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After four days of exciting racing, the 11th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua concluded with the Prize Giving held at the Admiral’s Inn Nelson’s Dockyard. The Round Antigua Race and Superyacht Challenge Series were held in strong winds for all but the last race of the regatta. Competing Superyacht owners, Captains and crew have… Continue reading Superyacht Challenge Antigua wraps up in Nelson’s Dockyard

After being injured in training on Tuesday 8th March before the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA). Sam Richmond has sadly passed away. Everyone involved with the regatta joins the worldwide sailing community in paying respects to a much-loved and highly respected sailor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sam’s family at a difficult time. On Sunday… Continue reading Sam Richmond

Race Three – Sunday 13th March The third race of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua started with a good breeze of 15-20 knots from the north east but later in the race, rain showers and a softening of the wind, created a very different scenario to the previous two races held in full trades. The Race… Continue reading Racing concludes for 11th edition

Race Two – Friday 11th March The trade winds were still pumping for Race Two of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, with white water hissing at the rails of the magnificent superyachts. Compared to Race One, the wind had veered slightly to the east, giving some shelter in the lee of Antigua. However, even inshore the… Continue reading Kawil, Nilaya, Hetairos win on Day Two

2022 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race One – Thursday 10th March Race One of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua was held in full trade winds producing spectacular sailing for the magnificent fleet. It was a bumpy rollercoaster ride on the South Coast of Antigua with the superyachts reefed for high-octane, uber-action. Class winners for Race One were… Continue reading Full On – Day One!

Hetairos has set a new monohull race record for Round Antigua Race. The 218ft Dykstra/Reichel Pugh ketch skippered by Graham Newton, was the last to start in the pursuit race, completing the 46.8nm Round Antigua Course in an elapsed time of 03 hrs 46 mins 08 seconds. Hetairos beat the previous record set in 2018… Continue reading Hetairos charges to Round Antigua Record

09 March 2022 While not part of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua Series, much of the fleet will take part in a Round Antigua Race today Wednesday 9th March. The 46.8nm course is a great opportunity for teams to get in race trim for the four-race series which starts on Thursday 10th March. In 2018, the… Continue reading Stand-Alone Round Antigua Race

11th Superyacht Challenge Antigua Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua 8-13 March 2022 The 11th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua has attracted ten magnificent superyachts, all set to race in the fantastic waters around Antigua. Ideal conditions are forecast for the regatta with blue skies, trade winds and Caribbean swell. As always, the Superyacht Challenge Antigua is… Continue reading Back in Action!

As thoughts turn to next season Antigua has just released the following protocols for yachts clearing in. You must remember this reflects the situation in the world as of now. As such it is very much a work in progress. It is totally reliant on the situation of the COVID status worldwide in the months… Continue reading 09 October, 2020 News Update SYCA

2020 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Final Report Monday 15th March 2020 After a vote from all competing boats, the Gosnell Trophy for the 2020 Superyacht Challenge Antigua has been awarded to John McMonigall’s Oyster 82 Zig Zag, skippered by Philip Howard-Smith. Class winners of the 2020 Superyacht Challenge Antigua are Oyster 885 Firebird skippered by James… Continue reading 2020 Zig Zag awarded the Gosnell Trophy