Race Day Sponsors

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY

Antigua (pronounced An-tee'ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. The twin-island paradise offers visitors two uniquely distinct experiences, ideal temperatures year-round, a rich history, vibrant culture, exhilarating excursions, award-winning resorts, mouth-watering cuisine and 365 stunning pink and white-sand beaches - one for every day of the year. The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, Antigua comprises 108-square miles with rich history and spectacular topography that provides a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson’s Dockyard, the only remaining example of a Georgian fort a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Antigua’s tourism events calendar includes the Antigua and Barbuda Wellness Month, Run in Paradise, prestigious Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week, Antigua and Barbuda Art Week and the annual Antigua Carnival; known as the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, is the ultimate celebrity hideaway. The island lies 27 miles north-east of Antigua and is just a 15-minute plane ride away. Barbuda is known for its untouched 11-mile stretch of pink sand beach and as the home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere.

PETERS & MAY

PETERS & MAY

Global specialists in Yacht Transport and trusted by 4000+ clients annually is the Official shipping and logistics partner to Antigua Sailing Week since 2017 and proud title sponsor of the Round Antigua Race. Peters & May has over forty years' experience delivering world-class international logistics services. It specialises in the global shipping of commercial and private vessels, as well as offering transport solutions for a wide range of cargo by air, land, and sea. https://www.petersandmay.com/en/ For more information and a schedule of upcoming trans-atlantic sailings visit https://www.petersandmay.com/en/sailing-schedules/

English Harbour 5 Year Old Rum

English Harbour 5 Year Old Rum

A smooth, light bodied award-winning rum enjoyed neat or in a signature cocktail/rum punch. Available in 5, 10 and 1981 vintage. A taste of Antigua and Barbuda for the rum connoisseur. www.antiguadistillery.com

Exclusive Sponsors

Gill

Gill

Gill are Pioneers of technical marine product, protecting adventurers against the elements. An idea first born on British waters in 1975 by founder Nick Gill, a passionate sailor who wanted to create a range of sailing product engineered for the elements, the best fabrics, the best features, the best quality.

Now trusted for almost 50 years, Gill has grown into an established technical apparel brand, meeting consumer needs both on and off the water and continues to combine innovative design with the latest fabric technology.

Distributed around the world to 37 countries and via a global ecommerce platform, Gill remains the choice for performance and reliability – the best-selling OS2 Offshore jacket and the award-winning glove range epitomizes Gill.

www.gillmarine.com


HEINEKEN BEER

HEINEKEN BEER

Heineken is a leading global brewer and one of the world's most recognized and valuable brands. With a rich history dating back to 1864, Heineken is known for its uncompromising commitment to quality, innovation. The brand's distinctive green bottle and iconic red star are synonymous with exceptional beer enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. The flagship brand, Heineken, is the world’s most valuable beer brand, a global icon that embodies the values and standards we commit to with all our other great beers and ciders. People around the world love Heineken because they know that no matter where they are when they open a bottle, they’re going to enjoy the same crisp, consistent quality that beer lovers have been enjoying for over a century. Almost anywhere you set foot in the world, you’ll find people reaching for the original Heineken they know and love: cold, crisp high-quality Heineken, housed in that iconic green bottle with the red star and the smiling ‘e’.

SEAHAWK PAINTS

SEAHAWK PAINTS

A trendsetter of marine bottom paints, the Sea Hawk Paints brand established in 1978, is dedicated to bringing only the highest quality products and customer satisfaction to today's mariner.  Sea Hawk Paints provide a wide array of application specific marine bottom paint coating products that include a variety of polishing and ablative antifouling paints, water-based paints, primers, cleaners, and other speciality products. A long-time champion of Caribbean sailors and sport fishermen, Sea Hawk provides boat owners the highest quality, most pleasurable to use, application specific solutions for protecting and enhancing the performance of their vessels Family owned for over 45 years, Sea Hawk Paints is now part of the larger AkzoNobel group and continues its commitment to excellence in producing high quality premium solutions and service for the marine industry. Sea Hawk remains on a path of growth locally and continues to expand into global markets.

CALVIN AIR HELICOPTERS

CALVIN AIR HELICOPTERS

CalvinAir Helicopters is a premier helicopter service based in Antigua & Barbuda, offering air transportation throughout the Caribbean in VIP-equipped Airbus H130 helicopters. CalvinAir provides fully-narrated aerial tours, VIP transfers, and customized charter services, making it a premiere provider of bespoke Caribbean air travel and tourism. www.calvinair.com  

SUNSAIL

SUNSAIL

Sunsail is a leading global yacht charter company with a fleet of over 300 yachts in over 20 destinations worldwide. Sunsail offers a variety of yacht charter options, including bareboat, flotilla, and skippered charters.