Cruising World shares that the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Investment of Antigua & Barbuda has launched a new event: The Antigua Racing Cup, which will take place from April 9 to 12, 2026. This expands the sailing schedule in April, as Antigua Sailing Week takes place from April 22 to 26, 2026. Here are excerpts from Antigua Racing Cup.
The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Investment is pleased to announce that a new vision for yachting in Antigua and Barbuda is beginning to take shape, building on the long-established brand of Antigua Sailing Week and the island’s proud maritime traditions. [. . .]
The Antigua Racing Cup is an event for racing purists—those who prefer high-energy, coastal racing with a fast-paced schedule and a focus on spirited competition. The event will feature 4 days of exhilarating races in conditions envied by most – balmy temperatures, trade winds, big seas at very short distances from shore. Strategically placed in the calendar to allow teams to compete and then head off to their summer events, racers can expect finely tuned variations of the exhilarating courses they would usually associate with sailing conditions along Antigua’s spectacular southern coast, and spectators will still enjoy the breathtaking views from land, sea, or air. [. . .]
In contrast, Antigua Sailing Week, which will take place from April 22 to 26, 2026, makes a return to its traditional point-to-point courses, as each day’s sailing will conclude at a different scenic destination. Sailors will enjoy vibrant after-race socials infused with local culture. ASW will entertain a mix of boat types and crews, and is tailored to cruisers, rally-style participants and bareboat charter groups. Courses will be point to point for ralliers, and for those who want to compete, additional marks will be dropped, tacking duels commence and courses timed as the competitors enjoy a different coastal course each day.
“The Antigua Racing Cup is for those on tight schedules who want a fast, focused, and fiercely fun regatta, while Antigua Sailing Week returns to its cruising roots. Having two separate events, each with a narrower focus, will allow us to deliver a more immersive and enriching yachting experience to a wider audience,” said Race Manager Jaime Torres. [. . .]
April 2026 will be a glorious month of sailing in Antigua and Barbuda. In addition to Antigua Sailing Week and the new Antigua Racing Cup, the sailing calendar will also feature the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta with the introduction of a Model Boat Race which will be an exciting draw for the entire family showcasing boats built by the local yachting community. [. . .]
To Enter:
- To Enter Antigua Racing Cup: https://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu/50422
- To Enter Antigua Sailing Week: https://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu/50418
Enquiries and questions:
- Antigua Racing Cup – jaime@sailingweek.com
- Antigua Sailing Week – info@sailingweek.com
- Antigua Racing Cup E-mail: info@antiguaracingcup.com
For full article, see https://antiguaracingcup.com/
Also see https://www.cruisingworld.com/people/antigua-racing-cup/
Further details, including registration and full schedules for both events, will be available at www.sailingweek.com & www.antiguaracingcup.com in the coming weeks.
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Cruising World shares that the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Investment of Antigua & Barbuda has launched a new event: The Antigua Racing Cup, which will take place from April 9 to 12, 2026. This expands the sailing schedule in April, as Antigua Sailing Week takes place from April 22 to 26, 2026. Here
