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Livin’ it up in Antigua

Posted on by Louay Habib
Race Day One | Nelson’s Dockyard Antigua, WI – Thursday, 09 March 2023 Action & Catalina © Claire Matches The first day of racing at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua was blessed with tropical heat and moderate breeze of 12-15 knots from an unusual westerly wind direction. The Race Committee set a course of approximately 13.5nm, composed of seven legs. With plenty of mark roundings over ...
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Practice in Paradise

Posted on by Louay Habib
Nelson's Dockyard Antigua, WI – Wednesday, 08 March 2023 There is nowhere like the Caribbean in the bleak mid-winter of the Northern Hemisphere. Warm air and crystal blue skies makes Antigua a sailor's paradise. However, the stormy weather to the north of the Caribbean has disturbed the trade winds that usually pump in from the Atlantic. The stand-alone Round Antigua Race was scheduled...
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A wonderful celebration of sailing and parties

Posted on by Louay Habib
The Gosnell Trophy © Ted Martin The 12th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) has opened with registration of the magnificent fleet in Nelson's Dockyard. Racing off the South Coast of Antigua will conclude on Sunday 12th March. The invitational event is held in the spectacular waters of Antigua with laid-back social events in Nelson’s Dockyard. The Superyacht Challenge h...
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Superyachts set for a thrilling 2023 in Antigua

Posted on by Louay Habib
The 218ft Dykstra/Reichel Pugh ketch Hetairos © Claire Matches An exciting superyacht racing season is set for the Caribbean in 2023 with a fantastic programme of racing including the 12th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua and the inaugural RORC Caribbean 600 Series. 112ft Baltic Nilaya and the Superyacht fleet © Claire Matches The 12th edition of the Superyac...
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2023 Notice of Race

Posted on by Louay Habib
The Notice of Race for the 12 edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua is available on this web site Notice Board The regatta includes an optional race around the island of Antigua, the record for which was set at last year’s SYCA by the 218ft ketch Hetairos at 3 hours 46 minutes and 8 seconds. A yacht that breaks the record will be awarded the skipper’s weight in rum! Yachts are req...
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Superyacht Challenge Antigua wraps up in Nelson’s Dockyard

Posted on by Louay Habib
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 paid tribute to the SYCA Committee and Race Team, whic...
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Sam Richmond

Posted on by Louay Habib
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 13th March, a Remembrance Procession was obs...
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Racing concludes for 11th edition

Posted on by Louay Habib
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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Kawil, Nilaya, Hetairos win on Day Two

Posted on by Louay Habib
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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Full On – Day One!

Posted on by Louay Habib
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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