Countdown to 2019 Antigua Sailing Week

Dream Yacht Charter Fleet during 2018 Antigua Sailing Week © Paul Wyeth

The lazy hot days of summer are coming to an end here in the Caribbean and in the northern hemisphere. With August Bank Holiday and US Labour Day Weekends celebrated and students world-wide heading back to school it's the start of the run up to Christmas and cold weather!

As organisers of the greatest Caribbean event in the year, The Sailing Week Antigua Team suggests this is the perfect time to start making plans for the 52nd Edition of Antigua Sailing Week. The earlier you book flights, hotels, charters and berths the sooner you can begin your countdown to race, chase and celebrate.

See the below video for an introduction or a reminder of the exhilarating action during the most recent Antigua Sailing Week.

Notice of Race now available

The 2019 Peters and May Round Antigua Race and Antigua Sailing Week run(s) from April 27 - May 3. Both events are guaranteed to be exhilarating for participants who range from fully professional campaigns to crews of friends and family. Classes include CSA Racing, CSA Non-Spinnaker, Multihull, Bareboat and Club Classes and new for 2019, CSA Double Handed.

Also new for 2019 will be equipment checks throughout the week. ASW organisers take safety very seriously and we want to be sure our participants are properly equipped. Please be sure to arrive fully prepared by reviewing the ASW minimium safety rules on website. All Notices of Race have been published and are now available here.

ASW coming to a town near you - Mark your calendars

Look for us during these upcoming USA boatshows. On Friday September 14th, the Sailing Week Antigua Team will be at the Newport Boat Show, alongside sponsors Dream Yacht Charter located at Dock N-5 W. On Friday October 4th you can find us at the Annapolis Boat Show at the DYC exhibit at Dock H in Vacation Basin. For a special treat we are serving up a taste of the island featuring award winning English Harbour Rum cocktails at both events from 3pm. Stop by for information on how to enter ASW 2019 in person or to share your best ASW memories with us.

In the UK we will be joining the Round Antigua Race sponsors Peters & May on Thursday September 20th at the Southampton Boat show. There, representatives from Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority will be on hand to answer any event or island related questions while sharing a English Harbour Rum cocktail. Look for them at the Peters & May location booth C014 starting at 5pm. Click here to RSVP if you would like to join.