Antigua Sailing Community Camaraderie Embraces the Young & Not-So-Young
When he was just 14, local Antiguan Carrack Jones set a world record in November 2023 by sailing an Optimist dinghy 31 hours / 100 nautical miles solo from Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, to Simpson Bay, St. Maarten through open ocean, an
Commodore’s Night of Notes: An Enchanting Evening of Music With Pianocean
Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — At the invitation of Sint Maarten Yacht Club Commodore, Frits Bus, club members and the island community came together on Saturday, March 21, for a unique concert by Pianocean hosted at the club’s docks. Titled
52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), April 3-5, 2026 – Entry Discount, Boats for Charter, Extra Day of Racing in Tune-Up Round the Rocks Race April 2!
52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), April 3-5, 2026 – Entry Discount, Boats for Charter, Extra Day of Racing in Tune-Up Round the Rocks Race April 2!  Volunteer! Ocean Surfari Sponsors STIR Volunteer Shirts for 5th Year. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Racers Get Ideal Conditions for 2026 Hoedemaker Dinghy Regatta
Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — With bright Caribbean sunshine and near perfect breeze, dinghy sailors took to the waters of Simpson Bay Lagoon on Saturday, March 21, for the 2026 Hoedemaker Dinghy Regatta. The forecasted 13 to 17 knot
REGATTAS OVERVIEW – LIVE Q & A
You may have seen the headlines and read the articles, but still be wondering exactly what’s happening with the NEW Antigua Racing Cup (April 9-12) and the updated Antigua Sailing Week (April 22 – 26). Perhaps you’re thinking about registering and want to be
Start Your Antigua Sailing Experience with Reggae in the Park 15
Start your Antigua Sailing Week experience the right way, with good reggae and great island energy. There’s only one place to drop anchor on Tuesday, 21 April 2026: Reggae in the Park 15. Reggae in the Park sets the tone
As the Winch Turns: Day 4
Under the warm, albeit windy, Caribbean evening sky, the harborside grounds of the Hotel de la Collectivite came alive as hundreds of yacht owners, captains, and crew gathered for the Bucket’s final Awards Party. Guests arrived by boat, car, and on foot, dressed
High Winds Force Cancellation of Bucket Finale
Hetairos Claims The Bucket Trophy Today’s highly anticipated determining battle on the waters off St. Barths was not to be, as winds blew dogs off chains and organizers were forced to cancel the third and last day of Bucket racing. Thus, for 33 superyacht
As the Winch Turns: Day 3
Tony Rey, a veteran racing sailor, North Sails superyacht expert and familiar face at Bucket Regattas, is the new President of the SuperYacht Racing Association (SYRA). “I’d been on the SYRA Executive Committee for a couple of years and liked what
Tight Racing Sets Up Final-Day Showdowns
Moving Day at the Bucket Regatta brought new challenges for the 33 competing superyacht teams. Stronger winds—reaching 18–20 knots on the island’s north side—prompted longer courses and a downwind leg immediately after the start, demanding precise teamwork to hoist massive spinnakers. The
