Antigua Sailing Week runs from April 30 – May 5. Well over 100 yachts are expected, ranging in size from 24 feet to over 100 feet, and encompassing all types of yachts from serious racing boats to a variety of cruising boats—it even features a club class for less serious racers who want to be part of the on-the-water action. The Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions and other official documents can be found on www.yachtscoring.com.
The 935 nautical-mile Antigua-Bermuda Race, managed by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in association with Antigua Sailing Week, begins May 9, and is designed to suit a wide range of yachts and crew, with memorable parties both in Antigua and Bermuda.
After leaving Antigua and passing Barbuda, the fleet will be out of sight of land until the finish in Bermuda.
Canadian Pogo 12.50 Hermes II has raced in all previous editions of the Antigua Bermuda Race.
May 16 signals the start of the Windward 500 Races. For further information see www.yachtscoring.com.
