Press release, St. John’s, May 05, 2022: Racing crews and fun lovers joined forces on Pigeon Point beach for a day of water and land-based challenges on Lay Day, the traditional rest day during Antigua Sailing Week (ASW). This year’s […]
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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 […]
The second day of Antigua Sailing Week was blessed with stunning conditions with 15-20 knots of wind from the east. Bright sunshine, ocean swell and solid trade winds provided the perfect cocktail for thrilling racing at the world-famous regatta. Winners […]
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 Race Manager, Jaime Torres runs through the runners and riders and the provisional class splits for the world-famous Antigua Sailing Week celebrating the 53rd edition of the bucket-list Caribbean regatta. Racing starts on 30 April with the […]
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 […]
Winning class at Antigua Sailing Week is worthy of proper celebration, but the biggest prize is the Lord Nelson Trophy which has been awarded 51 times since 1968. The regatta attracts teams from all over the world and this year […]
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 […]
The 2018 Antigua Bermuda Race is organised by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in association with Antigua Sailing Week, and supported by the Bermuda Tourism Authority and Goslings Rum. The second edition of the 935-mile oceanic race will start off […]
In the spirit of giving, our Xmas gift to early entrants for 2018 Antigua Sailing Week is a copy of our informative book – Antigua Sailing Week: The First 50 Years. This hardcover book gives a complete history of Antigua Sailing Week from […]
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 […]
June 2017 saw Peters & May Group break another record with the largest number of yachts shipped on a single vessel. This Caribbean season saw 7 Peters & May operated Sailings departing from Antigua, St Thomas and Fort Lauderdale with […]
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 […]
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