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• Spirit and Competition shine at Antigua Sailing Week
  Team McFly on J/122 El Ocaso (GBR) celebrate their win © Paul Wyeth/pwpictures.com Antigua, Saturday 4 May: The 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week attracted 88 boats from 20 different countries and 750 crew from all over the world. Antigua […] The post Spirit and Competition shine at Antigua Sailing... Read more
• Classic Conditions for Antigua Sailing Week – Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day 5
  Jim Vos’ RP 37 Warthog (ANT) on the final day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week © Paul Wyeth/pwpictures.com Racing at Antigua Sailing Week came to a spectacular finale with Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day. Full trade winds blasted […] The post Classic Conditions for Antigua Sailing Week –... Read more
• Dawn Treader win Peters & May Round Antigua Race
  The Peters & May Round Antigua Race was blessed with gorgeous conditions in Antigua © Paul Wyeth/pwpictures.com Saturday, April 27: The Peters & May Round Antigua Race was blessed with gorgeous conditions. The stand-alone race prior to Antigua Sailing Week […] The post Dawn Treader win Peters & May Round... Read more
• Sanchez to Rock Reggae in the Park at Dow’s Hill 
  Reggae in the Park is back for its 13th edition at a brand-new location, Dow’s Hill Interpretation Center, in English Harbour, Antigua. On the night of April 30, legendary Jamaican artist, Sanchez, will be the headline act. A singer and […] The post Sanchez to Rock Reggae in the Park... Read more
• Antigua Superyacht Challenge Wraps Up
  Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, 18 March 2024. The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) was held in fantastic conditions off the South Coast of Antigua with Tradewinds ranging from 13-20 knots. Five days of racing were held rounding deep water and inshore marks, making full use of Antigua’s ocean... Read more
• 2024 Class Winners Decided
  Race Day Four 17 March 2024 Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, 17 March 2024. The final day of racing for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) got underway in brilliant sunshine with about 15 knots of superb Tradewinds just south of east. Later in the day, the wind veered south and piped up... Read more
• Dazzling Competition
  Race Day Three 16 March 2024 Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, 16 March 2024. The penultimate day of racing for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) got underway in brilliant sunshine under The Pillars of Hercules outside Nelson’s Dockyard. During racing the gradient wind was a steady 14-17 knots, oscillating around an easterly... Read more
• Run Like Smoke N’Oakum
  Race Day Two 15 March 2024 Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, 15 March 2024.  For the second day of racing at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua the start was blessed with 17 knots just south of east. This rapidly backed, piping up to over 20 knots of wind speed during the day. The... Read more
• Stan Pearson
  1958 – 2024 Stan Pearson, the well-known Caribbean yachtsman and owner of Antigua Rigging died at the age of 66 on 25th February 2024. Today Friday March 15th at 18:00 AST – A Moment for Stan Held at The Capstans, Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour This is open to all of... Read more
• Thrills and Spills
  Race Day One 14 March 2024 Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, 14 March 2024. The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) got underway with races for all classes off the South Coast of Antigua. The SYCA Race Committee, led by PRO Hank Stuart, set a 17.6nm triangular course for the... Read more
• Hetairos wins the Round Antigua Race
  The stand-alone Round Antigua Race marked the start of racing at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua. 15 knots from the east, with a relatively smooth sea state, provided glorious sailing conditions. Brilliant tropical sunshine sustained for the circular course of 46.8 nautical miles. The 218ft (66.45m) Dykstra/Reichel Pugh ketch Hetairos was... Read more
• Multiple Antiguan Businesses Rally Behind Antigua Sailing Week
  Anticipation is building for the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week, and local businesses are showing their unwavering support for this iconic national event. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Caribbean Sea, the regatta has become a hallmark of […] The post Multiple Antiguan Businesses Rally Behind Antigua Sailing Week first appeared... Read more
• Stan the Man & The Magnificent Seven
  Preview 2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) opens for registration on Monday 11th March with five days of spectacular racing scheduled from 13-17 March. The invitational event is held in the spectacular waters of Antigua with laid-back social events in Nelson’s Dockyard. The... Read more
• Boat Spares & Trolleys Needed
  As we move into the new school year and start resourcing up for the season, the focus is on maintenance to ensure that all 300 students per week are able […] The post Boat Spares & Trolleys Needed first appeared on National Sailing Academy. The post Boat Spares & Trolleys... Read more
• ROCK UP & RACE AT ASW 2024 – NoR available
  Antigua Sailing Week, one of the most exhilarating sailing events in the Caribbean, is thrilled to announce the publication of the Notice of Race for next years 55th edition. From April 27 to May 3, 2024 sailors and spectators from around the globe […] The post ROCK UP & RACE AT ASW 2024 –... Read more
• Opening Parade
  On Monday July 3rd , Antigua Yacht Club will host the fun filled Optimist 2023 North American Championships Parade ! The parade starts from the Antigua Yacht Club and ends in Nelsons Dockyard . Participating sailors from 13 different countries will be present representing their countries with beautiful flags in... Read more
• Strong interest for 2024!
  The Superyacht Cup Palma 2023, Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta, starts tomorrow, 22 June, and all your friends in Antigua wish the superyacht owners, captains and crew a superb regatta! Looking forward to March next year, The 2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua is once again proving to be popular. A magnificent fleet... Read more
• AYC Youths – National Sports Awards
  Congratulations to Antigua Yacht Club amazing sailors, Antigua National Sports Award, held yesterday evening 10th June 2023. Nothing goes without hardwork and dedication. Antigua Yacht Club Kirsty Devin Knoblauch Rachel Greensmith John Gaillard Let’s give Alistair Knoblauch, Patrick Greensmith, Emily Gaillard, Jalese Gordon and Tiger Tyson around of applause  ... Read more
• John Ayres
  John Ayres Extending our deepest condolences…. We’re sorry to have to inform members that John Ayres, founder of “The Signal Locker” and “Cay electronics” has passed away. He was a well known member of the Antigua Yacht Club , being one of the first people to sign up for Life Membership back in 1988. He... Read more
• Antigua Sailing Week – Love and Unity
  Overall Results can be viewed HERE Antigua, Saturday 6 May: The 54th edition of Antigua Sailing Week attracted boats and crew from over 20 nations, with sailors competing from six continents. Moderate trade winds and tropical heat blessed the racing […] The post Antigua Sailing Week – Love and Unity... Read more
• 2023 Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day 5
  Photos by Paul Wyeth The post 2023 Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day 5 appeared first on Antigua Sailing Week.... Read more
• 2023 Antigua & Barbuda Final Awards
  Photos by Visual Echo The post 2023 Antigua & Barbuda Final Awards appeared first on Antigua Sailing Week.... Read more
• Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day
  Friday 05 May: Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day The final day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week was held in the strongest wind of the regatta, with solid south easterly trade winds gusting up to 18 knots. Provisional Overall […] The post Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day appeared... Read more
• 2023 Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day 5 Prize Giving
  Photos by Travis Harris The post 2023 Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day 5 Prize Giving appeared first on Antigua Sailing Week.... Read more
• 2023 Locman Italy Women’s Race Day 4 Party
  Photos by Visual Echo The post 2023 Locman Italy Women’s Race Day 4 Party appeared first on Antigua Sailing Week.... Read more
• Locman Italy Women’s Race Day
  Thursday 04 May: With women accounting for a quarter of sailors at Antigua Sailing Week, Locman Italy Women’s Race Day was a success even before the first gun on the race track. From America’s Cup sailors, such as Suzy Leach, […] The post Locman Italy Women’s Race Day appeared first... Read more
• Lucky Eddi’s Lay Day Offers Fun Challenges On And Off The Water
  Press release – St. John’s Antigua, May 04, 2023: The Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) action switched to Pigeon Point for the traditional midweek pause – Lucky Eddi’s Lay Day- where sailors, spectators and community members tried their hand at winning an assortment of […] The post Lucky Eddi’s Lay Day Offers Fun Challenges... Read more
• Entry Open | 15TH Edition RORC Caribbean 600
  Entries are now open and the Notice of Race available for the 2024 RORC Caribbean 600. The 15th edition will start from Fort Charlotte, Antigua on 19 February 2024. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club. The RORC welcomes entries and expressions of interest... Read more
• Dockyard Rocks to the Sound of Reggae
  Press release – St. John’s Antigua, May 03, 2023: Historic Nelson’s Dockyard was once again transformed for Antigua Sailing Week’s 12th Reggae in the Park. Fans came early to experience a full afternoon into evening of music in the Inet […] The post Dockyard Rocks to the Sound of Reggae... Read more
• Pump Up the Base – Reggae in the Park Race Day
  Tuesday 02 May: Solid trade winds over 15 knots blessed the third day of Antigua Sailing Week. With racing now past the halfway stage, the action was as hot as the air temperature, with teams pulling out all the stops. […] The post Pump Up the Base – Reggae in... Read more
• YOUTHS TAKE CENTRE STAGE ON DAY TWO OF ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK
  Press release – St. John’s Antigua, May 01, 2023: 35 young sailors took part in this year’s Axxess Marine Youth to Keel (Y2K) race day. “This is my third regatta for the year and my first-time taking part in Antigua […] The post YOUTHS TAKE CENTRE STAGE ON DAY TWO... Read more
• Back in the Groove – Axxess Marine Y2K Race Day
  Monday 1 May: The second day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week was blessed with fabulous sailing conditions. The trade winds were in, gusting up to 17 knots from the east. With over a metre of ocean swell and an […] The post Back in the Groove – Axxess Marine... Read more
• Let the fun begin – English Harbour Rum Race Day
  Sunday 30 April: The first day of racing at the 54th edition of Antigua Sailing Week was held in sublime tropical heat, with a stable easterly wind and a calm sea state. Coupled with the natural beauty of Antigua, this […] The post Let the fun begin – English Harbour... Read more
• Silky Smooth – Peters & May Round Antigua Race
  Saturday, 29 April: Racing action at Antigua Sailing Week got underway with the stand-alone Peters & May Round Antigua Race. Sunshine was in abundance, but with light conditions expected all day, Antigua Sailing Week Race Manager Jaime Torres chose a shortened course. Testing the […] The post Silky Smooth – Peters & May Round... Read more
• Antigua Sailing Week kicks off with Beat The Boats Bike Chase and Opening Cultural Parade
  Press release, St. John’s Antigua April 29, 2023: “Welcome to Antigua, the heart of yachting in the Caribbean, we are all here to Race, Chase and Celebrate and you have come from 16 countries worldwide to participate in this the […] The post Antigua Sailing Week kicks off with Beat... Read more
• 2023 Peters & May Round Antigua Race
  Photos by Paul Wyeth   Photos by William Simpson The post 2023 Peters & May Round Antigua Race appeared first on Antigua Sailing Week.... Read more
• All Set for Antigua Sailing Week
  Antigua, 26 April 2023: The 54th edition of Antigua Sailing Week is all set with the famous regatta’s on-the-water action kicking off with a spectacular curtain raiser on Saturday 29 April; the stand-alone Peters & May Round Antigua Race. Five […] The post All Set for Antigua Sailing Week appeared... Read more
• Gigs, Cakes and Prize-giving
  This afternoon, to great acclaim, the traditional Gig Racing and Cream Teas returned to the Admiral’s Inn once again. These events are unique to the Antigua Classics, with its unparalleled historic backdrop of Nelson's Dockyard, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the joyful and intimate ambience created from the... Read more
• Comfort and Joy
  Today's final race of the 2023 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was held with the sun beating down on a slight swell of deep blue Caribbean sea. The trade winds, which typically blow out of the east, swung to the southwest at around 10 knots. “With the unusual wind conditions, the... Read more
• Gentle Breezes and Fierce Competition
  The twenty-mile long Butterfly Course was on the schedule for Race two of the 2023 Antigua Classic Regatta, a favourite course of many of the classic yacht sailors. However, with the forecast predicting light winds out of the south that were expected to diminish as the afternoon wore on, the... Read more
• Champagne Sailing in Antigua
  Race one of the 2023 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was sailed on the Old Road Course in perfect sailing conditions in English Harbour, Antigua today. Competitors reported superb 15-20 knot trade winds with moderate swells on the race course and the crystal blue water of the Caribbean sparkling under the... Read more
• Today’s Winners Are…
  The first official event of the 34th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta took place this morning: the judging of the Concours d’Elégance. Fifteen yachts entered this prestigious challenge, with competition being fierce. The smallest boat was 31ft and the largest was 72ft, the competitors belonging to four different classes. The four... Read more
• Photographic Exhibition by Edwin Gifford
  Sailing in Antigua, a photographic exhibition by Edwin Gifford to benefit the National Sailing Academy, which offers free sailing and swimming instruction to the youngsters of Antigua, will open at […] The post Photographic Exhibition by Edwin Gifford first appeared on National Sailing Academy. The post Photographic Exhibition by Edwin... Read more
• SPECTATORS WELCOME
  Antigua & Barbuda, the backdrop of Antigua Sailing Week is the place to Race, Chase & Celebrate in 2023. With less than 4 weeks to go, regatta organisers are very excited to share all of the ways that spectators and […] The post SPECTATORS WELCOME appeared first on Antigua Sailing... Read more
• DAY CHASER CANNED COCKTAILS – OFFICIAL DRINK OF CHASE THE RACE CAMPAIGN 
  Antigua Sailing Week is pleased to announce a new partnership for the 2023 regatta as it aligns with award-winning Day Chaser Cocktails, a ready-to-drink spirit-based canned cocktail, made with with real fruit juice, sparkling water and real vodka and tequila. […] The post DAY CHASER CANNED COCKTAILS – OFFICIAL DRINK... Read more
• Carib Is The Official Beer of Antigua Sailing Week 2023
  Organizers or Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) are excited to announce the return of leading Caribbean brewery’s  Carib Beer as the Official Beer of the 2023 event. The partnership between Carib Beer and ASW is a perfect match. Both entities represent the […] The post Carib Is The Official Beer of Antigua Sailing... Read more
• Zig Zag and Action celebrate in Antigua.
  2023 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 06 – 12 MARCH Nelson’s Dockyard Antigua, WI – Sunday, 12 March 2023 Action © Claire Matches The final race of the 2023 Superyacht Challenge Antigua was held off the South Coast of Antigua on Sunday 12 March. The weather this year was more Mediterranean than... Read more
• Series Results in!
  121ft Dykstra sloop Action © Claire Matches 2023 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 06 – 12 MARCH Nelson’s Dockyard Antigua, WI – Sunday, 12 March 2023 The final race of the 2023 Superyacht Challenge Antigua was held off the South Coast of Antigua. At the start, the south south easterly breeze, occasionally... Read more
• Close Racing in Antigua
  © Claire Matches Nelson’s Dockyard Antigua, WI – Saturday, 11 March 2023 After yesterday’s postponement racing was back on at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua on Saturday 11th March. Line Honours was once again taken by the 148ft Dubois sloop Gitana in an elapsed time of 01 hour 57 minutes and... Read more
• English Harbour Rum onboard for ASW 54
  Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) organizers are pleased to announce the renewal of a multi-year sponsorship with Antigua Distillery Limited. Counting over 3 decades of partnership with Antigua Distillery Limited, the renewal will ensure another 3 years of smooth sailing with […] The post English Harbour Rum onboard for ASW 54... Read more

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