Antigua Sailing Week
From 21 to 25 April 2027, Antigua Sailing Week brings racing yachts and charter crews to the island’s south coast. An independent guide: what to expect, where to watch, and where to anchor after racing.
Photo: Dr. Thomas Liptak · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The course
- Courses along Antigua’s coast, with a point-to-point format listed by the organiser for 2027.
Where to watch
- Shirley Heights lookout gives a wide view over English and Falmouth Harbours.
- Fort Berkeley at the mouth of English Harbour is a short walk from Nelson’s Dockyard.
What to expect
- Racing along Antigua’s coast with views of cliffs and bays; the organiser lists a point-to-point format for 2027.
- A fleet ranging from grand-prix boats to charter yachts.
- The week follows the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (14–19 April), so late April is a good time to visit.
Plan your visit
- The organiser lists 21–25 April 2027.
- English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour are the bases; accommodation gets busy, so book early.
- Checked October 2026; confirm before you go.
Sailing nearby: Green Island and Barbuda
Green Island and Nonsuch Bay, on the east coast, are reef-protected anchorages about 10 nm from English Harbour.
Barbuda, about 30 nm north, has long beaches; approach in good light because of the reefs. Checked October 2026.
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