Antigua Sailing Week
| Antigua Sailing Week | |
|---|---|
 Impression of the Antigua Sailing Week 2012 | |
| Location | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Event type | Regatta |
| Established | 1967 |
| Official site | www.sailingweek.com |
Antigua Sailing Week is a week long yacht
regatta held in the waters off English Harbour, St Pauls Antigua. It is one of Antigua's most notable events.[1] Founded in 1967,[2] it is cited as one of the top regattas in the world with 100 yachts, 1500 participants and 5000 spectators on average annually. At its heyday, the event attracted an average 150-200 yachts [3] In 2019 the regatta was held between 27 April and 3 May and the 2020 saw the first ever cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, 24 countries were represented at the regatta. There are five main races held, including the English Harbour race,[2] and at the end of the week the event finishes with an official prize-giving ceremony presided by the Governor-General. [4][5]
References
- ISBN 978-1-60643-795-7. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-85828-715-7. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ^ Antigua and Barbuda. The Treasure Islands Guide. p. 23.
- ISBN 978-1-84353-319-1. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ISBN 978-1-86011-212-6. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
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