Press Releases

Opportunity knocks for Y2K at Antigua Sailing Week The third day of Antigua Sailing Week delivered yet another king-size helping of outstanding racing conditions for hundreds of sailors from all over the world. 15 knots of trade winds, pumping up […]

English Harbour Rum Race Day 1 Racing at the 53rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week kicked off today with English Harbour Rum Race Day 1 on the South Coast of Antigua. Eighty-seven teams from over 20 different countries enjoyed tropical […]

The Peters & May Round Antigua Race is the traditional stand-alone event before the start of Antigua Sailing Week. This year two courses were in use by the Race Committee, including a 26-mile Almost Round Antigua. Moody weather with pewter […]

Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) is delighted to announce Locman Italy as the Official Exclusive Timepiece Sponsor, with a commitment to a three-year contract. Based on the island of Elba, Locman Italy’s owner, Marco Mantovani says: ‘‘We understand how important sailing […]

With the launch of Reggae in the Park last week and the growing momentum as the start of Antigua Sailing Week draws near, Minister of Tourism Charles Max Fernandez, declared his delight at the comeback of the end of season […]

One Hundred and sixteen teams from 37 different countries raced in the 51st edition of Antigua Sailing Week. Strong trade winds blew all week delivering heaven-sent conditions to over 1,000 competitors. Over 3,000 revellers attended Reggae in the Park, featuring […]

Tropical sunshine and 18 knots of solid trade winds piping up to over 20 knots in gusts blessed KPMG Race Day, the last day of action at Antigua Sailing Week. The final awards ceremony and party will take place tonight […]

Johnnie Walker Race Day marked the penultimate day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week. After thunder and lightning, ominous skies and squally conditions were forecast for the morning, racing was postponed for two hours before the international fleet of well […]

Over 3000 fans danced the night away as international reggae star, Tarrus Riley sang his way into their hearts with his classic tunes ‘She’s Royal’; ‘Gimme Likkle One Drop’ as well as a selection of new tracks. For 90 minutes, […]

Global Bank of Commerce Day at Antigua Sailing Week is all about supporting aspiring youth sailors. The Youth to Keelboat Programme (Y2K) was launched in January 2018 by the Antigua & Barbuda Sailing Association (ABSA) in conjunction with Antigua Sailing […]

Strong trade winds continued for Fever-Tree Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week where the rodeo ride upwind was rewarded with double-digit boat speed downwind, blasting through warm Caribbean surf. Sailors from 37 different countries have come to Antigua Sailing Week […]

Race starts at Rendezvous Bay during ASW 2017© Paul Wyeth Antigua Sailing Week is delighted to partner once again with Dream Yacht Charter in its second year of a three-year sponsorship as the Official Exclusive Bareboat and By-the-Cabin Charter Sponsor […]

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club announces that the second edition of the Antigua Bermuda Race will start on May 9, 2018. The 935-mile offshore race is organized in association with Antigua Sailing Week and is supported by the Bermuda Tourism […]