Hoist your sails for the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week from April 27 to May
3. Even with less than 7 days to go, the ASW committee is reminding sailors that
its not too late to join the other 88 yachts that have registered so far.
This year the regatta village is expanded from Antigua Yacht Club Lawn to include
the platform at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina. Regatta village bars will open
daily at 3pm. Daily prize-givings will still take place on the lawn at the Antigua
Yacht Club at 6pm each afternoon. In the evenings, you will find
LIVE entertainment from local bands with creative themes at the Antigua Yacht
Club Platform.
The Antigua Yacht Club LAWN is where everyone is invited to gather daily to
mingle with their closest rivals as the results are calculated. Eat from venue
restaurants and enjoy the lawn bars, which will be stocked with ice-cold Beers,
refreshing Rum. At 6 pm each day, we will run our daily prize giving. Be prepared
to join race officials on stage to have your daily racing achievements recognised.
To CELEBRATE, we have an amazing lineup of evening entertainment scheduled
at the AYC Marina PLATFORM. There are some fancy dress-up theme nights
planned as well – Pirate Nite, Tropical Shirt Nite, Reggae Nite and Ladies Nite in
White – so don't forget to pack a few garments so you can fit right in. Check your
closet for your cheesiest Tropical shirts, your bright Reggae Colors (Red Yellow
Green), Classic white, or whimsical Pirate shirts, aka Jack Sparrow, and include
them in your luggage.
Reggae in the Park – Tuesday April 30
Legendary reggae performer Sanchez will step on stage for the 13th Reggae in the
Park – now at a brand-new location, Dow’s Hill Interpretation Center, in English
Harbour. This singer and producer rose to major fame in the reggae scenes of
London and the Caribbean in the 90’s and is a favorite of Gen-X, Millenials and
even teenagers.
The event will open at 5pm and will include a beautiful early sunset session with
Hellsgate Steel Orchestra, DJ sets and food and drink on sale where you can enjoy
the incredible views and take in the history of the Belvedere Ruins.
