Kawil, Nilaya, Hetairos win on Day Two
112ft Baltic Nilaya and the Superyacht fleet © Claire Matches The trade winds were still pumping for Race Two of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, with white water hissing at the rails of the magnificent superyachts. Compared to Race One, the wind
Full On – Day One! Superyacht Challenge Antigua
Race Day One – Thursday 10th March Rebecca & Nilaya © Claire Matches Race One of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua was held in full trade winds producing spectacular sailing for the magnificent fleet. It was a bumpy rollercoaster ride on the South
Hetairos charges to Round Antigua Record
The 218ft ketch Hetairos © Claire Matches Hetairos has set a new monohull race record for Round Antigua Race. The 218ft Dykstra/Reichel Pugh ketch skippered by Graham Newton, was the last to start in the pursuit race, completing the 46.8nm Round
WOMEN ON WATER LAUNCHES
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) is pleased to announce the launch of Women on Water, an inclusive weekly activity to inspire women to get out sailing. Over the last year ASW has worked with the
CSA Continues Refinement of the CSA Rating Rule
Bastien Pouthier, Chief Measurer of the CSA rating rule, was invited onto Deep Blue for an experience of a lifetime, racing around St Maarten on a full on 85” racing machine. What a day on the water, fantastic design, construction
Rounding Up the Final Day at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 6, 2022 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — A dark cloud descended over Simpson Bay, right on time for the race start of the 4th and final day of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta; but that didn’t put a
11th Superyacht Challenge: Back in Action!
The 11th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua has attracted ten magnificent superyachts, all set to race in the fantastic waters around Antigua. Ideal conditions are forecast for the regatta with blue skies, trade winds and Caribbean swell. As always,
Too Hot to Handle: Day 3 at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 5, 2022 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — The penultimate day of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta brought on the breeze and some serious action on the water. When you see reefed mainsails throughout the fleet during the starting
Small Boats Make a Big Splash Around the Island at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 4, 2022 — Simpson Bay — Day two of racing at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta certainly didn’t disappoint, as a majority of the fleet enjoyed the favored Round the Island Race. From Diam 24s to a 100-ft Maxi
IMA Caribbean Maxi Challenge resumes with St Maarten Heineken Regatta
Setting sail tomorrow is St Maarten Heineken Regatta, the second event in the International Maxi Association’s inaugural Caribbean Maxi Challenge following on from last week’s RORC Caribbean 600. Racing is due to take place over four days, from Thursday 3
