From 18-21 February Antigua hosted the 3rd RORC Nelson’s Cup Series, a major regatta on the inshore circuit and prelude to the legendary RORC Caribbean 600 that starts on Monday 24 February. This year there were 35 boats in competition including a highly-anticipated Maxi class for the first time, with eight battling it out in tough conditions. Among the protagonists was Joost Schuijff’s Leopard 3 from Yacht Club de Monaco who pulled off a hard-fought 6th place. An encouraging result that will only reinforce the team’s ambitions for the RORC Caribbean 600, one of the most demanding races on the offshore calendar.