What is the minimum age to participate?

Minimum age is 19; ID may be required at check-in.

Where and when do we meet for embarkation?

Panacea X will be docked at Antigua Yacht Club in Falmouth to start and finish the event; organizers share the exact slip location and Day One meet time via the group WhatsApp the day before departure.

Do I need prior racing experience?

No prior racing is required—basic sailing familiarity is helpful if you want to take an active role; passenger spots welcome non-sailors.

What should I bring for evenings ashore?

A light jacket, change of clothes, reef‑safe sunscreen, and small cash for local beach bars and vendors.

How is the format different from a regatta?

This island-rally blends short competitive races with cruising legs and nightly beach prize-givings—less intense than an all-night regatta but still tactical and social.

Are there accessibility accommodations?

Specific accessibility details are not provided in the listing; contact organizers ahead of booking to discuss needs and boarding logistics.

Antigua Sailing Week: Island-Rally Racing, Beach Parties & Coastal Cruising

Antigua Sailing Week throws open Antigua and Barbuda’s trade winds in a reimagined island-rally format that feels equal parts competition and coastal cruise. Starting and finishing at Antigua Yacht Club in Falmouth, the event threads four days of point-to-point sailing through turquoise anchorages, fringing coral, and sheltered bays where crews duck ashore for evening prize‑givings on white sand. Panacea X is the vessel named to the flotilla this year; organizers share slip location and the Day One meet time over the group WhatsApp the day before departure.

Days alternate short tactical races with relaxed passages that reward seamanship and local knowledge: reading shifting squalls, trimming for reaching legs, and choosing the lee shore when trades back off. The shoreline here is predominantly limestone and reef-built—expect clear drop-offs, seagrass flats, and coral bommies that host hawksbill and green sea turtles. Birdlife punctuates the skyline; frigatebirds and brown pelicans wheel over the bays looking for baitfish.

What makes this edition stand out is its social geometry. Boats arrive at new coves each night; crews haul dinghies to beach bars and tiny local cookouts where trophies get handed out as sun slides into the horizon. For sailors the rally format keeps things competitive without all-night regattas; for non-sailors it’s a moving island holiday where you sleep afloat and step ashore to explore. Minimum age is 19; logistics center on Falmouth’s marina, but the itinerary visits a cross-section of Antigua’s coast.

Practical notes: pack reef‑safe sunscreen, a windproof layer, non‑marking deck shoes, and motion‑sickness remedies if you’re prone to seasickness. Confirm the exact embark time via the event WhatsApp and arrive at Antigua Yacht Club ready to stow luggage and attend a brief safety orientation. Expect sun, brisk trade winds, and evenings that cool enough for a light jacket.

Local culture and seafaring tradition are felt in every slip and shoreline: Antigua has long been a yachting hub in the Eastern Caribbean, and this event channels that heritage into approachable racing and island‑hopping exploration. Environmental care matters here—keep anchors off live coral, use reef‑safe products, and follow briefing guidance to minimize impact. Whether you’re chasing podium points or sandbar sunsets, Antigua Sailing Week’s island rally is a fast, sociable way to experience this coast by sail.

Expect early mornings of crisp wind, coffee on the foredeck, and briefings that set a day's tactical plan before the breeze builds. Snorkel stops expose coral gardens and schooling fish; pack a mask and snorkel for swims. Nights are communal: shared dinners, prize-giving, and reefside bonfires when permitted. This format suits crews who want hands-on sailing without full regatta intensity—bring curiosity, basic rope skills if you want to help, and a readiness to trade watch shifts with teammates.

About Sea to Sky Sailing

Sea to Sky Sailing is a West Vancouver–based sailing school that runs hands-on coastal sailing courses along the British Columbia coast. The company offers a range of RYA-aligned programs including the RYA Competent Crew - Condensed (3-day live-aboard), RYA Competent Crew 5-Day Course, Start Sailing (4-day introductory course), and RYA Day Skipper (5-day).

Each course focuses on practical seamanship: safety procedures, basic navigation, boat handling, docking, watchkeeping, and crew teamwork. Live-aboard elements on select courses provide experience of life aboard a yacht while underway and at anchor.

Courses follow established RYA curricula where indicated and prepare participants for further coastal cruising and certification pathways. The RYA Day Skipper course prepares experienced sailors to gain confidence and independence and aligns with the International Certificate of Competency standard. Instruction emphasizes on-water practice in small groups, repeating maneuvers and drills during multi-day passages along the BC coast.

Sea to Sky Sailing operates from West Vancouver and conducts voyages that explore nearby inshore waters, islands, and channels. The business is featured on The Adventure Collective, providing public visibility into course offerings and itineraries. Prospective students can review trip summaries for course length, learning objectives, and live-aboard options before booking. Safety, seamanship fundamentals, and practical navigation form the core of each program, making the school suitable for beginners and experienced sailors pursuing RYA courses.

Detailed itineraries, schedules, prerequisites, and packing suggestions are available on Sea to Sky Sailing's listing on The Adventure Collective to help prospective sailors choose course and prepare for on-water training effectively.

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