2025 SCHEDULE

10:00 – 16:00 Early Registration

Single Handed Race Registration – Registration for Single Handed Race and Concourse d’Elegance in the ACYR Event Center Office. Show off your individual sailing skills on this simple triangle course just off English Harbour. Crew can be used to assist hoisting/lowering sails but must leave the yacht before the start, with the exception of one observer for safety reasons. The use of auto-helms is discouraged, and if used must be declared. There are 3 classes less than 45’ LOA, 45’+ LOA and Spirit of Tradition. We are also looking for yachts prepared to take photographers out (as a 3rd person). Full details of all race & shore events will be available.
Concourse d’Elegance Registration – We welcome and encourage yachts that are entered in the Regatta and maintained to a high standard to enter the Concours d’Elégance Competition on Wednesday April 17th. Judging will take place from 13:00 – 17:00. There are divisions for Traditional, Spirit of Tradition, Classic and Vintage. There are two categories: Professionally maintained and Owner maintained.

09:00 – 16:00 Registration

Registration will be from 09:00 to 16:00. Full details of all race & shore events will be available.

09:00 Single Handed Skippers Meeting

Meet at the flagpole, waterside of the Event Center

11:00 Single-Handed Race

Show off your individual sailing skills on this simple windward/leeward course just off English Harbour. Crew can be used to assist hoisting/lowering sails but must leave the yacht before the start, with the exception of one observer for safety reasons. The use of auto-helms is discouraged, and if used must be declared. There are 3 classes; less than 45’ LOA, 45’+ LOA and Spirit of Tradition. We are also looking for yachts prepared to take photographers out (as a 3rd person).

13:00 – 17:00 Concours d’Elégance – Judging

We welcome and encourage yachts that are entered in the Regatta and maintained to a high standard to enter the Concours d’Elégance Competition on Wednesday April 17th. Judging will take place from 13:00 – 17:00 on the dock in Nelson’s Dockyard. There are divisions for Traditional, Spirit of Tradition, Classic and Vintage. There are two categories: Professionally maintained and Owner maintained.
***Please enter by email or at Registration in the morning of Tuesday, April 15th.

17:00 Skippers Meeting

Meet on the lawn at the steps waterside of the Event Center

18:00-20:00 Welcome Party

Come and meet your fellow participants and enjoy the start of the Regatta at the Beautiful Boom Restaurant for a sponsored happy hour. There is a water taxi available at The Admiral’s Inn Dock to take you back and forth or enjoy a walk or drive up to Boom. Wristbands are required to be worn for entry.
Head over to the Pillars Restaurant at the Admiral’s Inn for their Caribbean Night menu with entertainment.

10:00 Race 1

17:30 – 18:30 Perfect Storm Happy Hour – Followed by Caribbean Night 18:00-21:00

Free Perfect Storm Cocktails & Red Stripe Beer with your wristbands, cash bar also available at the Capstans followed by an exciting Caribbean Night sponsored by the National Parks. Come dance to the steel drums, be amazed by the fire dancers, stilt walkers and more! National Parks will have food available as well as Hot Spot Café and Gallery Bar.

10:00 Race 2

17:30 – 18:30 Happy Hour

Come enjoy free English Harbour Cocktails & Red Stripe Beer with your wristband, cash bar also available at the Capstans. Afterwards check out the Classics Menu at Copper & Lumber’s Seafood Friday.

10:00 Race 3

17:30 – 18:30 Happy Hour followed by Open Mic Night – 18:30-21:00

Wear your wrist band and enjoy our English Harbour Rum & Red Stripe Beer Happy Hour, cash bar also available at the Capstans followed by the fun Open Mic Night with the band Those Guys Again 18:30. Amateur or professional musicians, dancers, or entertainers of any kind, who would like to participate, please make yourself known at the Hospitality Desk or call Jane Coombs on 268 720-3926. All acts can be supported by our house band Those Guys Again; do let us know your songs in advance, if possible. We will meet beside the stage at 18:00.
NPA, Pillars Restaurant at the Admiral’s Inn, The Galley Bar and Hot Spot Cafe will have yummy food available.

10:00 Race 4 followed by Parade of Classics

On completion of Race 4 starting at approximately 13:30 proceed into English Harbour. There will be a VHF communication team to guide you in. Evryone is encouraged to dress in the he theme of the parade this year, is Sailors 300 years ago. Please provide us information and history on your yacht, which will be used by our announcer at the Dockyard. Costumes, hip hip hoorays and cannons encouraged!

17:30-18:30 Happy Hour on the Lawn and Gutter Regatta

Wear your wristband for the free English Harbour Cocktail & Red Stripe Beer. National Parks will have a cash bar. Boat building for the “Rain Gutter Regatta” to benefit ABSAR begins 17:30 (first race 18:00) so get teams together and be ready for fun!
Enjoy food from the Hot Spot Cafe and the Galley Bar who will be set up ready to serve you.
Sunday evenings are always a treat at Shirley Heights with the steel drums and beautiful sunset. Enjoy a dinner at Boom or Pillars at Admirals Inn.

14:00 – Cream Tea & Gig Racing

For our final event of the week bring your sailing and rowing gigs, varnished runabouts and trusty crew to The Admiral’s Inn for a fun-filled afternoon of Gig Racing. Assorted races start at 14.00 and there will be prizes awarded. A full traditional cream tea will be available from 15:00 – 17:00 with proceeds going to St John’s Hospice.

18:00-19:00 Happy Hour, Prize Giving followed by the After Party 18:30-22:00

Head over to the side of museum in the Dockyard for the English Harbour Rum & Red Stripe Beer Happy Hour.

18:30 – Prize Giving

Remember to bring your crew on stage for a photo opportunity with your trophy (wristband required for free drinks).

20:00 After Party

The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta After Party will be on the seaside lawn of Copper and Lumber. After the awards get ready for an unforgettable night of revelry at the historic Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua. Against the backdrop of this iconic maritime location, the air will be filled with the tantalizing aroma of delectable food offerings, sure to satisfy the most discerning palates and you’ll be treated to the infectious beat of the music that’s sure to keep the dance floor alive. A cash bar will be available with a steady flow of delightful drinks to complement the vibrant atmosphere. The fusion of history, music, delectable cuisine, and the picturesque setting of Nelson’s Dockyard in the afterglow of the Classic Regatta guarantees an evening of celebration that transcends time, creating lasting memories for all who attend.
We look forward to seeing all of you at the events and having a great, fast, fun regatta.