ONE MONTH TO GO!
We are getting really excited and all geared up and ready to go for the next Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta in April!
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta – English Harbour, Antigua – As a prelude to the usual four days of superb racing in the Caribbean sun, we kick off with a welcome party featuring live music by “The Strays” who are back again by popular request. The following day begins with the highly anticipated Concours d’Elégance which is sponsored this year by the Herreshoff Marine Museum of Bristol, Rhode Island. We are honoured to be welcoming the well-known British writer and broadcaster Tom Cunliffe who will be joining the team of judges. This is followed by the Single-Handed Race, showcasing the amazing seamanship skills of each skipper.
Our shoreside activities will reward you every day with cold Wadadli beer and delicious Mount Gay Rum after each race and evening entertainment includes the very popular sea-shanty competition and open mic night. There is something for everyone and we know you will enjoy this wonderful Regatta with all its well-loved traditions and unique camaraderie. The complete Schedule of Events is given below (any changes will be announced nearer the time).
WEDNESDAY APRIL18th
• 0800 – 1800 REGISTRATION Yacht Club Events Centre
• 1600 – 1900 SHORESIDE EVENTS Yacht Club Lawn
• Mount Gay Rum tasting
• Wadadli Beer Garden
• 1800 – 2300 WELCOME PARTY Yacht Club Lawn
• Mount Gay Red Cap Give-Away
• Food & bar service
• Live band: The Strays
THURSDAY APRIL 19th
• 0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Events Centre
• 0900 – 1400 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE JUDGING Yacht Club Marina
• 1200 SINGLE-HANDED RACE SKIPPERS’ BRIEFING Club House
• 1400 SINGLE-HANDED RACE START
• 1600 PRESS BRIEFING Yacht Club Events Centre
• 1700 SKIPPERS’ BRIEFING Yacht Club Lawn
• 1600 – 2100 SHORESIDE EVENTS Yacht Club Lawn
• Mount Gay Rum tasting
• Wadadli Beer Garden
• Concours d’Elégance Trophy Presentation
• Food & bar service
• Live music on stage
FRIDAY APRIL 20th
• 0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Events Centre
• 1000 START OF RACE 1
• 1600 – 2000 SHORESIDE EVENTS Yacht Club Lawn
• Mount Gay Rum tasting
• Wadadli Beer Garden
• Mount Gay Rum cocktail competition
• Dark & Stormy cocktails compliments of Mount Gay Rum
• Single-Handed Race Trophy Presentation
• Food & bar service
• Sea Shanty Competition
SATURDAY APRIL 21st
• 0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Events Centre
• 1000 START OF RACE 2
• 1600 – 2300 SHORESIDE EVENTS Yacht Club Lawn
• Mount Gay Rum tasting
• Wadadli Beer Garden
• Rope games
• Open mic music night
• Food & bar service
• 1800 – 2000 OWNERS’ COCKTAIL PARTY Boom, Gunpowder House – By invitation only
SUNDAY APRIL 22nd
• 0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Events Centre
• 0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Events Centre
• 1000 START OF RACE 3 – THE KENNY COOMBS MEMORIAL CANNON RACE
• 1330 PARADE OF CLASSICS –Yachts Sail to Dockyard through English Harbour
• CLASSIC VEHICLE RENDEZVOUS – Classic vehicles displayed in Nelson’s Dockyard
MONDAY APRIL 23rd
• 0730 – 1700 HOSPITALITY DESK OPEN Yacht Club Event Centre
• 1000 START OF RACE 4
• 1700 – 0000 SHORESIDE EVENTS Nelson’s Dockyard
• Wadadli Beer Garden
• Slideshow & Video
• Prize Giving Trophy Presentation from 20.30
• DJ and dancing
TUESDAY APRIL 24th
• 1400 – 1730 GIG RACING & CREAM TEAS Admiral’s Inn, Dockyard
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