Press Releases - Antigua and Barbuda
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It’s a wrap for a vintage season of winter sun regattas
Caroline Blatter 08 May 2019
St. Barth’s / Antigua / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / St. Maarten / St. Martin / Antigua and Barbuda 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
New Zealand / Barbuda / Antigua / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / St. Maarten / St. Martin / Antigua and Barbuda 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
Palma & Puerto Portals / Australia / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Barcelona / Dubai / Sardinia / Miami / Antigua / Singapore / Newport / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / St. Maarten / St. Martin 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
Caribbean & Central America / Barbuda / Antigua / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Antigua and Barbuda 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 New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Sardinia / Thailand / Newport / Mallorca / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Shoreside Activities & Events / Antigua and Barbuda
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 / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Shoreside Activities & Events / Antigua and Barbuda 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
Palma & Puerto Portals / New Zealand / Fort Lauderdale / St. Barth’s / South Coast of England / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Antigua and Barbuda 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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