Antigua Race Week
This local sailing week has evolved into an international event attracting competitors from all over the world. Thousands flock to enjoy the party atmosphere and the non-stop social scene. The boats involved are packed with Olympic and round the world sailors so it’s a chance to compete against the cream of the crop. 10 days of racing and partying are what you can expect from Antigua Race Week.
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An ‘all class’ competition, it draws novices and professional yachtsmen alike, from all over the world. One of the top five Regatta's world wide and the biggest in the Caribbean, it's a high profile event with a laid back vibe!
In 1996, more than 200 boats competed in Race Week. Competitors included huge 70-foot maxi-yachts, hot one design boats like Melges and J boats, live-aboard cruisers and a growing fleet of chartered bareboats that allow wider numbers of sailors to participate.
Yachters from around the globe participate in races between 16 and 28 miles long, boasting sponsors such as Rolex, American Express and American National Bank. Year after year this prestigous sailing regatta continues to attract world class yachts and yachtsmen to race in the beautiful waters of Antigua. Now the largest warm-water sailboat race in the world, Antigua Race Week began modestly in 1967 when 14 local charter boats got together to relax at the end of the winter season after the last customers departed. Once again, sailing equipment manufacturers will be showing that they understand the need to test and innovate using racing.
During your sailing trip to Antigua Race Week you will discover some of these beautiful beaches around Antigua. English Harbor is a perfect, land-locked refuge for boats, but Dickenson Bay boasts the palm-lined beaches travel brochures trumpet. You will sail on board of the Super catamaran visiting Les Saintes, Guadeloupe with course to Antigua. On Antigua you will participate exiting events and observe the legendary Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Experience the fantastic atmosphere of this famous Caribbean regatta!
Racing enthusiasts return year after year from all over the world for this major event in the worldwide yachting calendar to compete in the perfect conditions of warm, steady trade winds. Escape to paradise, sail, soak up the sun, swim in the crystal clear waters of Antigua.
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