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Over the last two decades, Antigua Sailing Week has become one of the biggest events in the international sailing calendar. It attracts some of the top Olympic yachtsmen in the world, giving us the opportunity to compete against them. It’s also one of the most fantastic ways to visit Antigua and take advantage of an island-wide party. The Antigua Sailing Cup features four days of challenging racing, perfect for crews looking for high-level competition. Antigua Sailing Week follows with a return to traditional point-to-point courses, with each day concluding at a different scenic destination around the island, followed by lively after-race socials. Widely regarded as offering some of the best sailing conditions in the world, both events deliver exceptional racing and unforgettable experiences. This yachting tradition began in 1967 when Peter Deeth, owner of the Inn Hotel at English Harbour, and Desmond Nicholson, owner of the Admiral’s Inn, formed a racing club. They raced every Sunday morning in their Sailfish. With no finances initially, the Club relied entirely on volunteers. As interest grew, they received planning permission to build a clubhouse at Falmouth Harbour. In 1972, the club adopted its new name: “The Antigua Yacht Club.” Things have moved on quickly since then! Throughout both events, the island will be alive with carnivals, music, and parties, making each race not just a competition, but a celebration of sailing and Antiguan culture.
One of the great regattas on the sailing calendar where the racing is sharp and the parties even sharper. World-class competition by day, rum punches and island music by night.
Day 1: 7th April Arrival in Antigua and welcome on board at noon. You will be met by your skipper and other team members, followed by a safety brief and the regatta programme. The day will include getting to know your crew, cleaning and organising the boat, and making final preparations for the regatta.
Day 6: 12th Apr Racing Cup Day 4 – Race courses destination 4 Race end prize giving and party Before departure, we kindly ask everyone to help with a general cleaning and tidying of the boat.
Our Mission is simple: Provide fun, safe and rewarding sailing opportunities at an affordable price. Not everyone can afford a racing yacht or has friends or family that can. This should not be a barrier to entry. We keep costs low by involving everyone in the process and showing them the reality of what it takes to sail and race offshore. Our goal is to get as many people as possible to participate and leave having had the experience of a lifetime. We believe in putting safety first and allowing everyone to experience offshore racing in a supportive environment. We’d like to finish top of the leader board but the individuals on board will always come first.
They offer a range of small group and authentic sailing experiences, from Caribbean cruising to Ocean racing, at a budget to suit most.
Beginner
No sailing experience required. Perfect for newcomers.
Intermediate
Some sailing experience helpful. Comfortable on the water.
Advanced
Significant sailing experience required. Challenging conditions.
Active Crew Member
Full participation in all sailing activities.
Optional Involvement
Participate as much or as little as you like.
Passenger
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Yes
Sharing the cooking & washing up
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We aim to be part of the race in the action, that said we are uncompromising when it comes to safety and getting everybody involved. We pride ourselves on getting every team member to perform every role on board including helming. We spend more time with those who are less experienced during training to get them used to perfecting new skills. Once the race starts the focus shifts slightly to allow the more experienced members to get something from the experience, however, we still ensure that everyone is an active member of the team and takes on every role.
No optional extras
Tried and tested sailing experiences, from our pick of the world's best operators
All our trips are led by qualified skippers and sailing instructors
We only work with the most reputable sailing operators and yacht providers
Perfect for solo sailors looking to join a crew or groups wanting to charter
Our team is on-hand 24/7 to help you before, during and after your adventure
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