As it Happens

The organisers of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) have issued the Notice of Race for the 53rd edition of the regatta.  Racing enthusiasts worldwide are invited to compete in the 2021 of ASW from April 25 to April 30, 2021. All […]

Antigua and Barbuda is providing much needed space for workers throughout the world, with the launch of its Nomad Digital Residence (NDR) Programme, that allows persons to work safely and with ease from the twin-island paradise for as long as […]

Are you heading from the USA to the Caribbean this autumn ?  You can now simplify your plans because Peters and May now offers monthly opportunity to ship your yacht and containers via this route!    If you are interested […]

Responding to an increased demand for domestic leisure activities, Dream Yacht Charter has expanded its US offerings with the opening of two new bases – Florida Keys & St. Thomas, USVI. Florida Keys’ is one of three southeast Florida destinations […]

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to challenge countries around the world, Antigua and Barbuda are no exception.  Currently, yachting stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about the potential for some return to normality as it pertains to yacht racing events for 2021. […]

Peters & May and Oslo Bulk have recently confirmed their partnership with a new monthly heavy lift sailing between US East Coast and the Caribbean for yacht transport. The service southbound will load from Newport, RI, Savannah and Port Everglades […]

SWAT is pleased to announce a brand new office location! We are happy to be joining Dive Carib, Island Fusion Restaurant, The Lodge & Mainstay Caribbean on the premises of the National Sailing Academy in English Harbour. To celebrate our […]

ASW would like to announce a new deadline date for the Harper’s School Art Competition submissions, which had been postponed due to the national shutdown and other measures in place to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The competition, […]

The Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) committee is delighted to announce the 2020 Jan Santos Trophy is being awarded to Ms. Ethelyn Phillip of English Harbour, Antigua. Annually, since 2001 Antigua Sailing Week bestows the special Jan Santos Trophy to highlight […]

This weekend would have found us participating in the official opening of the 53rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) and the Peters & May Round Antigua Race Prize Giving to kick off an incredible week of racing. The inevitable […]

Antigua and Barbuda is spreading words of encouragement and kindness around the world, by writing messages in the sand, aimed at uplifting persons around the world during the coronavirus pandemic.  The inspiring messages will be written on some of Antigua […]

In adherence with National preventive measures implemented around the Covid-19 pandemic, the annual ASW Harper’s School Art Competition has been suspended. We acknowledge that many students had been working diligently on their entries before the closure of all educational institutions […]

As a result of national and global measures being taken to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and the priority being the health & safety of our citizens, competitors, spectators and volunteers, the decision to cancel Antigua Sailing Week is the only […]

Youth sailors (13 – 25) from across Antigua and Barbuda will once again, be participating as racing crew members during the 53rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) April 26 – May 1, 2020. Over 40 hopefuls have signed up […]

Artistic and creative students aged 5 to 18 across Antigua and Barbuda are invited to design a poster for the 2020 Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) Harper’s School Arts Competition. “We want this to be a truly national event with entries […]

How did you go from racer to ASW Race Manager? It’s a simple story. The economy in Puerto Rico has been weak since Maria. That prompted the shutdown of my business, so I couldn’t afford to keep racing my boats. […]

The Antigua Sailing Week management team has listened to feedback from our sailors. As a result, we are happy to announce that effective immediately, our new entry fee refund policy is to refund 100% of any entry fee payment. This generous refund […]

If you are a cruiser or an owner who is interested in getting a taste of the racing life, check out our Club Class which has expanded and improved in its third year. This class is open to sailors who want to participate […]