A day of lively team racing during the 2019 Optimist World Championship
TEAM work, sportsmanship and some good-natured competitive banter characterised the first day of lively team racing during the 2019 Optimist World Championship. A total of 44 countries – including host nation Antigua and Barbuda – took part in a series of
Tensions were high during Optiworlds’ final day of qualifiers
COMPETITION was fierce on the water on Wednesday as the young sailors stepped up their game during the third and final day of qualifying races in the 2019 Optimist World Championship. Italy’s Marco Gradoni, 15, wrestled the lead from Malta’s Richard
Champagne Charlie July Regatta
The third edition of the Royal Southern Yacht Club Summer Series, the Champagne Charlie July Regatta, supported by Charles Heidsieck, is open to entry for non-members and members alike. Over 40 keelboat teams have already entered the Black Group. Mixed
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
Team Malta victorious on first day of 2019 Optimist World Championship
A FATHER and son combination proved to be the winning formula for Team Malta which romped to victory in the first day of racing. Richard Schultheis, 14, snared first place in both of Monday’s two races which heralded the start of
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
Date Change for the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2020
Due to popular demand, the dates of the 33rd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta have been changed to 1-7 April 2020. Please note this modification in your calendar. For your information, next year all the races will start in Rendezvous Bay, directed
Optimist World Championships Antigua is shaping up.
The Optimist World Championship is the world’s largest youth sailing competition and this year Antigua is smashing the world record for the number of countries in a single class regatta as the addition of Lithuania means we now have 65
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
