Antigua’s yachting scene is heading into a dynamic season, highlighted by Blue Peter’s victory at the Jolly Harbour Yacht Club’s 2025 Annual Regatta and the upcoming Antigua Charter Yacht Show, Antigua Racing Cup, and the refreshed 2026 Antigua Sailing Week. Major offshore and inshore events—including the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series, the Boxing Day Barrel Race, Nelson’s Pursuit Race, and the Atlantic Dash—promise lively competition, global participation, and a strong showcase of Antigua’s renowned sailing culture. The arrival of the Salty Dawg fleet and the new Caribbean Compass issue further energize the island’s marine community.
Local updates include Ondeck’s sailing course bookings, ABYMA’s volunteer call for its 2026 study, NSA’s newly qualified RYA instructors, and extended hours at the Jolly Harbour Fuel Dock. Yachting shops and services offer seasonal deals, from ASW 2025 gear to full-service marina bookings at Jolly Harbour, Falmouth Harbour, and Antigua Yacht Club Marina. Chartering, diving, concierge services, and updated sailing calendars round out a packed marine landscape—celebrating Antigua as a premier hub for racing, cruising, and luxury yachting.
