ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA

NEWS AND SPECIALS

Back to Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

2011 ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA - RACE 2
Monday 18th April 2011

The second of the four races in the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta took place today under varying light winds and sporadic rain showers!  Undeterred the 68 strong fleet of classic yachts left the Antigua Yacht Club Marina docks and Falmouth bay this morning to meet the multiple challenges ahead of them as they rounded the three marks of the shortened Butterfly course of approximately 12 miles - just one wing of the Butterfly!

The committee decided on the shortened course due to the disappointing weather conditions returning to Antigua today as the trough of low pressure located to the east of the island returned to give the island some much needed rain.

So it was under dark threatening clouds and in patchy, light and flukey winds varying from as little as 4 knots to a maximum of just 12 knots that the first of the fleet crossed the startline for the reach out to the first mark.
A noticable steep opposing swell hindered competitors further and these combined sea and wind conditions certainly did no favors for the heavier schooner's and workboats. Thankfully the breeze did gradually increase during the morning with a pronounced lift noticed around 11.30 giving a much needed boost to the forerunners on the beat towards the Shirley Heights mark as well as to those still on the outward broad reach to the second.

A brief interlude of sunshine gave photographer's a chance to shoot some impressive images and despite the weather there were
some spectacles to shoot today, none more so than the magnificent schooner Elena under - her mightily impressive - full "'7 sail" sail plan. Even the big Spirit of Tradition Class A contenders found the weather conditions taxing today." It was character building out there!" stated a 'J' Class crew member! Despite the conditions the 'J's again sailed a very good race finishing ahead of Rebecca and Marie.

The Carriacou sloops also enjoyed the light wind conditions and Summer Cloud was first of the seven to cross the line again
today.

Whilst Donald Tofias's and his 'W' Class 'White Wings' retained their lead in Spirit of Tradition B class he admitted that there was an element of luck involved to sailing under today's flukey conditions. The luck was certainly with him today as following an excellent start White Wings romped around the course crossing the finishing line carrying her impressive and distinctive spinnaker.

The official regatta merchandiser and crew uniform supplier, 'On Deck' continued brisk business from their booth on the AntiguaYacht Club lawn. The official regatta 'T' shirts are in high demand and not suprisingly today, their squall jackets too!

Mount Gay Rum, the main ingredient in last nights Dark and Stormy cocktails continues to be enjoyed by all as last minute
preperations are made for this evenings Musical Night at the AYC when crew are invited to bring along their musical talent and 'Jam with the Band'...the fabulous 'Time Machine' promising another fabulous party at this the 24th. Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.


Click here for all News and Specials for Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

 
connect with antiguanice.com
FacebookTwitterYoutubeNewsletterRSS

contact
TEL: +1 (268) 460-1799
EMAIL: antiguaclassicsregatta@gmail.com
FIND US ON: Facebook
WEBSITE: Click here

news and specials

NOTICE OF RACE AND REGISTRATION OPEN

Wednesday 17th July 2024
Join us by registering your classic yacht for an unforgettable regatta....
Read More

GRAND FINALE OF CLASSICS

Wednesday 24th April 2024
The Grand Finale of Classics took place in Nelson’s Dockyard on April 21st, after an amazing week ...
Read More

ANTIGUA CLASSIC REGATTA FINAL DAY

Tuesday 23rd April 2024
The Antigua Classic Regatta Final Day had perfect weather conditions. Check the full results ...
Read More

CLASSICS REGATTA DAY ONE

Friday 19th April 2024
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta got off to a slow start with calm southerly winds ...
Read More

ANTIGUA CLASSIC REGATTA STARTS THIS WEEK

Monday 15th April 2024
The largest fleet since 2014 is poised for the 2024 classics regatta, starting on 17th April...
Read More

All News Stories and Specials


photo gallery
To view more photos of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta click here View Image Gallery
To view more photos of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta click here View Image Gallery
To view more photos of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta click here View Image Gallery
To view more photos of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2011 click here View Image Gallery

whats on

ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 2025

Wednesday 16th April 2025. Read More

ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 2025

Thursday 17th April 2025. Read More

ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 2025

Friday 18th April 2025. Read More

ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 2025

Saturday 19th April 2025. Read More

ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 2025

Sunday 20th April 2025. Read More

All Whats On Listings