch to carry on with your training throughout the race. Experience all aspects of the boat, rotate the watches on the helm, pit, trim, bow, and navigation/tactics. We look after all the cooking and housekeeping for you so you can make the most of the racing.
3rd Jan 2024 – Berth available.
5th Jan 2024 – Training starts, safety brief, boat orientation.
6th – 7th Jan 2024 – On-water training.
8th Jan 2024- RACE START
Race Finish: Approximately the 20th of January – which is a conservative estimate – at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. Please view ‘More Practical Information’ for more information regarding flights.
Sailing on to Antigua
After a couple of days off (and recovery from the prizegiving) the boat will be heading to Antigua where you are more than welcome to join us.
The prestigious RORC Transatlantic Race starts in Lanzarote and finishes in Grenada. It attracts 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.
Waterproof or soft kit bag (no
hard cases with wheels)
Foul weather gear
2 complete sets of dry clothes
Passport
Sleeping bag
Hat and gloves
Sun cream
Any medication you require
Seasickness pills if needed
Water bottle
Warm layers as required
Safety knife
Headtorch
Sailing boots
