They are looking forward to a successful 2020 regatta with new courses off Rendezvous Bay to the north of the entrance to Falmouth Harbour. The sparkling waters and trade winds of Antigua are waiting for you!
The Notice of Race is now published, please click here to view it. You are welcome to register if you haven’t already done so here, note the fees are reduced prior to March 1st 2020. Dragon charters are still available as first come first serve. Firm up your plans to attend this spirited and friendly event.
They are also announcing two new silver sponsors to the regatta – Paul & Shark for yachting clothing, synonymous with Italian elegance and style, and Zaoli Sails for aerodynamic performance sails with strength and style for any type of boat.
There’s a great group of yachts planning to attend, the vintage and classic schooners Mary Rose and Columbia, spirit of tradition yachts Chloe-Giselle and Freya of Midgard, training vessels Ocean Star, Ruth and New Moon to name a few.
The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Perpetual Dragon Trophy was delivered back to Antigua this month from the 2018 Champion Mike Toppa of Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club to the 2019 Champion and 2020 defending competitor Rocco Falcone of Antigua Yacht Club. Other competitors for 2020 are Paul Hoj-Jensen of the Royal Yacht Squadron, a two time gold medal and multiple world champion, and Andreas Zaoli of San Remo. Dragon charters are still available as first come first served.
Check out our expected entries list here and follow us on social media https://www.facebook.com/antiguaclassics/
Andrzej Jawurek from Sailing Classics has kindly shared his video from last year’s regatta, here is the trailer https://vimeo.com/352034248 and the full 14-minute version https://vimeo.com/384328693
For more information please visit www.antiguaclassics.com
Press Officer Ginny Field press@antiguaclassics.com