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2020 Antigua Bermuda Race cancelled

by Louay Habib 16 Mar 2020 12:48 PDT 6 May 2020
Yachts from 12 countries were on the startline of the 2019 Antigua Bermuda Race © Tobias Stoerkle - www.sailing-photography.com

After consultation with both the Governments of Antigua & Barbuda and Bermuda over the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to announce the 2020 Antigua Bermuda Race has been cancelled.

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in association with Antigua Sailing Week thank the support of the Bermuda Tourism Authority and Goslings Rum for their help in organizing the race and wish all sailors safe passage home.

Yours sincerely,

Les Crane
Chair Antigua Bermuda Race

www.antiguabermuda.com

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