As it Happens

HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR DICKENSON BAY BEACH BASH

May 10, 2017 In As it Happens For Partygoers No Comment

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 10, 2017 – Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday, May 7 for the Dickenson Bay Beach Bash, which marked the final event of the 50th edition of Antigua Sailing Week. The party has been absent from the […]

A Golden Year

May 6, 2017 In As it Happens For Racers No Comment

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 6, 2017 –The Grand Awards Ceremony for Antigua Sailing Week was held in Nelson’s Dockyard and the UNESCO World Heritage Site was a fitting venue for the 50th edition of this historic occasion. Thousands of sailors […]

Wide Open for the Lord Nelson Trophy

May 5, 2017 In As it Happens For Racers No Comment

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 5, 2017 — Classic trade wind conditions prevailed for the final day of Antigua Sailing Week, serving up one last helping of awesome yacht racing. There were some shock results today, resulting in a number of […]

ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK SPONSOR CALLALOO CAY TO PARTNER WITH WALDORF ASTORIA

May 5, 2017 In As it Happens No Comment

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 5, 2017 –Luxury brand of iconic landmark hotels, The Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, announced the signing of a management agreement with Callaloo Cay Antigua during Antigua Sailing Week. The new partnership will result in the development […]

Discards Reshuffle The Pack – Caribbean Sailing Association Race Day 4

May 4, 2017 In As it Happens For Racers No Comment

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 4, 2017—The penultimate day of racing at the 50th edition of Antigua Sailing Week was held in near perfect conditions off the south coast of Antigua. The Caribbean surf and sea state had moderated in comparison […]

Thrills & Fun at the Nonsuch Bay RS Elite Challenge

May 4, 2017 In As it Happens For Partygoers No Comment

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 4, 2017—After a tremendous Damian Marley experience at Reggae in the Park yesterday evening in Nelson’s Dockyard, it wasn’t a surprise that Presidente Lay Day started with a lay-in until late morning! It was a perfect […]

Johnnie Walker Race Day 3: Hotting Up in Antigua

May 2, 2017 In As it Happens For Racers No Comment

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 2, 2017 — The third day of racing at the 50th edition of Antigua Sailing Week was once again blessed with glorious conditions. Squally pewter skies cleared shortly after the first warning gun and the breeze slowly […]

Fever-Tree Race Day 2: Buzzing in Antigua

May 1, 2017 In As it Happens For Racers No Comment

ST.JOHN’S, Antigua, May 1, 2017— The second day of racing at the 50th edition of Antigua Sailing Week was blessed with awesome conditions, easterly trade winds pumping solid breeze over the cliffs and through the bays on the stunning south coast […]

Dockyard Day Relives Traditions for Sailing Week’s 50th Edition

May 1, 2017 In As it Happens For Partygoers No Comment

Tug-o-war and the greasy pole make a return for the grand finale of the 2017 yachting season ENGLISH HARBOUR, St. Paul’s, May 1, 2017 — The annual Dockyard Day will see the return of a number of traditional events this year as Antigua Sailing […]

English Harbour Rum Race Day 1: Old Traditions New Ways

April 30, 2017 In As it Happens For Racers No Comment

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, April 30, 2017 – Winning skippers on the first day of Antigua Sailing Week included Richard Matthews, taking part in his 37th Antigua Sailing Week and 18 year old Jules Mitchell, who has never skippered at the […]

ASW Commemorative Book Launch

April 30, 2017 In 2016 Photos 2017 Photos As it Happens Photos No Comment

Scenes from the Antgua Sailing Week Commemorative Book Launch held on Tuesday April 18th at Nelson’s Dockyard.

Thriller Round Antigua

April 29, 2017 In As it Happens For Racers No Comment

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, April 29, 2017–The Peters & May Round Antigua Race produced a spectacular match race between two magnificent ocean greyhounds with an unbelievable finish. Sir Peter Harrison’s British ketch Sojana and Jean-Paul Riviere’s French sloop, Nomad IV battled […]

Lee Overlay Partners wins the Guadeloupe to Antigua Race

April 29, 2017 In As it Happens For Racers No Comment

Photo Credit: Tim Wright/Photoaction.com ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, April 28, 2017—The Guadeloupe to Antigua Race is organised by Antigua Sailing Week in association with the Antigua Yacht Club and the Triskell Association of Guadeloupe. The Guadeloupe to Antigua Race predates […]