Antigua and Barbuda are renowned for or fine sailing waters, constant trade winds and many bays and beautiful beaches that provide such a fine venue for sailing regattas. Best known internationally are the annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and the Stanford Antigua Sailing Week.

Sailing and yachting make a major contribution to the economy of the island and most importantly to the education and development of our youth. Both the Antigua Yacht Club and the Jolly Harbour Yacht Club have programs for involving the youth of Antigua in the joys of sailing. Model Boat racing has also seen interesting development of custom designed craft modeled after famous yachts that visit and participate in  Antigua Many have gone onto careers in marine trades. Several have represented us at the Olympics, Pan American games, Central American Games and other International events. There are currently 4 young sailors on scholarship at Hampton’s University in the USA.