Caribbean-Sailing Articles
Antigua Racing Cup 2026: Trade Winds Delivered a Blistering Opening Day If there was any doubt about what the Antigua Racing Cup was going to be, it disappeared within the first hour.
This wasn’t a gentle warm-up.
It was straight into it.
Out off Nelson’s Dockyard, the fleet met exactly what Antigua does best — proper trade wind sailing. A gradient easterly breeze sat firmly in the high teens, with gusts pushing beyond 20 knots, and just enough variation late in the day to keep tacticians honest.
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08-05-2026
BVI Spring Regatta: Where Speed Meets the Islands There are regattas you race.
And then there are regattas you experience.
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival has always been firmly in the second camp — a place where world-class racing meets trade wind sailing, island geography and just enough unpredictability to keep everyone honest.
And in 2026, it delivered exactly that.
A fleet stacked with variety. A racecourse that rewards instinct.
29-04-2026
BVI Spring Regatta 2026 delivered a tactical Round Tortola Race, where shifting winds, course changes and tight corrected-time margins saw Apollo and Airgasm claim the coveted Nanny Cay Cup.
19-04-2026
BVI Spring Regatta 2026 delivered a tactical Round Tortola Race, where shifting winds, course changes and tight corrected-time margins saw Apollo and Airgasm claim the coveted Nanny Cay Cup.
19-04-2026
The inaugural Antigua Racing Cup launched from historic Nelson’s Dockyard, bringing international crews, steady trade winds and four days of high-performance racing to the heart of Caribbean sailing.
13-04-2026
Antigua Sailing Week 2026 returns with a refreshed format blending racing and cruising, reflecting how modern sailors experience the sport while preserving the spirit, competition and unmistakable Caribbean atmosphere that has defined the event for over 50 years.
12-04-2026
Antigua Sailing Week 2026 returns with a refreshed format blending racing and cruising, reflecting how modern sailors experience the sport while preserving the spirit, competition and unmistakable Caribbean atmosphere that has defined the event for over 50 years.
12-04-2026
Argo Unleashed Around Antigua
The lap that every Caribbean multihull crew measures themselves against just got faster.
The Antigua 360 Race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in partnership with the Antigua Yacht Club, now has a new outright benchmark.
31-03-2026
Argo Unleashed Around Antigua
The lap that every Caribbean multihull crew measures themselves against just got faster.
The Antigua 360 Race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in partnership with the Antigua Yacht Club, now has a new outright benchmark.
31-03-2026
Duels in the Trades: Day Two of the Caribbean 600
By the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, the fleet has settled into the rhythm that defines this race.
Not a simple drag race through the trade winds, but a rolling series of tactical puzzles around the islands of the eastern Caribbean.
20-03-2026
Palanad 4 Takes IRC Zero in a Hard-Fought Caribbean 600
In a race where the margins rarely stretched beyond sight of the next headland, the Mach 50 Palanad 4 – E.Leclerc emerged victorious in IRC Zero at the RORC Caribbean 600.
Skippered by Antoine Magre, the French team completed the 600-mile Caribbean circuit in 2 days, 10 hours, 32 minutes and 31 seconds, securing class line honours and posting the fastest corrected time under IRC to claim the class win.
19-03-2026
Argo Claims Multihull Line Honours in a Caribbean Classic
After 600 miles of relentless trade-wind racing, two MOD70 trimarans arrived back in Antigua separated by barely a mile.
16-03-2026
Nanny Cay Resort & Marina: Building the Next Chapter in the BVI
On the south coast of Tortola, diggers are moving and steel is rising. Construction has officially begun on a major expansion at Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, marking the start of a $30+ million development designed to reposition the property as one of the Caribbean’s most capable full-service marina resorts.
07-03-2026
Antigua, West Indies – The Caribbean sailing calendar is set for a thrilling new addition. As Antigua proudly prepares to launch its inaugural Regatta Month next year, the flagship event—the Antigua Racing Cup (ARC)—is already generating significant buzz, poised to redefine high-performance yacht racing in the region.
29-01-2026
TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Caribbean’s sailing capital is setting course for a bold new chapter. On Friday, October 31, 2025, Nanny Cay Marina — the beating heart of the BVI’s marine industry — officially broke ground on an ambitious $30–$40 million expansion project, ushering in the next era of yachting excellence in the British Virgin Islands.
14-12-2025
After a Two-Year Pause, the 935-Mile Ocean Classic Returns to the Western Atlantic
Offshore sailors, start plotting your course. After a two-year hiatus, the Antigua Bermuda Race is officially set to return, with the fifth edition departing from Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, on April 29, 2026.
09-12-2025
For 2026, the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival has moved the event forward a week from previously published dates to March 23-29. Additionally, Scrub Island will now kick off the Sailing Festival, and the Nanny Cay Cup Round Tortola Race has moved to Wednesday (March 25, 2026).
15-06-2025
The summer is here but if you are thinking of heading away and embarking on an unforgettable adventure, sailing around one of these place could be fun.The Greek Islands, Amalfi Coast, and Caribbean (post-hurricane season) are premier destinations for the upcoming year. Each location offers a unique blend of breathtaking scenery, challenging yet rewarding winds, and rich maritime culture, making 2025 an ideal time to set sail.
23-05-2025
Revel in the rapture and beauty of the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, where Caribbean sailing is at its pinnacle.
17-04-2025