We are getting really excited and all geared up and ready to go for the next Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta in April!
As a prelude to the usual four days of superb racing in the Caribbean sun, we kick off with a welcome party featuring live music by “The Strays” who are back again by popular request. The following day begins with the highly anticipated Concours d’Elégance which is sponsored this year by the Herreshoff Marine Museum of Bristol, Rhode Island. We are honoured to be welcoming the well-known British writer and broadcaster Tom Cunliffe who will be joining the team of judges. This is followed by the Single-Handed Race, showcasing the amazing seamanship skills of each skipper.
Our shoreside activities will reward you every day with cold Wadadli beer and delicious Mount Gay Rum after each race and evening entertainment includes the very popular sea-shanty competition and open mic night. There is something for everyone and we know you will enjoy this wonderful Regatta with all its well-loved traditions and unique camaraderie. The complete Schedule of Events is given below (any changes will be announced nearer the time).
WEDNESDAY APRIL18th
0800 – 1800 REGISTRATION Yacht Club Events Centre
1600 – 1900 SHORESIDE EVENTS Yacht Club Lawn
Mount Gay Rum tasting
Wadadli Beer Garden
1800 – 2300 WELCOME PARTY Yacht Club Lawn
Mount Gay Red Cap Give-Away
Food & bar service
Live band: The Strays
THURSDAY APRIL 19th
0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Events Centre
0900 – 1400 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE JUDGING Yacht Club Marina
1200 SINGLE-HANDED RACE SKIPPERS’ BRIEFING Club House
1400 SINGLE-HANDED RACE START
1600 PRESS BRIEFING Yacht Club Events Centre
1700 SKIPPERS’ BRIEFING Yacht Club Lawn
1600 – 2100 SHORESIDE EVENTS Yacht Club Lawn
Mount Gay Rum tasting
Wadadli Beer Garden
Concours d’Elégance Trophy Presentation
Food & bar service
Live music on stage
FRIDAY APRIL 20th
0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Events Centre
1000 START OF RACE 1
1600 – 2000 SHORESIDE EVENTS Yacht Club Lawn
Mount Gay Rum tasting
Wadadli Beer Garden
Mount Gay Rum cocktail competition
Dark & Stormy cocktails compliments of Mount Gay Rum
Single-Handed Race Trophy Presentation
Food & bar service
Sea Shanty Competition
SATURDAY APRIL 21st
0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Events Centre
1000 START OF RACE 2
1600 – 2300 SHORESIDE EVENTS Yacht Club Lawn
Mount Gay Rum tasting
Wadadli Beer Garden
Rope games
Open mic music night
Food & bar service
1800 – 2000 OWNERS’ COCKTAIL PARTY Boom, Gunpowder House – By invitation only
SUNDAY APRIL 22nd
0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Events Centre
0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Events Centre
1000 START OF RACE 3 – THE KENNY COOMBS MEMORIAL CANNON RACE
1330 PARADE OF CLASSICS –Yachts Sail to Dockyard through English Harbour
CLASSIC VEHICLE RENDEZVOUS – Classic vehicles displayed in Nelson’s Dockyard
MONDAY APRIL 23rd
0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Event Centre
1000 START OF RACE 4
1700 – 0000 SHORESIDE EVENTS Nelson’s Dockyard
Wadadli Beer Garden
Slideshow & Video
Prize Giving Trophy Presentation from 20.30
DJ and dancing
TUESDAY APRIL 24th
1400 – 1730 GIG RACING & CREAM TEAS Admiral’s Inn, Dockyard