Antigua and Barbuda / Special Interests / Sailing & Regattas
Antigua is one of the main sailing destinations in the Caribbean. It has been for centuries - its excellent protected harbours were a refuge for naval and commercial ships - but nowadays the sailing has more pleasurable intent. The yachting industry is centred mainly in the south-east of the island, around the magnificent bays of English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour (with some harbours in the west).
English Harbour is extremely lively in season and it is from here that Antigua’s famous regattas, Antigua Sailing Week and the Classic Yacht Regatta, take place. For all its importance on the Caribbean sailing scene, though, Antigua does not have the depth and ease of sailing of, say, the Virgin Islands or the Grenadines, or even next door Guadeloupe. It is more of a sailor’s destination and the seas are more demanding. Also there is less infrastructure in the way of bars to sail up to, and the anchorages on the western side of the island, where many of the nicest beaches are, can be lumpy.
Sailing & Regattas on Antigua and Barbuda
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Looking for inspiration?
- Visit Nelson's Dockyard, the oldest functioning naval facility in the world
- Party at Shirley Heights Lookout on Sunday at sunset followed by barbecue and live music
- Stay at the spectacular Jumby Bay
- Hop over to Barbuda for stunning beaches and excellent birdwatching
- Race a yacht to nearby Montserrat for the day
