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 Committee led by PRO Hank Stuart chose three different courses for the classes for a final race t...
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Race Two – Friday 11th March 112ft Baltic Nilaya and the Superyacht fleet © Claire Matches 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 wind speed was...
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2022 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race One – Thursday 10th March Rebecca & Nilaya © Claire Matches 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 J...
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The 218ft ketch Hetairos © Claire Matches 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 by the modified Volvo 70 Warrior by 9 mi...
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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 modified Volvo 70, Warrior completed the Peters & May Round Antigua Race in elapse...
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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 designed to be sol...
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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 to come and maybe also on the situation of the country you originate from. If you are...
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John McMonigall’s Oyster 82 Zig Zag 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...
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