NEWSFLASH : 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Baltic 111 Raven sets record and wins the IMA Trophy

Antigua, 18 January 2026: Baltic 111 Raven, skippered by Damien Durchon, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. Raven crossed the finish line outside English Harbour Antigua on Sunday 18th January 2026 at 10:57:47 UTC.

2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Baltic 111 Raven © Sailing Energy

Raven has set a new Monohull Race Record for the RORC Transatlantic Race on the route from Lanzarote to Antigua of 06Days  22Hrs 27Mins 47Secs. Raven is the winner of the IMA Trophy as the first maxi yacht to finish the race.

Raven Crew: Brad Jackson, Carlos Hernandez Robayna, Charlie Wyatt, Claes Nyloef, Corrado Rossignoli, Damien Durchon, Daryl Wislang, Dean de Groot, Simbad Quiroga, Julien Cressant, Justin Slattery, Pablo Arrarte, Robbie Naismith, Roger Samuelsson, Rudi van Velzen, Tony Mutter, Will Oxley.

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