Rikki Triumphs in Thrilling IRC One Showdown at Caribbean 600

IRC One showcases an intense battle in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. Bruce Chafee's RP42 Rikki (USA) clinches victory with a corrected time of 2 days 21 hours 51 minutes 30 seconds. Xavier Bellouard's Lift 45 Maxitude (FRA) claims line honors but finishes second, just 9 minutes 32 seconds behind after 600 challenging miles. Woody Cullen's Swan 58 WaveWalker (USA) takes third in 3 days 00 hours 30 minutes 11 seconds elapsed.

Navigator Suzy Leech highlights the race's pressure, particularly the daunting stretch behind Guadeloupe. Rikki's success stems from thorough preparation, with Chafee noting the importance of the RORC Nelson's Cup Series. Leech emphasizes learning from elite competitors like Alexis Loison on Maxitude. The fleet's depth adds to the fierce competition, making this edition of IRC One a true test of skill and teamwork.