The 15th Superyacht Challenge Antigua is officially underway. On Wednesday 4 March, at the historic Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua, sailors gathered on the Race Office balcony for the Pre-Regatta Briefing. Ten magnificent superyachts are ready for four days of racing off Antigua’s spectacular south coast. Principal Race Officer Hank Stuart (IRO – USA) welcomed competitors and out...
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Racing at the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua starts tomorrow, Thursday 05 March, with the stand-alone Round Antigua Race or alternatively the Part-Island Race. Principal Race Officer Hank Stuart IRO (USA) explained that the Round Antigua course for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua begins and ends off Fort Charlotte, at the entrance to English Harbour. From there the fleet heads east...
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The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua returns to Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua from 4–8 March 2026, bringing together an exceptional fleet for four days of spirited racing in Antigua with laid-back parties in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. Organised by Superyacht Challenge Antigua in affiliation with the Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association and sanc...
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Thanks to Roddy at www.acquafilms.com for a wrap up video from the 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua. https://youtu.be/Pf-IR1DLMNY?si=0bt6IDN24Y9ecUTh
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For four exhilarating days, the stunning waters off Antigua played host to the 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, bringing together a fleet of majestic yachts, passionate sailors, and an atmosphere charged with competition and camaraderie. This year’s regatta delivered unforgettable moments both on and off the water. SYCA founder Paul Deeth was roundly applauded by over 250 sai...
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March 2025 - Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua Superyacht Challenge Antigua | Race Three Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2025 - Day 4 The final race of the series was held in superb Caribbean sunshine and a brisk 15 – 17 knots from the east. PRO Hank Stuart and the SYCA Race Committee chose an 21NM course with seven long legs at every point of sail. The magnificent superyachts paid two visits to t...
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08 March 2025 - Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua Superyacht Challenge Antigua | Race Two The second race of the series  was held in superb conditions off the South Coast of Antigua with a light to moderate easterly wind at the start. PRO Hank Stuart and the SYCA Race Committee chose an 18NM course with plenty of wind angles off the breeze. There were plenty of tactics and strategy in play fo...
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Superyacht Challenge Antigua | Race One 07 March 2025 - Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua A tricky first day of racing for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua with 9-13 knots of breeze from the southeast oscillating throughout race-time. PRO Hank Stuart and the SYCA Race Committee set a seven-leg course of approximately 21NM, weaving inshore and offshore off the South Coast of Antigua. Superyacht ...
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2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 06 March 2025 - Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua The 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua roared to life on Thursday, 06 March, with a thrilling 20-knot breeze from the southeast. With the wind speed was soaring in the gusts into the high 20s and the Caribbean surf was churning below. The fleet of majestic superyachts produced an electrifying spectac...
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05 March 2024 - Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua The 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua pre-regatta briefing was held prior to the start of racing. A stand-alone race before the main series will be held tomorrow Thursday 06 March. Prior to the start, competitors can choose to race around Antigua (48nm) or take part in a shorter race of 28nm off the South Coast of Antigua. The first start will be ...
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