Fast boats, close racing and Caribbean water doing what it does best.

As the sun broke through the Caribbean skies, the final day of Antigua Sailing Week 2026 kicked off with the forecasted breeze embracing the sailing fleet right from their departure at Ffryes Beach. Showcased amidst this beautiful spectacle was the intriguing blend of leisurely cruising and close racing. Tackling a humid Caribbean pressure system alongside dodging refreshing light rains, boats riddled with zest manoeuvred south, concluding their thrill-filled journey in the afternoon outside English Harbour.

Paul Bennett, securing an overall second-place finish in CSA Class 3 on board Caipirinha, intimated the challenging start of the race. Amid the ever-changing wind patterns, some sailors had to reach, while some were on the wind, making every effort to manoeuvre past Pelican Island and secure a favourable podium position.