RORC Nelson’s Cup Series 2027
The RORC Nelson’s Cup Series returns to Antigua from 16–19 February 2027. Coastal racing, Maxis, IRC monohulls and MOCRA multihulls compete off English Harbour before the Antigua 360 brings four days of Caribbean racing to a close.
Nelson’s Cup Series: Racing in Antigua
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series will take place from 16–19 February 2027 in one of the Caribbean’s established racing venues. The event combines coastal and short-course racing around Falmouth and English Harbour before concluding with the Antigua 360, a full circumnavigation of the island. The series is open to IRC-rated yachts and MOCRA multihulls, while CSA entries are also welcomed for the Antigua 360. A strong Maxi fleet is expected to take part.
Why Race the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series?
What Is the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series?
The Nelson’s Cup Series is an Antigua-based regatta combining different racing formats off the island’s southern coast. Crews move between tactical coastal and short-course racing before tackling a complete race around Antigua, creating a varied programme focused on manoeuvres, speed and strategy.
Why Race in Antigua in February?
Antigua provides a natural Caribbean racecourse with trade winds, warm water and racing areas around Falmouth and English Harbour. Ashore, the Antigua Yacht Club forms the centre of the event, bringing crews together throughout the regatta and for the daily prize-giving programme.
Which Yachts Can Enter the Series?
The 2027 series is open to IRC-rated yachts and multihulls competing under the MOCRA Rule. Maxis are also expected to feature strongly, bringing a range of high-performance sailing yachts together in the same Caribbean conditions.
How Does the Nelson’s Cup Series Finish?
The programme concludes on 19 February 2027 with the Antigua 360, a complete race around the island. It provides a longer final challenge after the preceding coastal racing and forms the climax of the four-day series.
Can You Charter a Racing Yacht for the Event?
BGYB can assist teams looking to take part in the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series aboard a performance sailing yacht available for regatta charter. VANTANERA, the extensively refitted Wally 94 sailed by Ocean Race veterans, is available for the 2027 edition.
Yachts available
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VANTANERA
Length : 30.6 m / Passengers : 8
Special features : - Extensively refitted in 2025, with a full North 3Di racing wardrobe and B&G H5000 instruments.- Designed by Wally Yachts in collaboration with...
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