The RORC Transatlantic Inaugural Racing is about to start on November 29 this year, in collaboration with IMA (International Maxi Association).
The race will start CET 1200 from Lanzarote bound for West Indies- which is 2,995 nautical ml across Atlantic Ocean.
The RORC Transatlantic Inaugural Racing is about to start on November 29 this year, in collaboration with IMA (International Maxi Association).
The race will start CET 1200 from Lanzarote bound for West Indies- which is 2,995 nautical ml across Atlantic Ocean.
The 2014 edition is speculated to come up with a blistering commencement with low-pressure system arguably to arrive right from northwest the previous day. It is supposed to bring a steady stream of force winds which is sure to up the sea state which is already undergoing process since the latest stormy condition in Canary Islands. According to experts, the wind is supposed to plummet a bit by November 29 and the sailors can expect lighter conditions on the inaugural day.
After a brief upwind leg before Puero Calero, the competitive fleet would ease the sheets moving to east towards Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote. A speedy downwind blast is expected to prevail along eastern coastal area of Fuerteventura which will render a steady pace to the fleet, followed by close reach towards Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria is supposed to feature a great sea state that could be really testing for competitors. The fleet would harden up, post rounding Gran Canaria, heading north & eventually to the northwestern side to Tenerife.
The fleet involves 4 Maxi Yachts competing for the Line Honours & the exotic trophy mad from sterling silver which has been donated from IMA (International Maxi Association).
British Keel RP78 of Jeremy Pilkington, was the class champion at Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship last September & the strong maxi crew involves Jonny Malbon & Jackson Boutell.
94 Southern Wind is running for the Line Honours. It involves America’s Cup & Admiral’s Cup legendary sailor Lorenzo Mazza, Francesco Mongelli (multiple world champ) & Tim Goodbody.