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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA Tuesday 7th January 2025 We are thrilled to announce that the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is set to be bigger and better than ever! This year, we have a record breaking number of classic yachts registered and excitement is building. Read More
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 | NOTICE OF RACE AND REGISTRATION OPENWednesday 17th July 2024 Join us by registering your classic yacht for an unforgettable regatta. Read More
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 | GRAND FINALE OF CLASSICSWednesday 24th April 2024 The Grand Finale of Classics took place in Nelson’s Dockyard on April 21st, after an amazing week of sailing and camaraderie. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC REGATTA FINAL DAYTuesday 23rd April 2024 The Antigua Classic Regatta Final Day had perfect weather conditions. Check the full results Read More
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 | CLASSICS REGATTA DAY ONEFriday 19th April 2024 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta got off to a slow start with calm southerly winds Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC REGATTA STARTS THIS WEEKMonday 15th April 2024 The largest fleet since 2014 is poised for the 2024 classics regatta, starting on 17th April Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSICS PROGRAMME Monday 8th April 2024 The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (Classics) will be held in Nelson’s Dockyard from 17th April to 22nd. Read More
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 | SEEFALKE II IN ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA Monday 18th March 2024 Seefalke II in Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC REGATTA SPONSOR DISCOUNTSTuesday 12th March 2024 Woodstock is offering discounted rates to all yachts participating in the 2024 Classic Regatta Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA Monday 11th March 2024 The 2024 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will feature a spectacular fleet with several notable entries in Antigua for their first Classic Regatta Read More
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 | CLASSICS REGATTA EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION Monday 26th February 2024 Register by February 29th to take advantage of the Classics Regatta Early Bird Registration Read More
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 | DOCKYARD SPONSORS FOR CLASSICS ANNOUNCED Monday 29th January 2024 There is an increase in Dockyard Sponsors for Classics for 2024, with Park fees remaining a total of USD15 pp for the duration of the event Read More
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 | CHARTER OPPORTUNITIES Wednesday 1st November 2023 The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Team is putting a tab on our website this year for yacht owners who desire to charter. Read More
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 | MESSAGE FROM ANTIGUA CLASSICSSaturday 7th October 2023 The Antigua classics Regatta will go ahead in 2024, despite the recent tragic devastation at AYCM. All facilities will be available as usual. Read More
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 | REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ANTIGUA CLASSICS Wednesday 13th September 2023 Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for the regatta which runs from April 17-22nd 2024. Register now! Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSICS REGATTA RESULTSTuesday 25th April 2023 Cream teas and prize giving ended the Classics regatta described as “the best ever” see the full results Read More
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 | THE SUN SHINES ON ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAMonday 24th April 2023 The final results are out from the “fun filled” regatta, held in Nelson’s Dockyard. Read More
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 | THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSICS Friday 21st April 2023 Results from the Concours d’Elegance and the single-handed race Read More
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 | COUNTDOWN TO CLASSICS Monday 17th April 2023 Registration starts in the dockyard on 19th April, from 9.00am to 4.00pm, followed by the Welcome Party at Boom at 6.00pm Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC EARLY BIRD REGATTA DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION Monday 27th February 2023 Special Early Bird offer for discounted registration expires on 28th February. Programme links and registration Read More
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 | EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR ANTIGUA CLASSICSWednesday 8th February 2023 Register for Antigua Classics Regatta before March 1st to be eligible for discount, fees are in the Notice of Race Read More
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 | THE RETURN OF THE SPIRIT OF ANTIGUA CLASSICSMonday 31st October 2022 The new Classics Team aims to restore the original spirit of the Event, which will now take place 19-24 April 2023 during the traditional period prior to Sailing Week. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSICS TO RETURN TO ORIGINAL FORMATTuesday 6th September 2022 The Antigua Yacht Club has great pleasure in announcing that, as from next year, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will be run by a new team headed by Paul Deeth. Read More
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 | PRIZEGIVINGThursday 7th April 2022 The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta wrapped up on Sunday evening with a prizegiving ceremony attended by a huge crowd who were welcomed by the Chairman, Carlo Falcone who introduced His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor-General of Antigua & Barbuda to present the awards. Read More
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 | SUNDAY CALMED DOWNWednesday 6th April 2022 The last race of the series at Antigua Classics on Sunday, the Windward race, saw the winds calm down to a steady 18 to 20 knots with clear Caribbean skies which gave the crews a welcome break from the blustery last two days of racing. Read More
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 | WE`RE RACING SOONTuesday 22nd March 2022 On March 30th classic yachts of all ages and sizes will be assembling at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina for the start of the 33rd annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Our exciting programme of events can be seen here Read More
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 | CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA ENTRANTSMonday 21st February 2022 The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta are so pleased to welcome Aschanti IV of Vegesack and Ticonderoga to their regatta. Given the celebrated history of these yachts, there is lots of excitement to see them on Antiguan shores once again in just a few months time! Read More
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 | LET`S GO RACINGWednesday 2nd February 2022 The Antigua Dragon Yacht Club Challenge is attracting world class sailors to compete in these sleek and fast 29` Petticrows. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC REGATTA 2022Wednesday 29th December 2021 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will run from March 30 to April 2, 2022, with three days of racing – a reduction from four days in previous years.
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 | ACYR: WE`RE ON FOR NEXT YEARMonday 15th November 2021 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta invites you to join the regatta next year, March 30th to April 4th. Read More
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 | CANCELLATION OF 2021 ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTATuesday 23rd March 2021 For classic yachts already here, we are hoping to hold an informal sailing only weekend at the end of April. Read More
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 | POSTPONEMENT OF ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAMonday 16th March 2020 The committee has decided to postpone the Regatta until next year. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA RACE UPDATESWednesday 11th March 2020 New boats joining the fleet, sponsor and race updates plus more as we look forward to the regatta over 1st - 7th April. Read More
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 | ACYR NOTICE OF RACE AND UPDATESFriday 17th January 2020 View the Notice of Race and register if you haven't as yet. The fees are reduced prior to March 1st. Read More
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 | ACYR: OUR 2020 FLEET IS SHAPING UP NICELYFriday 15th November 2019 Changing the dates of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta has enabled various past participants to attend. Read More
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 | DATE CHANGE FOR NEXT YEAR'S ACYRFriday 31st May 2019 Due to popular demand, the dates of the 33rd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta have been changed to 1-7 April 2020. Read More
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 | CLASSICS WITH COLOURFriday 26th April 2019 The 2019 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta fittingly came to a close after Tuesdays Gig Racing and Cream Teas. Read More
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 | ACYR: PRIDE, POLISH AND PRIZESTuesday 23rd April 2019 For days, captains and crews laboured in preparation for the Concours d Elgance. A few boats employed the come-as-you-are strategy. Read More
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 | WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT ANTIGUA CLASSICSTuesday 23rd April 2019 In the Classic Schooner Class, Gonzalo Botin's 54' schooner Severine won the last race to take class honours. Read More
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 | ACYR: THE STAGE IS SETTuesday 9th April 2019 Antiguas 32nd Classic Yacht Regatta launches April 17th with a dramatically diverse fleet set to race in eight categories. Read More
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 | MORE NEW ENTRIES FOR ANTIGUA CLASSICSMonday 18th March 2019 Entries include the beautiful DIRIGO II, vintage 66ft Herreshoff ketch AARLUUK, and 39 Carriacou sloop GREAT EXPECTATION. Read More
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 | CHARTER PLACES AVAILABLE FOR ANTIGUA CLASSICSMonday 18th March 2019 Book your space now on the stunning1939 stay-sail schooner EROS, or on the beautiful 67 topsail schooner MARIE DES ISLES. Read More
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 | NEW SPONSORS, COURSES, CLASSES AND OLD TRADITIONSMonday 18th March 2019 ACYR welcomes aboard new main sponsor LOCMAN from Elba, Italy and Norwegian company Brova Idea. Read More
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 | ANOTHER ENTRY FOR ANTIGUA CLASSICS FROM THE PANERAI TRANSAT CLASSIQUETuesday 19th February 2019 The 1936 Bermudan Ketch Coch y Bondhu will be joining the 32nd edition. Read More
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 | A NEW APPROACH TO ANTIGUA CLASSICSTuesday 5th February 2019 Carlo Falcone explains some of the changes that will be made for the 2019 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
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 | THE LATEST ENTRIES FOR ANTIGUA CLASSICS 2019Wednesday 30th January 2019 New and old entries keep registering so our 32nd Regatta in April is looking like it will be a very exciting and competitive event. Read More
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 | NEW CLASSES IN THE 2019 ANTIGUA CLASSICSThursday 17th January 2019 The Dragon Class, last included in 2009, will be re-introduced into the 2019 Classics in April. Read More
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 | CARIB BEER JOINS THE CLASSIC TEAMMonday 7th January 2019 Its thirsty work racing on a classic yacht in sunny Antigua! Thank goodness for a nice cool Carib beer afterwards! Read More
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 | NEW ENTRIES FOR 2019 ANTIGUA CLASSICSWednesday 19th December 2018 The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta welcomes new entries Greywing 2, Juno, Blackfish, Columbia, and Peter Von Seestermuehe. Read More
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 | ACYR: EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENTSFriday 14th December 2018 The new Steering Committee for the Antigua Classics was announced on 13 November 2018. Read More
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 | NEW ENTRIES FOR ANTIGUA CLASSICSMonday 3rd December 2018 The latest entries for the 2019 Antigua Classics Yacht Regatta include schooner Marie Des Isles and Marconi yawl Drift. Read More
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 | CARLO FALCONE APPOINTED NEW CHAIRMAN OF ANTIGUA CLASSICSThursday 8th November 2018 Falcone has contributed actively over the years in making the Antigua Yacht Club the success it is today. Read More
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 | NEW ENTRIES FOR THE 2019 CLASSICSThursday 8th November 2018 The elegant Bermudan-rigged ketch Sumurun, and newly built Eagle44 Willpower, are the latest entries for the 2019 Antigua Classics. Read More
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 | WOODENBOAT MAGAZINE PARTNERS WITH ACYRMonday 29th October 2018 Our mutual love of wooden boats makes this association a match made in heaven. Read More
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 | ENTRIES FOR THE 2019 REGATTAWednesday 29th August 2018 The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is delighted to announce the registration of a number of magnificent classics. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 2019 PREVIEW FILMThursday 23rd August 2018 The 32nd edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is set for 17 23 April 2019. Read More
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 | ANNOUNCING THE 2019 ACYRThursday 23rd August 2018 Registration is open for the 2019 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta over 17 - 23 April. Read More
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 | CREAM TEAS AND THE NOT SO SERIOUS RACESThursday 26th April 2018 The 2018 ACYR came to a humorous close on Tuesday during the highly anticipated Gig Races. Read More
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 | A NIGHT OF WINNING TRADITIONWednesday 25th April 2018 Conditions were Caribbean perfect for the final evening of the 31st Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Read More
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 | A CRESCENDO TO THE END... Monday 23rd April 2018 On the fourth and final race of the 2018 ACYR, boats in the lead set off hoping to hold it, while the rest of the fleet went out in full battle mode. Read More
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 | THE ACYR LOVES A PARADE! Monday 23rd April 2018 The Kenny Coombs Memorial Cannon Course, perfectly set for four long and lively legs of reaching, is really the first parade of the day. Read More
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 | A CLASSIC REGATTA, ANTIGUA STYLESunday 22nd April 2018 On the water, it was obvious that yesterdays weather was a repeat so skippers employed cautionary reefing. Read More
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 | WILD & WOOLLY WEATHER FOR RACE 1Sunday 22nd April 2018 After a night of blustery rain squalls, followed by hours of uncertain calm, the weather geared up to a respectable 20 knots. Read More
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 | THE LAUNCH OF THE 31ST ACYR Friday 20th April 2018 The energy in Falmouth Harbour spiked as each entry sailed in for the start of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, set over April 18 - May 24. Read More
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 | ACYR: CONGRATULATIONS MAH JONGFriday 6th April 2018 Extensive restoration work by Gannon and Benjamin on this 57 Cheoy Lee Yawl already won her the Sparkman & Stephens Award for Excellence.
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 | ACYR: APOLLONIA SHINES AGAIN!Tuesday 3rd April 2018 Apollonia will be setting sail soon for Antigua. If anyone is interested in coming on this trip, there is a bunk and free beer. Read More
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 | ACYR: IT ALL STARTED ON ASCHANTITuesday 27th March 2018 The idea for a Classic Yacht Regatta was first conceived by schooner Captains Kenny Coombs, Uli Pruesse and Tony Fincham. Read More
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 | ACYR - JUST ONE MONTH TO GO!Friday 23rd March 2018 As a prelude to the usual four days of superb racing in the Caribbean sun, the regatta kicks off with a welcome party featuring live music. Read More
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 | ACYR: TWO MONTHS TO GO AND COUNTINGFriday 16th February 2018 Sign up now for Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and take advantage of the early bird discount that is about to expire. Read More
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 | SPONSORS CONFIRMED FOR CLASSICS 2018 Wednesday 25th October 2017 Newport Shipyard and Herreshoff Marine Museum/Americas Cup Hall of Fame to join the faithfuls at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Read More
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 | ACYR - AND THE WINNER IS...Wednesday 26th April 2017 See the winners of the exciting 30th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai which concluded in Nelson's Dockyard on Tuesday, April 25th. Read More
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 | ACYR - THE INCREDIBLE FINALETuesday 25th April 2017 At the end of Race 4, there was a unanimous decision amongst the fleet that the Regatta Committee ordered and received flawless weather. Read More
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 | ACYR - IT JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTERMonday 24th April 2017 Mother Nature turned up the volume for the second day of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Since it was the Butterfly course, yachts were tested on every point of sail.
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 | ACYR - LOAD THAT CANNONMonday 24th April 2017 Some consider the Cannon Course the easiest of the four races but on Sunday, April 23rd, the weather and seas turned it into more of a high test challenge. Read More
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 | AND SAIL HARD THEY DID IN THE FIRST RACE OF CLASSICSSaturday 22nd April 2017 The first race in the series of four took place with ENE winds of 14 knots accompanied by relatively calm seas. Read More
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 | WHAT A WAY TO START ANTIGUA'S CLASSICSSaturday 22nd April 2017 With a backdrop of spectacular vessels flanking Nelsons Dockyard, the first of Panerais Classic Yachts Challenge got underway on Wednesday. Read More
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 | HAPPENING NOW IN THE DOCKYARD Wednesday 19th April 2017 English Harbour is electric with excitement as boats sail in for the 30th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta set over April 19th - April 24th, 2017. Read More
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 | 30TH ACYR TO BE HOSTED AT WORLD HERITAGE SITEThursday 23rd February 2017 The 30th Antigua Classics Regatta is set to be held in UNESCO World Heritage Site - Nelsons Dockyard over April 19th - 25th, 2017.
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 | 30TH ACYR TO BE HOSTED AT UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITEFriday 3rd February 2017 The exquisitely restored 18th century Dockyard is the perfect stage for this world-class sailing event. Read More
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| ACYR - EVERY ONE A CLASSICTuesday 25th October 2016 Some of the worlds most celebrated vintage vessels are already registered for next years highly anticipated 30th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Read More
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 | COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR 30TH ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAMonday 29th August 2016 Preparations are in full swing for the ACYR, sponsored by Panerai, which will hold its landmark 30th annual event next April. Read More
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| REGISTER EARLY FOR ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAMonday 4th July 2016 Get discounted rates when you sign up before March 1st, 2017 for Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, set over April 19th - 25th, 2017. Read More
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 | SAILORS FOR THE SEA AWARDS ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAFriday 27th May 2016 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (ACYR) is the proud recipient of the Silver Level Clean Regattas certification awarded by Sailors for the Sea. Read More
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 | PANERAI PRIZE GIVING FOR THE 29TH EDITION OF ANTIGUA CLASSICSWednesday 20th April 2016 The Panerai Prize Giving for the 29th edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was held in Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour. Read More
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 | FINAL RACE DAY - WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT ANTIGUA CLASSICSMonday 18th April 2016 Racing at Antigua Classics, came to a conclusion today with the 20-mile Windward Race. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSICS RACE DAY 2Monday 18th April 2016 View the results of Day 2 race of the Antigua Classic Regatta, which was held on Saturday, April 16th, in glorious conditions off the South coast of Antigua. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSICS RACE DAY 1Monday 18th April 2016 See the results for the top performers in the different classes on the first day of racing in the roughly, 11 miles course which took place on Friday, April 15th. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSICS RACE DAY 3Monday 18th April 2016 Racing at Antigua Classics, Day 3 on Sunday, April 17th, continued with the Kenny Coombs Memorial Cannon Race, in honour of being 'The father of Classics' favourite. Read More
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 | ACYR - SINGLE HANDED RACE & CONCOURS D'ELEGANCEFriday 15th April 2016 Racing for the full fleet at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai, starts on Friday, April 15. Read More
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 | ACYR - SIX OF THE BESTWednesday 13th April 2016 A magnificent fleet of yachts is now assembling for the 29th edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai. Nearly every yacht that will be competing has sailed to Antigua on its own hull. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFriday 8th April 2016 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta runs over April 13 - 19 2016. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA SPECTATOR GUIDEFriday 8th April 2016 The 29th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta returns over April 13th - 19th 2016. Read More
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 | ACYR - S/Y ADIX JOINS RACING FLEETMonday 4th April 2016 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is pleased to announce one of the great cruising yachts, the 221 ft. three-masted schooner, Adix, will be joining the racing fleet. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSICS WELCOME JANLEYWednesday 23rd March 2016 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta welcomes Janley hull 14 of 24 Pacific Cruising Class yachts designed and built by George Kettenburg Jr. at Kettenburg Marine USA between 1946 and 1958. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSICS WELCOMES NEWCOMERS COLUMBIA AND EL OROThursday 28th January 2016 The 2016 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is attracting a whole range of new competitors for its 29th annual Regatta. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAMonday 12th October 2015 The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is the premier classic sailing event of the Caribbean with a steady 60+ Classics entering every year. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 2016 Monday 10th August 2015 See the latest news from Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta April 13-19 2016, the most famous classic yacht regatta in the region. Read More
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 | WHITEHAWK WINS THE PANERAI TROPHY - ACYR PRIZE GIVINGWednesday 22nd April 2015 The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai, celebrated the winners at the Prize Giving Ceremony on the lawn of the Copper & Lumber Store, Nelson's Dockyard. Read More
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 | CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE & SINGLE HANDED RACE RESULTSMonday 20th April 2015 While Racing for the full fleet at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai, started on Friday, on Thursday April 16th 2015, exponents of solo racing, enjoyed a stand-alone event, testing seamanship and dexterity. Read More
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 | OVER THE RAINBOW - ACYR RACE DAY 1Monday 20th April 2015 Glorious conditions greeted hundreds of avid sailors taking part on the first day of the Antigua Classics Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai. Read More
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 | WHALE AHOY AND SIX OF THE BEST - ACYR RACE DAY 2Monday 20th April 2015 Mother Nature delivered once again perfect conditions for the second day of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai. Read More
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 | THE SPIRIT OF CLASSICS - RACE DAY 3Monday 20th April 2015 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai, is a competitive regatta but the spirit of the event is just as important. Read More
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 | ACYR FINAL RESULTS - RACE DAY 4Monday 20th April 2015 Racing came to a conclusion today at the 28th edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai. Read More
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 | VIDEO: ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAThursday 16th April 2015 A taste of the action to come with last year's video of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai. Read More
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 | PREVIEW ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAMonday 13th April 2015 Wonderful yachts and passionate sailors, from all over the world, are gathering in Antigua for the 28th edition of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai. Read More
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 | 2015 ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTATuesday 31st March 2015 The 28th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will take place April 15-21, 2015. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA PROGRAMME & EVENTS SCHEDULEWednesday 14th January 2015 Check out the Programme and Schedule of Events for the 28th Annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, being held over April 16th 21st 2015. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCEDThursday 24th April 2014 After a pleasant day in Nelsons Dockyard, hundreds of competitors, family and friends, gathered on the lawn at The Copper & Lumber Store for the Prize Giving Ceremony. Read More
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 | A BARREL OF FUNTuesday 22nd April 2014 Blue water gurgling through the gunnels with white foam hissing at the toe rail, the third day of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai was an absolute gem. Read More
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 | ELEGANT FRIDAYTuesday 22nd April 2014 The 27th Edition of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta kicked off in glorious Caribbean weather, 20 knots of warm Trades' and two metre seas provided exciting conditions for the wondrous fleet of classic yachts that have gathered in Antigua. Read More
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 | GATHERING OF THE CLASSICSTuesday 22nd April 2014 A forest of wooden masts on stunning yachts, with elegant lines, gathered at the Antigua Yacht Club for a celebration of sailing. Read More
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 | CHEERS ON THE DOCKTuesday 22nd April 2014 Racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai came to a conclusion today with the Windward Course, a reaching start with a tricky reverse triangle and a reach finish. Read More
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 | BIG BREEZE ON THE BUTTERFLYTuesday 22nd April 2014 Day Two of the 27th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai, will be remembered for exciting conditions on the Butterfly Course, which produced a variety of wind angles and manoeuvres for the stunning Classic fleet. Read More
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| CLASSICS YACHT PARADE ON EASTER SUNDAYThursday 17th April 2014 As traditionally done, after the third race of the Classic Yacht Regatta, the yachts will parade through the Antigua Slipway and past Nelson's Dockyard on Sunday, April 20. Read More
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 | PREVIEW ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAWednesday 2nd April 2014 About sixty yachts are expected, a rare rendezvous of breathtaking yachts, which are categorised in six different classes. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA NEWSWednesday 26th March 2014 Latest info on registration, a volunteer amateur photographer needed as well as a committee boat. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA NOTICE OF RACEFriday 8th November 2013 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta has issued its 2014 Notice of Race - April 15 to 22, 2014. Read More
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| 'FEISTY FIGHTS IN A HIGH WIND CLASSIC' AS PUBLISHED IN CARIBBEAN COMPASS JUNE 2013Sunday 2nd June 2013 Louay Habib writes about Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2013 for Caribbean Compass Magazine. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC REGATTA 2013 PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS Friday 26th April 2013 Recap an exciting week of racing Read More
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 | SPARKLING FINALEWednesday 24th April 2013 Spectacular conditions prevailed for the last day of racing at Antigua Classic Regatta. Read More
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 | AFTERNOON TEA, GIG RACING AND PRIZE GIVINGWednesday 24th April 2013 Two fabulous events round off another highly successful Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
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| ADVENTURESS RECEIVES THE OVERALL WINNING CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE TROPHYMonday 22nd April 2013 Adventuress crew members praised after winning the overall trophy. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA GETS UNDERWAY THIS WEEKMonday 15th April 2013 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta registration takes place Tuesday and Wednesday and racing begins this Friday. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES GIG RACINGSunday 14th April 2013 The Antigua Classics Committee has announced annual gig racing on Tuesday, April 23. Read More
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| PRINT VERSION OF ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA PROGRAM IS IN!Wednesday 27th March 2013 The print version of ACYR program is in and the online version can be viewed here. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA SPONSOR PANERAI ANNOUNCES NEW REGATTA ON CIRCUITThursday 14th March 2013 Officine Panerai announces Le Vela dEpoca a Nopoli has joined the Classic Yachts Challenge circuit. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA NEEDS A COMMITTEE BOATThursday 14th March 2013 This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a birds eye view of Antigua Classic Yacht Regattas on-the-water competition! Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 25TH ANNIVERSARYSaturday 16th June 2012 After 25 years, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta still attracts some of the most renown classic yachts in the world. Read More
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| ACYR - GIG RACING & PRIZE GIVINGFriday 27th April 2012 Historical Nelsons Dockyard was a sight to behold on Tuesday evening with so many beautiful classic yachts gracing the docks as the stage was set at the Copper and Lumber Store Hotel for the final prize-giving of the 2012 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - part of the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge and hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA - RACE 2Tuesday 24th April 2012 With a steady 12 14 knot wind and calm seas, today was rated by competitors and photographers alike as being a Phenomenal race day. Read More
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 | HUMPBACK WHALE JOINS IN ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTATuesday 24th April 2012 Check out photos of a whale that showed up during Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta last weekend. Read More
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 | SHOTS OF THE CLASSICS REGATTA BY TED MARTINTuesday 24th April 2012 Check out some photos from the 2012 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta by Ted Martin of Photo Fantasy. Read More
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| LONE FOX WINS PANERAI TROPHY IN ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTATuesday 24th April 2012 Lone Fox, chartered by Don Ward, awarded the Panerai Trophy in Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA - RACE 3 & PARADE OF CLASSICSTuesday 24th April 2012 This morning a patchwork sight of tan, cream and white sail patterns bobbing on a shimmering blue sea greeted those lucky enough to be out on spectator boats as again the regatta was blessed weather-wise on this the third day of racing in the 25th Antigua Yacht Regatta, the first regatta of the 2012 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA - RACE 1 & SINGLE HANDED RACE PRIZE GIVINGMonday 23rd April 2012 Grey morning skies and heavy rain showers thankfully cleared in the nick of time as the first class in the 25th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta crossed the start line of the 20 mile Old Road course. Read More
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| RESULTS OF CONCOURS D‘ELEGANCE OF ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAMonday 23rd April 2012 The judges of the prized Concours dElegance competition again had a really tough job and some agonizing decisions this year with some fabulous entries not least of course, the immaculately restored Eilean, owned by the regattas platinum sponsor, Officine Panerai. Read More
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 | EILEAN RACE TEAM GETTING READYFriday 20th April 2012 Eilean crew getting ready to race in Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta,Falmouth Harbour. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA WILL ONCE AGAIN FEATURE SAIL MAINE PARTYWednesday 28th March 2012 The Sail Maine Party with a New England feel will once again be a feature of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA SUPPORTS YACHTING WORLD ROUND ANTIGUA RACEWednesday 14th March 2012 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta invites all participants to enter Antigua Sailing Weeks Yachting World Round Antigua Race. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCES ONLINE ENTRIESSunday 12th February 2012 Kenny Coombs reminds participants of how easy it is to enter Antiguas Classic Yacht Regatta online. Read More
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| REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTASunday 8th January 2012 The Chairman of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Kenny Coombs, provides an update on plans for the 2012 Regatta. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA PROGRAM AVAILABLE ONLINESunday 8th January 2012 The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Program is now available online in advance of the print version which is coming soon. Read More
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 | THE WONDER OF RACING CLASSICSMonday 5th September 2011 Jonathan Bues has fond memories of his experience at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta in April this year. Read More
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| ADVERTISERS, SPONSORS COMMITTING FOR ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTATuesday 9th August 2011 Advertisers and sponsors are committing their support for the 25th annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta to be held April 19 to 24, 2012. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA NEWS UPDATEWednesday 27th July 2011 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta has announced some of its plans for the celebration of its first 25 years! Read More
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| 2011 ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA PRELIMINARY CUMULATIVE RESULTS Saturday 23rd April 2011 April 14th - 19th Read More
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 | THE 24TH ANNUAL ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA ENDED FOLLOWING THE AWARDS CEREMONY ON TUESDAY EVENINGWednesday 20th April 2011 The annual event, hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club and sponsored by Panerai, wrapped up Tuesday evening with a sumptuous buffet dinner followed by the prize giving. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA WRAPPED UP ON MONDAYWednesday 20th April 2011 The fourth and final race of the 2011 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was all set to top a long weekend of competitive racing. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA SINGLE HANDED PRIZE GIVINGWednesday 20th April 2011 Following day 1 of the Regatta, the Classic Committee was set to hand out the prizes for the single-handed race. Read More
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| 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!
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 | 2011 PANERAI CLASSIC YACHTS CHALLENGE - DAY 1Sunday 17th April 2011 Falmouth - Antigua awoke to sunny skies and white fluffy clouds this morning, much to the relief of competitors and photographers on this the third race day in the 24th Antigua Yacht Regatta, the first regatta of the 2011 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Read More
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| SINGLE-HANDED RACE & CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE COMPETITION KICKS OFF THE 2011 ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAFriday 15th April 2011 FALMOUTH HARBOUR - As the registration desk closed last evening the committee confirmed that this year's regatta has the largest entry ever! With 65 plus entries the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is now without any doubt, the biggest regatta of its kind in the Caribbean. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA ONLY THREE WEEKS AWAY!Thursday 24th March 2011 With only three weeks to go until the start of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, entries are pouring in and things are really shaping up! Read More
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| STORMY WEATHER RETURNS TO ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTATuesday 22nd March 2011 Stormy Weather, one of the best-known and best-loved classic yachts sailing today, is expected back in Antigua next month for the 2011 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA HISTORYMonday 7th February 2011 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was born in 1988 and now in its 24th year, the entries are coming in thick and fast! Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA NOR NOW AVAILABLEMonday 7th February 2011 The Notice of Race for the 24th annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is now available and online application for entry is welcome. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA TAKING SHAPEMonday 24th January 2011 The 24th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is starting to take shape, and the first entries are coming in. Read More
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| MOUNT GAY BECOMES GOLD SPONSOR OF CLASSIC YACHT REGATTASunday 23rd January 2011 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is pleased to announce that Mount Gay has become a gold sponsor of the famous annual event. Read More
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| TALES FROM ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTASaturday 8th January 2011 Tales from Don Ward's Winsome, a regular participant in past Antigua Classic Yacht Regattas. Read More
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| BOOKS ON THE 2010 ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA AVAILABLEThursday 3rd June 2010 Now Available: Memories of the 2010 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA WRAPS UP WITH PRIZE GIVINGWednesday 21st April 2010 The 23rd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club and sponsored by Panerai and part of the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge, wrapped up last night with a sumptuous buffet and barbecue outside the Copper & Lumber Store Hotel in Nelsons Dockyard accompanied by an impressive big screen slideshow presentation of the Regatta highlights as photographed by the many press photographers who covered the racing for newspapers and magazines around the globe Read More
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| DAY THREE RACEMonday 19th April 2010 Patchy blue skies, brisk easterly winds and moderate seas but thankfully no rain greeted the vast fleet of classic yachts and spectator boats for the third race in the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta this morning.
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| CLASSIC RACE 1 & CONCOURS DMonday 19th April 2010 The crew of the beautifully maintained Aage Nielsen Ketch, Saphaedra had plenty to celebrate last evening at the Boat International sponsored Concours d'Elegance competition prize-giving when they scooped both the the Professionally Maintained Private Classic Class trophy as well as the Overall Winners prize in this much esteemed competition. Read More
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| DAY TWO RACE Sunday 18th April 2010 Last evening the Carib Bean Coffee Single Handed Race prizes were awarded after a short delay due to a 'Dark (and only 'slightly') Stormy' rain shower! Meanwhile the Sundowner party got well underway with much swigging of the above, regardless of the weather! Read More
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| DARK AND STORMY - SEAS AND DRINKSFriday 16th April 2010 End of day one racing brings high seas and big drinks. Read More
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| BAYWATCH MEETS ANTIGUA CLASSICS IN A CLOUD OF PINKFriday 16th April 2010 A rope caught around their propeller halted the pink bikini clad crew as they tried to leave the marina. Read More
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| FIRST RACE IN 2010 ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA UNDERWAY TODAYFriday 16th April 2010 This is it the kick-off race of the 2010 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta gets underway momentarily outside the mouth of this harbour on a 20-mile course called Old Road.
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| 23RD ANNUAL CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA OPENS WITH BANGFriday 16th April 2010 The 23rd annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was launched Wednesday evening with a huge celebration bar-b-q followed on Thursday morning with judging for the Concours dElegance and the popular single-handed race Thursday afternoon. Read More
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| CONCOURSE D'ELEGANCE TO HONOUR OUTSTANDING CLASSIC YACHTSThursday 15th April 2010 The enormous array of classic yachts at the 23rd annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will be judged this morning for trophies honoring the Best Professionally Maintained Yacht and the Best Privately Maintained Yacht. Read More
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| SINGLE-HANDED RACE KICKS OFF ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAWednesday 14th April 2010 The 11th annual single-handed race for classic yachts up to 75 feet in length will kick off the 23rd annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta tomorrow in a 12-mile course outside Falmouth Harbour. Read More
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