Antigua Sailing Week Articles
Antigua Racing Cup 2026: A New Regatta with a Proper Antiguan Welcome There are places that host regattas.
And then there are places where sailing actually belongs.
Nelson’s Dockyard is firmly in the second camp — and in April 2026, it added a new story to its long, salt-stained history with the arrival of the inaugural Antigua Racing Cup.
From 9–12 April, crews from more than 15 nations gathered beneath the old stone walls and timbered galleries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site — the world’s only working Georgian dockyard — to kick off what feels less like a new event, and more like something that has simply been waiting its turn.
© Michael Hodges
New regatta. Old harbour. Proper racing
13-04-2026
Scheduled to debut from April 9–12, 2026, the Antigua Racing Cup represents a bold vision. It’s where the spirit of pure, unadulterated competition and professional race management converges with the vibrant energy of Antigua’s sailing community and the island’s world-famous hospitality. This isn’t just another regatta; it’s a dedicated commitment to the core racing sailor.
A Strategic Vision for a Premier Sailing Destination In a strategic move to cement Antigua and Barbuda’s reputation as the marquee destination for Caribbean sailing, the Ministry of Tourism and the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the National Parks Authority and a coalition of local marine stakeholders, is launching this innovative event.
29-01-2026