January 2018 - Antigua and Barbuda
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Amazing Seamanship Skills by Superyacht Captain and Crew in heartwrenching Rescue
Caroline Blatter 06 Apr 2023
Antigua / St. Kitts / St. Maarten / St. Martin / St. Kitts & Nevis / Crew Training & Courses / Caribbean & Central America / Safety Equipment / Fire / Liferafts - Supply & Service / Crew The humbling and challenging rescue on the 27th March 2023, by Captain Thomas Auckland and the crew of SY Genevieve, the 37m Ocean Cruising Performance Cutter built by Alloy Yachts of New Zealand, in Caribbean waters off the coast of St. Kitts.
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Much respected & loved English Harbour community member, Lisa Nicholson, passes away...
Caroline Blatter 30 Mar 2023
Antigua / Antigua and Barbuda / Caribbean & Central America / About/General Information Honoured member of the English Harbour community Lisa Nicholson passed away peacefully at home on the 20th of March 2023 surrounded by loved ones.
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Thrilling Finishes for 2023 RORC Races in the Caribbean
Caroline Blatter 24 Feb 2023
Antigua / Lanzarote / Grenada / Canary Islands / Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / About/General Information RORC offer some of the most challenging offshore races in the world! 2023 has lived up to RORC's reputation with superb sailing & records broken in the Transatlantic Race and now Caribbean 600, with possibly the closest finish in racing history after a 600 mile intense race!
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The Yacht Servant - The World's Largest Yacht Carrier
Caroline Blatter 02 Dec 2022
Martinique / Antigua and Barbuda / U.S. Virgin Islands / Caribbean & Central America / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Yacht Transport At 214m (702ft), the world’s largest yacht carrier, 'Yacht Servant', almost doubles the capacity of her predecessors, with a float-on, float-off service, transporting yachts across the Atlantic, and once a year across the Pacific!
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Superb Sailing & Fun at Antigua Sailing Week 2022
Caroline Blatter 05 May 2022
Antigua / Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / About/General Information Eighty-seven teams from over 20 different countries have been enjoying tropical conditions at one of the world’s best sailing playgrounds...This the 53rd Antigua Sailing Week!
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The IMA Caribbean Maxi Challenge 2022
Caroline Blatter 28 Nov 2021
Antigua / Grenada / St. Maarten / St. Martin / St. Barth’s / Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies The new IMA Caribbean Maxi Challenge series for 2022 is such a positive step for the Caribbean - with one offshore and three inshore Races open to all Maxi Yachts of 60ft + LOA, adding new structured competitive Races for Maxi Yacht owners.
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Jane Finch's Celebration of Life in Antigua
Caroline Blatter 12 Nov 2021
Antigua / Barbuda / Antigua and Barbuda / Caribbean & Central America / About/General Information There will be a Celebration of Jane's Life on Saturday 13th November 2021, at the Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre, English Harbour, and a Live Stream over You Tube for those around the world, who would like to join Jareese and Jane's Family.
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Antigua and Barbuda Welcomes Vaccinated Visitors
Caroline Blatter 29 Sep 2021
Antigua / Barbuda / Antigua and Barbuda / Caribbean & Central America / About/General Information With the impending start of the 2022 yachting season, The Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association (ABMA) and its members are looking forward to welcoming visitors safely to its shores. From October 1st, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a new travel advisory that all incoming passengers to the twin-island state must be vaccinated.
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Rapid Antigen Tests - Lateral Flow Tests on board Yachts
Caroline Blatter 11 Feb 2021
Antigua / Barbuda / Antigua and Barbuda / Caribbean & Central America / Medical Services / Pharmacies / Complimentary Therapies / About/General Information In response to demand, well known Medical Support Offshore (MSOS) have sourced Rapid Antigen Tests for SARS COVID-19 – which can be sent out to yachts in locations around the world. However, they have decided to support four chosen charities with proceeds of the sales of the Tests. The total keeps growing, and is phenomenal!
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10th Anniversary Edition - The Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2020
Caroline Blatter 11 Mar 2020
Antigua / Barbuda / Antigua and Barbuda / Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies 11 - 15th March in stunningly restored Nelsons Dockyard, where history meets modern superyachts... and 'where fair racing and good companionship are valued above all else…'
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It’s a wrap for a vintage season of winter sun regattas
Caroline Blatter 08 May 2019
Antigua / Antigua and Barbuda / St. Maarten / St. Martin / St. Barth’s / Regattas & Cruising Rallies The close of the 52nd Antigua Sailing Week marks the end of the Caribbean racing season. It’s been a busy season – the islands that were so badly damaged by the autumn 2017 hurricanes, with some struggling to run events this time last year, have made a remarkable recovery thanks as much as anything to the huge efforts of their local communities and dockside businesses, supported by international…
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BIG BOAT ACTION FROM SPRING REGATTAS
Caroline Blatter 01 Mar 2019
Antigua / Barbuda / Antigua and Barbuda / St. Maarten / St. Martin / New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies 2019 got off with a bang with two superyacht regattas & an offshore 600 nm Race - providing plenty of excitement in both hemispheres!
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Superyacht Regattas & Boat Shows to kick off 2019
Caroline Blatter 22 Jan 2019
Miami / Newport / Palma & Puerto Portals / Barcelona / Antigua / Sardinia / Dubai / Singapore / St. Maarten / St. Martin / Australia / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Regattas & Cruising Rallies Once again there is a thrilling programme of superyacht regattas around the world – as well as an array of international Boat Shows.We take a look at the first 6 months of 2019... Regattas 30 January – 2 February: The New Zealand Millennium Cup, Auckland The 24.72m custom built Ammomite is the yacht to beat in this down under event, coming soon, in what the organisers describe as one of…
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Racing in Antigua signals an end to the Caribbean season..
Caroline Blatter 22 May 2018
Antigua / Barbuda / Antigua and Barbuda / Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies Antigua was ablaze with activity in April, with many yachts and crew enjoying the traditional Trade Winds & infamous Caribbean hospitality. First with the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, now in its 31st year, attracting 29 yachts whose ages spanned 79 years and 100ft in length! Running from 19th-23rd April, the single handed race opened the Regatta followed by four days of lively racing often in…
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Superyacht Regattas of 2018/19
16 Mar 2018 Newport / Sardinia / Mallorca / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Thailand / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies
The Bucket Regatta, St Barths 15-18 March 2018 The best loved superyacht regatta in the Caribbean attracts more than 20 of the world’s great superyachts. At least three J Class yachts have already entered for the March 2018 event, along with a collection of stunning yachts from 27m in size to the majestic 56m Perini Navi Zenji. The fleet gathers in Gustavia’s harbour for the three-day…
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The 2018 Superyacht Challenge Antigua
Caroline Blatter 06 Feb 2018
Antigua / Antigua and Barbuda / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies The 2018 Superyacht Challenge Antigua finished as it started – on a high note with ‘pure enjoyement’ for the Owners, Captains & crew of the majestic sailing yachts taking part. This Superyacht Regatta really is one of a kind – with limited entry & no title sponsorship, it is a wonderful celebration of sailing & socialising in historic Nelson's Dockyard. Participants…
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Keep your Qualifications up to date & brush up your Yachting CV!
Caroline Blatter 29 Jan 2018
Fort Lauderdale / Palma & Puerto Portals / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / South Coast of England & London / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s With Spring around the corner, the next few weeks in February & March are the perfect time for crews to be brushing up on their skills prior to the start of the busy charter and Summer holiday season. Several training centres have been highly recommended to us by Captains and Crews, providing a whole host of courses from STCW basic crew training to specialised courses in security, medical training…
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