Yachts from all over the world will arrive in English and Falmouth Harbours to participate in the one of the world’s major sailing events, the 55th Antigua Sailing Week – to be held from the 25th of April – 4th of May, 2023. From small beginnings this regatta has developed over more than 50 years to become one of the preeminent yacht racing events in the Caribbean and one of the most prestigious worldwide.
This year will be the second year whereas an existing Caribbean Regatta will integrate a foiling discipline in their schedule.
During Antigua Sailing Week's Regatta, the Wingfoil discipline will partake during 3 of the Regatta days held from 25 April - 27 April, 2024.
Jaime Torres
ASW Race Manager
'“Foiling is the new sailing frontier. We have had foiling cats race in ASW before but never a class dedicated to foiling craft. We are excited to welcome the hotbed of the foiling future into ASW. It will be a fast, fun, and colorful addition to our event!”'
The Antigua Wingfoil Championship will celebrate its first edition in 2023 from 25-27 April and will be part of the famous Antigua Sailing Week
The Wingfoilers will compete using a separate start line and custom-tailored courses. The event will feature three consecutive days of racing, including two days of fast-paced course racing and a long-distance downwinder along the island’s southwest coast. The course racing is set to take place in Falmouth Harbour with the option of moving to cades reef in case of marginal wind conditions.
The Long Distance Race is a huge downwinder. A leg destroying stretch of 8 Nautical Miles from Pigeon Point to Turners Beach. Who will be able to set an unbeatable record?
Tiger Tyson
Antigua and Barbuda’s Kitefoil Pro.
'The addition of this exponentially growing sport to this historic event will be thrilling for participants and mesmerising for spectators to discover. '
While Falmouth Harbour serves as an excellent racing location, it does present certain limitations, particularly when wind speeds fall below 15 knots, resulting in inconsistent racing conditions due to patchy winds within the bay. Therefore, we have taken proactive measures to identify an alternative location to ensure consistent racing experiences.
When the conditions are not favorable to race in Falmouth Harbour, we have designated Cades Reef as our alternative racing location. Situated between Johnson's Point and the reef, this area offers minimal seaweed interference and has an added benefit of enhanced breeze, courtesy of the wind channeling along the coast.
To facilitate the transition to Cades Reef, all competitors will be transported using one of the ASW Sunsail committee boat catamarans, accompanied by a rib serving as a mark laying and safety boat. Due to the logistical challenges, races will transition to courses with the same start and finish lines upon relocating to Cades Reef.
