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The day before the official start of the
Yacht Regatta is the The Boat International Concours
d’Elegance., an opportunity for owners and crew to show off
the care and attention they give to their yacht, with prizes
for both privately and professionally maintained yachts.
Judging takes place in one day, Marina where the beauty and
spectacle of over 50 classic yachts anchored at the Antigua
Yacht Club Marina is a truly magnificent sight.
There follows three days of racing
from and back to Falmouth Harbour , are a celebration of the
elegance of these vessels, and is easily viewed from land
from the many vista points along the coast line. The huge
tall ships navigating the course, take you right back in
history.
The whole regatta has the feel of a
bygone era, with the inclusion of Heritage Day Festival,
where you can catch sailors bedecked in period costume after
the last day of racing. This is also the home of a giant tea
party which completes the feeling that you have been
transported to an English Garden – apart from the lush
tropical gardens behind the Admiral’s Inn Hotel, and the
soaring temperatures.
The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is a
truly fantastic spectacle not to be missed in Antigua. The
camaraderie of all involved is infectious. To find out more
visit us at:
www.antiguaclassics.com |
