Baltic 111 Raven, skippered by Damien Durchon, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race.
They crossed the finish line outside English Harbour, Antigua on Sunday 18 January 2026 at 10:57:47 UTC.
Raven is the winner of the IMA Trophy as the first maxi yacht to finish the race.
Raven has set a new Monohull Race Record for the RORC Transatlantic Race on the route from Lanzarote to Antigua of 06 Days 22 Hrs 27 Mins 47 Secs.
Unlike fully flying foilers, Raven generates enormous righting moment through her side foils while remaining largely in the water, combining performance with control. For skipper Damien Durchon, that balance is fundamental.
“At 25 knots it already feels fast,” Durchon explained. “At 30 knots and above, you’re moving quicker than the waves themselves. You’re working your way through the sea rather than reacting to it. It’s demanding, but the boat remains remarkably manageable.”
“This was the first transatlantic race for the boat and the owner,” said Durchon. “To set a record in your first attempt is something very special.”
Raven’s performance not only secures Monohull Line Honours and the IMA Trophy but also establishes her as a leading contender for the overall IRC corrected-time result, with few boats capable of matching her blend of speed, stability and consistency.
This is now the benchmark IRC corrected time to beat, but the next boat likely to finish is the Mach 50 Palanad 4. The scow bow canting keeler is in a very good position to take the overall lead under IRC.
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.
