Wendy Schmidt's Botin 85 Deep Blue claimed bullets in both of today's race. Photo: IMA
By International Maxi Association
19/02/2026 - 08:32

Double bullet day for Deep Blue at RORC Nelson’s Cup

After day one’s maelstrom, the second day of racing for the IMA Maxi class at the RORC Nelson’s Cup in Antigua was less boisterous, with the sun out, generally flat water and a moderate breeze that topped out at 15 knots. The maxis raced two coastal courses, including reaching legs, both of 18-19 miles

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A breezy, wet, squally, foggy first race gave way to a more clement, lighter second. Photo: Tim Wright / www.photoaction.com / RORC
By International Maxi Association
18/02/2026 - 08:29

Two seasons in one day as IMA Maxi racing sets sail at RORC Nelson’s Cup

While Antigua is renowned for its brisk trade winds and lively Atlantic swell, those taking part in today’s first IMA Maxi class races in the RORC Nelson’s Cup instead found themselves soaked and bewildered as a squall passed through reducing visibility to zero, the wind suddenly blowing 25+ knots accompanied by an intense tropical deluge

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By International Maxi Association
19/01/2026 - 08:35

Raven collects monohull line honours and IMA Trophy in RORC Transatlantic Race

There were sighs of relief from both the owner and crew of the radical superyacht Raven when, following two and a half years of trials and development, the semi-foiling Baltic 111 this Sunday morning successfully completed her first ever event, the RORC Transatlantic Race. Raven was also the monohull line honours victor into Antigua, winning the IMA Trophy which was presented to the 17-strong team by The Hon

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By International Maxi Association
10/01/2026 - 20:07

Newcomer Raven favourite for RORC Transatlantic Race’s IMA Trophy

Leading away from Lanzarote after Sunday’s 1230 start of the RORC Transatlantic Race will be the maxi monohulls, jockeying for monohull line honours into the race’s new destination of Antigua

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The mighty 100ft Galateia. Photo: IMA / Studio Borlenghi
By International Maxi Association
08/10/2025 - 16:05

Galateia claims 2025 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challege

In another close-run edition, the 2025 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) concluded with last week’s Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and was won by David M Leuschen and Chris Flowers’ 100ft Galateia

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