As it Happens

Antigua Sailing Week’s opening party sponsored by Citizenship by Investment Unit © Tim Wright – Photoaction.com/ASW April 22, 2026: Antigua, W.I. – Nelson’s Dockyard welcomed sailors from all over the world to the Copper & Lumber Store Hotel for a weather and safety […]

© Visual Echo Antigua Sailing Week roared to life at the Falmouth Rectory Grounds Tuesday night with its beloved opening celebration, “Reggae in the Park.” Local Antiguans and international sailors joined together under the stars to hear good music and […]

When he was just 14, local Antiguan Carrack Jones set a world record in November 2023 by sailing an Optimist dinghy 31 hours / 100 nautical miles solo from Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, to Simpson Bay, St. Maarten through open ocean, an […]

You may have seen the headlines and read the articles, but still be wondering exactly what’s happening with the NEW Antigua Racing Cup (April 9-12) and the  updated Antigua Sailing Week (April 22 – 26).  Perhaps you’re thinking about registering and want to be […]

Start your Antigua Sailing Week experience the right way, with good reggae and great island energy. There’s only one place to drop anchor on Tuesday, 21 April 2026: Reggae in the Park 15. Reggae in the Park sets the tone […]

As Antigua Sailing Week ushers in its refreshed format — blending competitive racing with a cruising rally spirit — it’s the sailors themselves who bring the concept to life. From lifelong Caribbean campaigners and multigenerational family teams to first-time international […]

For more than half a century, Antigua Sailing Week has been one of the Caribbean’s most recognizable sailing events. For racers, it has meant tight courses off the south coast, competitive fleets, and long afternoons dissecting starts over cold drinks. […]

Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) is delighted to welcome Virgin Atlantic back as its Official Transatlantic Airline Sponsor for the 2026 edition of this well loved regatta, taking place April 22–26, 2026. After a brief hiatus, the renewed partnership marks a […]

It’s been some 40 years since Chuck Bayer sailed the stunning waters around Antigua when he was sailing on an Andrews 90-footer La Concorde. Since then, he’s been racking up championship titles around North America; he’s a 3-time North American Beneteau 36.7 […]

Antigua Sailing Week is proud to announce the launch of its annual School Art Competition, presented by Happy Kids, inviting students across Antigua and Barbuda to showcase their creativity while celebrating the spirit of discovery that defines the event. Now […]

Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) will turn up the rhythm on April 25th, with the launch of Riddim & Tides, a vibrant daytime celebration at stunning Ffryes Beach on the west coast of the island. Inspired by the Caribbean’s growing culture […]

2026 celebrates Antigua Sailing Week’s evolution into a relaxed, point-to-point cruising experience. The new format emphasizes cruise-in-company sailing and optional competitive elements. Mark your calendars now – April 22-26. Crews seeking the excitement of a start line and buoy roundings will […]

The organizers of the 57th Antigua Sailing Week, are pleased to unveil the 2026 Notice of Race for the regatta & rally which takes place April 22 – 26. Next year marks a significant evolution for the event, now reimagined as a 4-day destination sailing experience […]

The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Investment is pleased to announce that a new vision for yachting in Antigua and Barbuda is beginning to take shape, building on the long-established brand of Antigua Sailing Weekand the island’s proud maritime […]