CaribbeanRegatta 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
Antigua Sailing Week: The Tide Turns — But the Course Remains For more than half a century, Antigua Sailing Week has been part race, part pilgrimage.
For sailors, it has meant: Tight, tactical racing off Antigua’s south coast Hard-fought starts and marginal gains Evenings that start with analysis and end somewhere between storytelling and rum
For Antigua, it has meant: Full anchorages and busy marinas Global crews and returning characters A spotlight on one of the most authentic sailing cultures anywhere in the world
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
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
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