Newsflash: MOD70 Argo takes Multihull Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race

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Newsflash: MOD70 Argo takes Multihull Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race

by Louay Habib / RORC 16 Jan 13:44 GMT 16 January 2026

Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo takes Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race in Antigua © Sailing Energy

Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. Argo crossed the finish line outside English Harbour Antigua on Friday 16th January 2026 at 12:31:15 UTC.

Argo has set a new Multihull Race Record for the RORC Transatlantic Race on the route from Lanzarote to Antigua of 04 Days 23 Hrs 51 Mins 15 Secs.

Argo Crew: Skipper Chad Corning, Pete Cumming, Sam Goodchild, Charles Ogletree, Alister Richardson, Brian Thompson.

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Erik Maris' MOD70 Zoulou (FRA) is expected to finish shortly.

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