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SUPERYACHTS SET FOR ANTIGUA
Monday 26th November 2018


UNESCO World Heritage site; Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua. (Ted Martin)

The 9th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua will take place from Jan 30 – Feb 3, 2019 featuring a programme of four races held over four days. The magnificent fleet take part in spectacular racing, with daily pursuit races along the stunning south coast of Antigua. Warm trade winds and ocean swell produce ideal conditions. Sailors from all over the world gather for competitive racing and fun-filled social events including a glorious prize giving held at the Admiral's Inn.

Designed to be solely for the pleasure of superyacht owners, their guests and crew, the Superyacht Challenge Antigua organises competitive racing and laid back parties. Every evening a social event is held within the magnificent confines of the UNESCO World Heritage site; Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua. The Superyacht Challenge Antigua is the first superyacht regatta for the 2019 season and will feature a stunning array of yachts.


The 112ft German Frers sloop Spiip. (www.clairematches.com).


The only trophy awarded at the Superyacht Challenge is the Gosnell Trophy. (Ted Martin)

The much-travelled 148ft (45m) Dubois ketch Catalina, formerly known as Timoneer, is the heart and soul of the regatta. The only trophy awarded at the Superyacht Challenge is the Gosnell Trophy, which is the bell of Timoneer donated by the previous owners of the yacht. The Gosnell Trophy is awarded after a vote by the competitors and the race committee, as having competed in the Spirit of the Regatta, both afloat and ashore. The holder of the Gosnell Trophy is the powerful 112ft (34m) German Frers designed sloop, Spiip, which will be back to defend their win in the 2018 Corsairs Class.


112ft (34m) Sparkman & Stephens sloop Kawil. (www.clairematches.com).

The 2017 Buccaneers Class winner returns to the regatta, the 112ft (34m) Sparkman & Stephens sloop Kawil showed her prowess in the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race, winning her class. Oyster 82 (25m) Zig Zag has competed in the last three editions of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, and has been class runner-up on two occasions. Zig Zag will be returning for the 2019 edition with ambitions on that elusive class win.


Fun-filled social events at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua. (www.clairematches.com).


The 140ft German Frers designed ketch Rebecca. (www.clairematches.com)

The 140ft (42m) German Frers ketch Rebecca is one of the world's most beautiful superyachts. Rebecca first raced in the Superyacht Challenge Antigua in 2012 taking first place, and this will be her fifth appearance. The 112ft (34m) sloop Nilaya, designed by Reichel Pugh, will be taking part in her third Superyacht Challenge Antigua, including a class win in 2016. Nilaya has been one of the most successful high-performance sailing boats launched in the modern era, having won both the Rolex Maxi Yacht Cup, and the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta on three occasions.


The 112ft (34m) Reichel Pugh sloop Nilaya. (www.clairematches.com)


Charity Paddle Board Competition  (Ted Martin).

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