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The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, with its unique blend of sport, tradition, camaraderie and maritime heritage, starts next Wednesday, April 17th and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. The racing will be held off the scenic south coast of the island while the onshore events will be in Nelson’s Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is dripping in history.
With the largest registered fleet of classic boats since 2014, this year’s regatta is poised to be a truly spectacular event. From the 177-foot sister ships Chronos and Rhea to the 29-foot Falmouth quay punt, Phoebe of Fowey, a diverse range of vessels will grace the waters off Antigua’s picturesque shores. The beautiful 70-foot custom cutter Galatea built in 1899 will be the oldest yacht on the water while Chloe Giselle, a spirit of tradition sloop built in 2014 with long overhangs, low profiles and smooth lines that gives her the look of a classic 1930’s yacht, will be the youngest. There is also an impressive line of other yachts including the magnificent 115-foot staysail schooner Eros, the majestic 114-foot ketch Saharet of Tyre, the three-masted square topsail schooner Alvei, the marconi yawl Nordwind built by the German navy in 1939, the legendary racing yawl Bolero, The Blue Peter who will be back for her tenth Classic Regatta, the beautiful schooners Charm III and Adventurer and a fleet of local Carriacou sloops as well as a host of others making this a fantastic fleet.
An eruption of primping and polishing is expected in Nelson’s Dockyard before judging of the Concours d’Elégance gets under way on Wednesday afternoon. A team of prestigious judges, led by Jane Coombs, wife of the Regatta founder Kenny Coombs, will inspect the meticulously maintained classic yachts and have the unenviable task of selecting the winners.
Racing begins Thursday morning and the boats and crews will test their mettle on the Classic Regatta’s tried and true courses. Racing continues through Sunday before the skippers try their hands at multi-tasking in the single-handed race on Monday. The winners will be awarded a barrel of English Harbour Rum at the Awards Ceremony on Monday night.
Sponsors English Harbour Rum and Red Stripe Beer will light the fuse on a jam-packed social schedule at the Welcome Party on Wednesday night. There is a happy hour after the racing every night of the regatta where sailors will be entertained with steel drums, stilt walkers and a fire eater at Caribbean Night, an Open Mic Night and a Rain Gutter Regatta where teams from each yacht build a ten-inch boat and race it down a rain gutter. Sunday afternoon during the Parade of Classics, visitors can take in the timeless beauty of these yachts as they pass through English Harbour. Viewing tents with food and beverage service will be set up on the lawn in front of the Copper and Lumber Store Hotel. Monday afternoon the focus shifts to the Admiral’s Inn for the Cream Tea and Gig Racing. After the evening Prize-Giving Ceremony, join us for dinner on the lawn outside Copper and Lumber and remember to put on your dancing shoes to dance the night away under the swaying palms.
The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is a unique blend of elegance and adrenaline, celebrating the timeless beauty of classic yachts and the spirit of competitive sailing. World-renowned for the beautiful yachts that participate as well as the camaraderie of those that sail them, it is a place where friendships form, sea stories are swapped and indelible memories are made. We cannot wait to see the sailors, our enthusiastic volunteers, generous sponsors and gifted photographers. We extend a warm Antiguan welcome to all who join us so buckle up and enjoy the ride!
For more information visit antiguaclassics.com .
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By Oliver Pearson
Born out of the Antigua Sailing Week, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta sees a number of historic yachts gather in Falmouth Harbour for a week of breathtaking racing around some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful waters.
From traditional island crafts to ketches, sloops, and schooners, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta has been entertaining scores of discerning crowds since the mid-1980s.
With the trade winds of Antigua propelling vessels across the cobalt blue waters surrounding the harbour, visitors are provided an exceptional vantage point to observe big names performing at their highest capacity.
What’s more, with the Antigua Yacht Club hosting the event, guests are treated to ongoing hospitality over the week and an appropriately social programme.
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From this informal race, Antigua Sailing Week was formed in 1967, and in those days all of the yachts were classic. ... and great camaraderie in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, places the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta in a class of its own. 16 - 21 April 2025. Nelson's Dockyard - Antigua. Latest Posts. Notice of Race and Registration Open ...
For our final event of the week bring your sailing and rowing gigs, varnished runabouts and trusty crew to The Admirals Inn for a fun-filled afternoon of Gig Racing. ... and great camaraderie in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, places the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta in a class of its own. 16 - 21 April 2025. Nelson's Dockyard - Antigua ...
2010 Results. 2009 Results. 2008 Results. 2007 Results. About Us. The magical combination of serious racing, laid-back Antigua hospitality, plenty of rum, sunshine, and great camaraderie in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, places the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta in a class of its own. 16 - 21 April 2025. Nelson's Dockyard - Antigua.
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The Antigua Yacht Club presents the 34th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta! This year, the event is moving back to the traditional period before Antigua Sailing week, and will include. the Single-Handed Race, the Concours d'Elegance, three days of superb racing, the Parade of Sail into English Harbour, the Gig Racing and the Cream Teas.
Posted on 20 Apr 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Easy start to an exciting week The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta got off to a slow start today with unusual calm southerly winds which prompted the race committee to shorten the Old Road course. Posted on 19 Apr Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta starts next week A unique blend of sport ...
The yachts are now starting to arrive at Nelson's Dockyard to participate in the 34th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta this week. Registration will be upstairs in the Officers' Quarters of the Dockyard on Wednesday, April 19th from 9am to 4pm. ... Better every day The second race day of the 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was a vast improvement ...
The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, with its unique blend of sport, tradition, camaraderie and maritime heritage, starts Wednesday, April 17th and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. ... ANTIGUA CLASSIC REGATTA STARTS THIS WEEK. Monday 15th April 2024 The largest fleet since 2014 is poised for the 2024 classics ...
By Editorial Team. Born out of the Antigua Sailing Week, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta sees a number of historic yachts gather in Falmouth Harbour for a week of breathtaking racing around some of the Caribbean's most beautiful waters. Each year, a fantastic line-up of yachts race the 52-nautical-mile course around the island of Antigua ...
The first move by this group has been to change the Event's dates back to the traditional period before Antigua Sailing Week. Thus the 2023 Regatta will take place on 19th to 24th April, to include the Single-Handed Race, the Concours d'Elegance, three days of racing, the Parade of Sail into English Harbour, the Gig Racing and the Cream Teas.
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The Antigua Yacht Club has great pleasure in announcing that, as from next year, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will be run by a new team headed by Paul Deeth. ... The first move by this group has been to change the Event's dates back to the traditional period before Antigua Sailing Week. Thus the 2023 Regatta will take place on 19th to ...
Race one of the 2023 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was sailed on the Old Road Course in perfect sailing conditions in English Harbour, Antigua today. Competitors reported superb 15-20 knot trade winds with moderate swells on the race course and the crystal blue water of the Caribbean sparkling under the sun. Nicky, guest on board The Blue Peter ...
The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 35th edition of our regatta. The regatta will be held in Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua April 17th - 22nd, 2024. Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT and register ASAP by clicking here. Classic yachts will be excited.
ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA. One of the most renowned Classic Races worldwide, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta takes place every April, just before Antigua Sailing Week and is hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club.. The prestigious Antigua Classic Regatta is set to grace the pristine waters of the Caribbean once again in 2024, promising an unparalleled celebration of timeless maritime beauty ...
The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is a unique blend of elegance and adrenaline, celebrating the timeless beauty of classic yachts and the spirit of competitive sailing. World-renowned for the beautiful yachts that participate as well as the camaraderie of those that sail them, it is a place where friendships form, sea stories are swapped and ...
Born out of the Antigua Sailing Week, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta sees a number of historic yachts gather in Falmouth Harbour for a week of breathtaking racing around some of the Caribbean's most beautiful waters. From traditional island crafts to ketches, sloops, and schooners, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta has been entertaining ...
The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, with its unique blend of sport, tradition, camaraderie and maritime heritage, starts next Wednesday, April 17th and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. ... Easy start to an exciting week The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta got off to a slow start today with unusual calm ...
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Easy Start to an Exciting Week. 19 Apr, 2024. read more. Classics Starts Next Week. 13 Apr, 2024. read more. The 2024 Digital Program Is Now Available ... and great camaraderie in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, places the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta in a class of its own. 16 - 21 April 2025. Nelson's Dockyard - Antigua. Latest Posts ...