Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
About
Held each April in the sheltered waters surrounding Nelson's Dockyard, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta draws a distinguished fleet of classic and vintage sailing vessels to one of the Caribbean's most storied maritime settings. Hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club, the event takes place in the weeks immediately before Antigua Sailing Week, making English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour the epicentre of Caribbean sailing during this period.
The racing waters
The racecourse runs through the picturesque waters off Antigua's southern and south-western coastline, with English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour serving as the central base. Both harbours offer excellent anchorage and mooring for participating vessels, and the proximity of Nelson's Dockyard — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest natural hurricane holes in the Eastern Caribbean — gives the regatta a setting that is both practically superb and historically rich.
Fleet and charter relevance
The regatta welcomes a wide range of classic and vintage yachts, from gaff-rigged schooners and traditional ketches to beautifully restored racing sloops. For sailors and charter operators considering participation, the event's timing in April and its base at English Harbour make logistical preparation straightforward — the dockyard and the surrounding marinas at Falmouth offer full provisioning, skilled local marine trades, and ample berths for visiting vessels.
The harbour environment
English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour together form one of the most celebrated yachting destinations in the Eastern Caribbean. The deep-water anchorages, well-equipped marina facilities, and the concentration of marine services in the area mean that arriving by sea is seamless for both racing crews and charter guests. The regatta's position just ahead of Sailing Week further extends the viable sailing season for vessels transiting the region.
For entry information, race notices, and contact with the organising committee, visit antiguaclassics.com or reach the team by phone at +1 (268) 460-1799 or by email at antiguaclassicsregatta@gmail.com.