National Sailing Academy Antigua Students are now Yacht Captains.
From left to right: Mauriceson Valentine, Junella King, Maliek Patterson, Alesea Charles, Xavier Athill The National Sailing Academy is delighted to report that all our students who recently went to the UK for training have now attained their qualifications: Our Thanks to
High winds make for tough competition on day two of the 2019 Optiworlds
CONDITIONS were tough but spirits remained high during the second day of racing in the 2019 Optimist World Championship. The 257 participating sailors battled strong gusts and punishing waves on Tuesday as Antigua’s famous trade winds made their presence felt on
Championships declared officially open
FLAGS representing every corner of the globe transformed the streets of English Harbour into a kaleidoscope of colour for the opening parade of the 2019 Optimist World Championship. Pride and patriotism filled the air as 257 young sailors from 65 participating
2019 Optimist World Championship
The countdown is on for the 2019 Optimist World Championship being staged in Antigua for the first time in its history from July 6-16. Young sailors from across the globe are preparing to go head to head on the water in
Shifty winds throughout the Final Grant Thornton Dinghy Series couldn’t spoil the fun!
This Saturday was the Grant Thronton Dinghy Series Finale & End of Season Party. The day was filled with spectacular racing on the Lagoon, although the shifty winds added an extra difficulty level. The 30 enthusiastic sailors were competing in
USA’s Diemar Wins 27th International Optimist Regatta, presented by EMS Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Spot on starts, successfully managing wind shifts and a solid final day game plan proved the winning combination that led 12-year-old Griggs Diemar, from Miami, Florida, to place first overall at the 27th International Optimist
