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First held in 1968, Antigua Sailing Week 2024 is back with 13 racing classes for teams representing 20 different nations. On April 27, the start gun will

The 54th edition of Antigua Sailing Week attracted boats and crew from over 20 nations, with sailors competing from six continents. Moderate trade winds and tropical heat blessed the racing all week; sailing conditions were absolutely fabulous. Antigua Sailing Week is the most celebrated regatta in the Caribbean and the…

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The 2023 Antigua Sailing Week on April 30-May 6 attracted boats and crew from over 20 nations, with sailors competing from six continents. With moderate

Budget Marine's Jolly Harbour store celebrates its 30th anniversary, with founder Robbie Ferron noting the consistency of yacht activity in the area. Antigua's predictable importing procedure, coupled with a growing interest in the destination, has led to a healthy sector. The celebration included gifts for customers and support for the Budget Marine High Tide regatta and Antigua's Island Girls team in the Pacific 2023 Challenge.

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Today's final race of the 2023 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was held with the sun beating down on a slight swell of deep blue Caribbean sea. The trade

The twenty-mile long Butterfly Course was on the schedule for Race two of the 2023 Antigua Classic Regatta, a favourite course of many of the classic

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Story and photos by Edwin Gifford The 34th annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will get underway today from historic Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour. The event kicks off at 10am with the traditional Concours d’Elegance show in which participating vessels are displayed and judged.   There will be racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday from…