January 24, 2026
Reborn from Antigua’s older, tougher 55-mile round-island race of the 1970s, this Antigua Yacht Club-run event keeps the heritage but in a shorter, more manageable 30-mile format. “The circular course sends fleets clockwise from their home ports in Falmouth and Jolly Harbour, meeting mid-race as they round Sandy Island,” says Sandy Mair, event director. A fast downwind run offshore, and an upwind return inside Cades Reef test both navigation and sail handling. Typically drawing 15-plus boats, it’s open to visitors, with crew spots readily available.
From the January 2026 issue of ALL AT SEA, by Carol M. Bareuther.
