The largest and longest running Classic Regatta in the Caribbean and takes place every April, just before Antigua Sailing Week. It is hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club. The Classic Yacht Regatta will take place from the 18th - 23rd April 2013.                

The day before the official start of the Yacht Regatta is the The Boat International Concours d’Elegance, an opportunity for owners and crew to show off the care and attention they give to their yacht, with prizes for both privately and professionally maintained yachts. Judging takes place in one day, where the beauty and spectacle of over 50 classic yachts anchored at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina is a truly magnificent sight.

There follows three days of racing from and back to Falmouth Harbour which is easily viewed from land from the many vista points along the coast line. The huge tall ships navigating the course take you right back in history.

The whole regatta has the feel of a bygone era, with the inclusion of The English Harbour Sail Past, where you can catch sailors bedecked in period costume after the last day of racing. 

There is also the home of a giant fund raising tea party which completes the feeling that you have been transported back to an English Garden.

The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is a truly fantastic spectacle not to be missed in Antigua. The camaraderie of all involved is infectious. To find out more visit: www.antiguaclassics.com

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday 16th April

0900 – 1700 hrs Arrivals, Registrations, and Inspections

Wednesday 17th April

0900 - 1700 Arrivals, Registrations and Inspections
Welcome Party at the Antigua Yacht Club

Thursday 18th April

Judging for the Boat International Concours d'Elegance
Classic Single Handed Race
Concours d'Elegance Prize-giving

Friday 19th April

Race 1
Sundowner Celebration and Single Handed Race Prizegiving

Saturday 20th April

Race 2
Musical Night at Antigua yacht Club

Sunday 21st April

Race 3
Parade of Classics in English Harbour (Starting approx. 1330 hrs, after the first boat finishes)

Monday 22nd April

Race 4
Open Night for Crew dinners

Tuesday 23rd April

Afternoon Gig Racing and Cream Tea Party
Evening Prize-giving Ceremony

All race starts are at 1000hrs