Overview

      April 27th to May 3rd 2013

Known as the Caribbean’s hottest sailing week, Antigua Sailing Week is one of the world’s premier racing regattas.  Held in late April/early May each year, this regatta for ocean going yachts has been running for over 40 years and attracts yachts and sailors from countries all over the world, as well as thousands of spectators.

Antigua Sailing Week is a Caribbean Sailing Association event and is run using the CSA Rating Rule.  The actual Sailing Week comprises five days of competitive racing beginning on the Sunday.  Racing takes place for approximately three to four hours per day and is run out of English and Falmouth Harbours on the south coast of Antigua.

No description of Antigua Sailing Week is complete without a mention of the famous social scene.  Heavily sponsored by some top international brands, socializing and partying are a significant part of each day’s activities.  Midweek there is the famous Lay Day where spectators and competitors join in fun events centred around Antigua Yacht Club as well as enjoying all the sights and activities that Antigua has to offer.  The awards presentation takes place on Friday evening after the final day of racing.  Celebrations and serious rum drinking continue into the small hours at the awards presentation party, which every year provides Sailing Week with a glamorous finale.