RORC Caribbean 600 nearing the start

8:35 PM Sun 20 Feb 2011 GMT

'RORC Caribbean 600' Tim Wright

Caribbean 600 and with just 24 hours to go before the start the nerves are kicking in. Sun burnt noses, hands and feet are the order of the day, after the final training session yesterday morning. The Caribbean sunshine seems to be as strong as the rum punches the crew are drinking in the bars in an evening!! The Skippers race briefing yesterday evening gave those in charge of the 34 vessels racing the Caribbean 600 the chance to look at the Sailing Instructions and also the weather for the next few days. Within the fleet are such impressive vessels ...

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by Allie Smith