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
Sam Richmond
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
Racing concludes for 11th edition
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
Kawil, Nilaya, Hetairos win on Day Two
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
Full On – Day One!
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 charges to Round Antigua Record
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
Stand-Alone Round Antigua Race
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
Back in Action!
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!
Modified ORCsy rating system with performance curve scoring to be used for 2022
Rating System for our next regatta 2022. As everyone knows key to rating/handicapping Superyachts is knowing the wind strength. We all know that some competitors that shouldn’t even be sailing in 10K TWS turn into another animal altogether in 20K TWS. So initially the rating system incorporated wind bands with different ratings for each per… Continue reading Modified ORCsy rating system with performance curve scoring to be used for 2022
2022 Cook Off Theme
The Famous Cook Off is a much-loved night of fun and flavours at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua. Each team is given a traditional coal pot to prepare a Caribbean dish for judging. The theme for 2022 will be “Japanese Samurai”. More details to follow.