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'''Antigua Sailing Week''' is a week long yacht [[regatta]] held in the waters off English Harbour, [[Saint Paul, Antigua and Barbuda|St Pauls Antigua]]. It is one of Antigua's most notable events.<ref name="Beckett">{{cite book|last=Beckett|first=Luisa|title=Yachting Escapes: The Caribbean|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qINzbC0D8eUC&pg=PA50|accessdate=24 March 2012|publisher=The Escapes Group ltd|isbn=978-1-60643-795-7|page=50}}</ref> Founded in 1967,<ref name="Vaitilingam2002"/> it is cited as one of the top regattas in the world with 100 yachts, 1500 participants and 5000 spectators on average annually. At its heyday, the event attracted an average 150-200 yachts <ref>{{Cite book|title=Antigua and Barbuda|publisher=The Treasure Islands Guide|page=23}}</ref> In 2019 the regatta was held between 27 April and 3 May and the 2020 saw the first ever cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In |
'''Antigua Sailing Week''' is a week long yacht [[regatta]] held in the waters off English Harbour, [[Saint Paul, Antigua and Barbuda|St Pauls Antigua]]. It is one of Antigua's most notable events.<ref name="Beckett">{{cite book|last=Beckett|first=Luisa|title=Yachting Escapes: The Caribbean|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qINzbC0D8eUC&pg=PA50|accessdate=24 March 2012|publisher=The Escapes Group ltd|isbn=978-1-60643-795-7|page=50}}</ref> Founded in 1967,<ref name="Vaitilingam2002"/> it is cited as one of the top regattas in the world with 100 yachts, 1500 participants and 5000 spectators on average annually. At its heyday, the event attracted an average 150-200 yachts <ref>{{Cite book|title=Antigua and Barbuda|publisher=The Treasure Islands Guide|page=23}}</ref> In 2019 the regatta was held between 27 April and 3 May and the 2020 saw the first ever cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, 24 countries were represented at the regatta. There are five main races held, including the English Harbour race,<ref name="Vaitilingam2002">{{cite book|last=Vaitilingam|first=Adam|title=The Rough Guide to Antigua and Barbuda|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mIP0T3hGT1UC&pg=PA129|accessdate=24 March 2012|date=31 January 2002|publisher=Rough Guides|isbn=978-1-85828-715-7|page=129}}</ref> and at the end of the week the event finishes with an official prize-giving ceremony presided by the [[Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda|Governor-General]]. <ref name="Vaitilingam2004">{{cite book|last=Vaitilingam|first=Adam|title=Antigua Directions|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-nF4W5i6PbUC&pg=PA76|accessdate=24 March 2012|date=26 August 2004|publisher=Rough Guides|isbn=978-1-84353-319-1|page=76}}</ref><ref name="Henderson2005">{{cite book|last=Henderson|first=James|title=Caribbean & the Bahamas|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cMM_yrOxqZkC&pg=PA337|accessdate=24 March 2012|date=1 October 2005|publisher=New Holland Publishers|isbn=978-1-86011-212-6|page=337}}</ref> |
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| Antigua Sailing Week | |
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| Location | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Event type | Regatta |
| Established | 1967 |
| Official site | www.sailingweek.com |
Antigua Sailing Week is a week long yacht regatta held in the waters off English Harbour, St Pauls Antigua. It is one of Antigua's most notable events.[1] Founded in 1967,[2] it is cited as one of the top regattas in the world with 100 yachts, 1500 participants and 5000 spectators on average annually. At its heyday, the event attracted an average 150-200 yachts [3] In 2019 the regatta was held between 27 April and 3 May and the 2020 saw the first ever cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, 24 countries were represented at the regatta. There are five main races held, including the English Harbour race,[2] and at the end of the week the event finishes with an official prize-giving ceremony presided by the Governor-General. [4][5]
References
- ^ Beckett, Luisa. Yachting Escapes: The Caribbean. The Escapes Group ltd. p. 50. ISBN 978-1-60643-795-7. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ^ a b Vaitilingam, Adam (31 January 2002). The Rough Guide to Antigua and Barbuda. Rough Guides. p. 129. ISBN 978-1-85828-715-7. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ^ Antigua and Barbuda. The Treasure Islands Guide. p. 23.
- ^ Vaitilingam, Adam (26 August 2004). Antigua Directions. Rough Guides. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-84353-319-1. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ^ Henderson, James (1 October 2005). Caribbean & the Bahamas. New Holland Publishers. p. 337. ISBN 978-1-86011-212-6. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
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