Black Jack 100 Claims Monohull Line Honours in 2026
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Black Jack 100 completed the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 with an elapsed time of 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins 36 Secs, immediately proceeding to berth at Antigua’s dock for crew turnaround, rig checks and rapid provisioning to prepare the yacht for post-race transport and maintenance.
Race outcomes and immediate port logistics
Remon Vos’ RP100 Black Jack 100, skippered on the leg by Tristan Le Brun, took Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. The arrival demanded tight logistics at English Harbour: berthing allocation for a 100-foot maxi, shore power hookup, fuel transfer coordination for support craft, and quick crew disembark for customs and med checks. That sequence is exactly where race operations and marina services intersect — and for charter operators and superyacht marinas, these are the moments that test dockside capacity.
Top line honours summary
| Category | Winner | Elapsed / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monohull Line Honours | Black Jack 100 (RP100) — Remon Vos / Tristan Le Brun | 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins 36 Secs |
| Multihull Line Honours | Argo (MOD70) — Jason Carroll (USA) | Multihull winner — time not listed |
| IRC Zero | Mach 50 Palanad 4 – E.Leclerc — Antoine Magre | IRC Zero class victory |
| IRC One | RP42 Rikki — Bruce Chafee | Class win |
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Crew composition and operational roles
The Black Jack 100 crew list demonstrates how elite race teams combine full-time professionals and specialist crew for round-the-clock watch systems and systems maintenance. The boat sailed with:
| Role / Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Owner / Team Principal | Remon Vos |
| Skipper | Tristan Le Brun |
| Watch leaders / Helms | Bruce Clark, Jelmer van Beek, Jorden Van Rooijen, Bram van Spengen |
| Tactician / Strategy | Clément Cron, Guillaume Berenger, Matiu Te Hau |
| Trimmers / Sail Handling | Max Deckers, Romain Testa, Rutger Vos |
| Onboard Systems & Navigation | Edwin De Laat, Martin Kirketerp Ibsen, Robin Jacobs |
| Onboard Support / Bowman | Harley Spreadbury-Key, Jorden Van Rooijen, Rokas Milevicius, Shane Hughes |
| Guest / Specialist | Sofian Bouvet, Thierry Fouchier |
Why crew mix matters for charter and marina planning
That roster isn't just a set of names — it describes a supply-chain in human form. Each specialist requires specific provisioning (dietary, medical, spare parts), which affects marina logistics and local charters that may need extra berthing, provisioning runs or crew transport. For renting companies and charter operators, knowing the scale of personnel on winning boats helps refine estimates for crew transfers and supply orders during regatta seasons.
Other notable performances
Jason Carroll guided the MOD70 Argo to Multihull Line Honours, a key result for multihull performance benchmarking. Joost Schuijff’s Farr 100 Leopard 3, skippered by Chris Sherlock, completed the course strongly and was visible alongside Black Jack early in the race.
In IRC classes, the Mach 50 Palanad 4 – E.Leclerc (skippered by Antoine Magre) secured IRC Zero honours, and the RP42 Rikki (Bruce Chafee) took IRC One. These class results are worth watching for charter fleets and brokers evaluating the secondary market and performance pedigree of yachts available for sale or charter.
Regatta services, tracking and fan engagement
- Event website: www.caribbean600.rorc.org
- Live tracker: caribbean600.rorc.org/tracking
- Competitor entries and live blog available via the event pages
- Social channels: follow #Caribbean600 and @RORCracing for updates
Operational takeaways for marinas and charter operators
Regatta peaks like the Caribbean 600 expose pinch points: limited deep-water berths for superyachts, demand spikes for fuel and food provisioning, and compressed timelines for hull inspections and sail repairs. The logistics observed with Black Jack 100’s post-race turnaround illustrate why marinas that cater to racing and charter clients must maintain flexible berth scheduling, on-call chandlery services, and rapid-clearance arrangements with customs and port health.
On-the-water mood and human moments
There’s always that small, human image you remember — a boat finishing after an intense watch rotation and the crew cracking open an ice-cold Carib beer. It’s a simple picture but it undersells the operational ballet that got them there: navigation, rigging, provisioning, and a good dash of seamanship. As the saying goes, “smooth seas never made a skilled sailor,” and events like this are where captains, crews and shore teams prove it.
Summary: The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 saw Remon Vos’ RP100 Black Jack 100 claim Monohull Line Honours in 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins 36 Secs while Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo took Multihull honours. Class wins included Mach 50 Palanad 4 – E.Leclerc (IRC Zero) and RP42 Rikki (IRC One). For marinas, charter operators and yacht brokers, the race underlined the importance of berth planning, provisioning logistics, and crew support services. Whether you're into yacht charter, boat sale, or looking to rent a skippered vessel for Destinations with clearwater beaches, the operational lessons here matter for sailing, yachting and superyacht activity planning across sea, ocean, gulf and marinas — from fishing runs to luxury sunseeker cruises on the lake or open water.
