{"id":272877,"date":"2026-04-13T13:45:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=272877"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:45:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:45:28","slug":"antigua-racing-cup-a-dazzling-new-chapter-in-caribbean-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-racing-cup-a-dazzling-new-chapter-in-caribbean-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua Racing Cup \u2013 A Dazzling New Chapter in Caribbean Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-4135759450\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-2912817332\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Antigua Racing Cup \u2013 A Dazzling New Chapter in Caribbean Racing<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>RESULTS:<\/strong>&nbsp;Full results, including IRC rating dual scoring&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPAXJzDqg0i2YmKbdK-r4zZyMDJt_goQ9tlG28l36vHxViaTmocYfrQni_3dKbp3ndAeZwspFPcLXsZKsDUK9rvKfaBEsWHWJNfO1iVEWqliu5tH5F_dFskrKqvi2kMJUmgsR4x_9gX5hUeCW9xIPTFJyyjB85vwq4RSQcH0ZciapPKWoCmQ_yyF054YaNcr2PADjFFGiX100&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>April 13, 2026: Nelson\u2019s Dockyard, Antigua<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; The first edition of the Antigua Racing Cup has stamped its mark on the Caribbean racing calendar, delivering exactly what it set out to achieve: pure competition in paradise.&nbsp;\ufeff<br>\ufeff\ufeff<br>\ufeffCreated as a new international regatta, the Antigua Racing Cup has brought together high quality racing, professional race management and the unmistakable spirit of Antigua on and off the water. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Antigua\u2019s south coast, the regatta combined tactical race courses, steady trade winds and a warm Antiguan welcome. From grand prix boats and performance cruisers to sportsboats, the Antigua Racing Cup showcased the depth and diversity of the sport in one of the world\u2019s great sailing venues.<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPJoGr6um_vRo-xYVLEO1ZSDw1UDYa4Bu4ieTEYo7h0HWP4olm6RRw2D5Piop0kFuK7tVh8ckLxN3Xs6sKxafstJz6NEgD4O9nHtT09Cq9QO2dRSrrddg5b-eZPSNtDD0clgAOVLrfNu1&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><em>YouTube:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPJoGr6um_vRo-xYVLEO1ZSDw1UDYa4Bu4ieTEYo7h0HWP4olm6RRw2D5Piop0kFuK7tVh8ckLxN3Xs6sKxafstJz6NEgD4O9nHtT09Cq9QO2dRSrrddg5b-eZPSNtDD0cokhctjvk0r5&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/7Ik95EDUHoI?si=KxEnFOlG_FYvR_j7<\/a><em>&nbsp;\u00a9 @roddyacqua, @hainesfilms, @antiguaracingcup<\/em><strong>CSA 1<\/strong>Dan Gribble &amp; Dean Ziehl\u2019s Tripp 65&nbsp;<strong>Prevail&nbsp;<\/strong>(USA) took line honours and a straight six bullets for the regatta after CSA time correction. The battle for second went to the wire and was only decided in the last race. Lennart Davidsson\u2019s S&amp;S 79&nbsp;<strong>Kialoa III<\/strong>&nbsp;took second place in the last race of the six race series to finish on equal points with John McMonigal\u2019s Oyster 82&nbsp;<strong>Zig Zag&nbsp;<\/strong>(GBR), skippered by Carl Raynes. Kialoa III was second for the series by virtue of countback with Zig Zag in third.<br>Prevail\u2019s Dean Ziehl: \u201cIt has been a great regatta for us and a real pleasure to be part of the first Antigua Racing Cup. We used to come here for Antigua Sailing Week, and this feels like a fantastic new event. You only have to look around tonight to see the spirit of it, everyone is having a good time, the setting is beautiful, the weather has been superb and the people are incredibly friendly. Our crew has loved it every day. We are a happy team because we are all friends, and some of us have been racing together for 20 or 30 years. That makes it very special. We will definitely be back.\u201d<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NapasJ55vNtYkFKnbq6kjbSFi5CdRU9lUecUL6UyM-YAKzunThyIvydJvd2GH_q4BuSgKP1gCrmPgGp-EzR8jh0QULgF3mv_YLJbLytPOUS2BXM2Y0Jitsij7eKdlU5vw1cUe96ewcxMm7ilPs6hfyPHwwd-g=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/2a072b53-22dd-42c7-816b-c2069adc2536.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><em>Dan Gribble &amp; Dean Ziehl\u2019s Tripp 65 Prevail (USA) \u00a9 Paul Wyeth\/Antigua Racing Cup<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>CSA 2<\/strong>In the performance boat class, the battle for the top three remained fiercely contested to the final beat to finish. Steve Rigby\u2019s GS46&nbsp;<strong>Belladonna<\/strong>&nbsp;(GBR) and RP37&nbsp;<strong>Warthog&nbsp;<\/strong>(ANT), skippered by Jules Mitchell, were tied at the top for a thrilling showdown on the final day. Belladonna won the penultimate race by just over a minute after CSA time correction, Warthog suffered a broken halyard but came out fighting for Race 9, winning the final race. Belladonna held onto second for that last race by just 49 seconds from&nbsp;<strong>Rikki<\/strong>. After nine races Belladonna and Warthog had equal points but Belladonna won the class on countback.<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_Nbc1KV5MeByZEcI6QtO3qDY_6azg3GGEuFD2RflHWPacBgQaJVKAKC7Gw8bEyYAnaXL2OAhmDdaldEj_fEWgi4dDWsQ7IT0pdlJvNUEMbY26YNSSWZdtnDQWiAE8QtiIWNFEs4eUKlFrTC9JDa_RngWvNfddw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/f6141f94-21f2-485b-9071-27fe7833f3cb.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><em>Steve Rigby\u2019s GS46 Belladonna (GBR) \u00a9 Paul Wyeth\/Antigua Racing Cup<\/em><strong>Belladonna<\/strong>\u2019s Josh Redgrave: \u201cWe came back to Antigua because it felt like the obvious choice after winning the Lord Nelson Trophy at Antigua Sailing Week last year. We knew this event was going to give us the best racing in the shortest amount of time, real bang for buck. With boats like Warthog and Rikki in the class, we knew it would be a proper fight, and that is exactly what it was. Every day we came in tied on points with Warthog, which shows just how close it was. The boats are very different, but the racing was fantastic and it really showed the quality of the rating systems as well. This is high level racing in the Caribbean, and that is why we came. We had a brilliant time and we would absolutely come back next year.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NaZz8ReP04ccSiKN3afxuopE58vH3s6t1bRfNCyQtbTQwjvo_ixWPyr6O3fUjddexDSG5LwB2xzk7WlzewSuhbP4V6MIaWwyJ_tlRvYj71LlyRS2BdEosbBvdjF5DAJ3B1RQ-wQNU4q30Aglm9rN4AW0wy8PQ=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/2e6eebab-a13e-47fa-a5c3-50ed11cb0e6f.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><em>RP37 Warthog (ANT), skippered by Jules Mitchell \u00a9 Paul Wyeth\/Antigua Racing Cup<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Bruce Chafee\u2019s Reichel\/Pugh 42&nbsp;<strong>Rikki<\/strong>&nbsp;(USA) finished the regatta third in CSA 2 but under the dual scoring IRC rating scored five bullets to win&nbsp;<strong>IRC 1.<\/strong><br><strong>Rikki\u2019<\/strong>s Bruce Chafee: \u201cI am really glad we made the choice to come back to Antigua, we have had a fantastic time here. The team was built around the same core group from the Nelson\u2019s Cup and the RORC Caribbean 600, with a few new faces, and they fitted straight into the Rikki vibe of camaraderie, humble learning and pushing the boat hard like dinghy sailors. It has been a joy. I also really liked the courses. The Antigua Racing Cup race team asked for suggestions, listened, and then delivered with proper windward leewards and varied racing. To still get nine races completed showed they were focused on giving the sailors the best possible regatta.\u201d<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_Nam4vGLlH-PYXh_eheLgAYjqc26EGxv1RHeXSqPvyCF0dGYn0ifyUKXdl7GRdMuUXWbvNafoRQfkGjkxk5gReTdqE0fEFljaa0Pu_EShLdsDVUQSQixS4t1KpIVTrZ3UM5bU1R6QvpJlDngvDCJPPY7ZKaWKQ=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/80ff7f7b-2657-4704-a5c7-e5990e52aca7.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><em>Bruce Chafee\u2019s Reichel\/Pugh 42 Rikki (USA) &#8211;&nbsp;<\/em><em>under the dual scoring IRC rating scored five bullets to win IRC 1&nbsp;<\/em><em>\u00a9 Paul Wyeth\/Antigua Racing Cup<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>CSA 3<\/strong>Poul Hoj Jensen\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Danish Blue&nbsp;<\/strong>(ANT) scored eight race wins for an emphatic victory in CSA 3 and was also the winner of IRC 2, also with eight bullets. Runner up in both CSA 3 and IRC 2 was Katy Campbell\u2019s Salona 45&nbsp;<strong>Panacea X&nbsp;<\/strong>(CAN). Just three points separated a trio of teams aiming for the CSA 3 podium. A40&nbsp;<strong>Team Strada Awaken (<\/strong>GBR), skippered by Mark Zamaria, took the prize in CSA 3, while Bernie Evan-Wong\u2019s Mumm 36&nbsp;<strong>High Tension (<\/strong>ANT) was third in IRC 2.&nbsp;<strong>J-aguar Powered by Heat Wave,<\/strong>&nbsp;skippered by Gary Weisberg (USA), retired from Race 8 after being in a strong position to make the top three in CSA.<br><strong>Danish Blue<\/strong>\u2019s Poul Hoj Jensen:&nbsp;\u201cWe had a very, very good team, and in at least two races we would not have won without that teamwork. We got the spinnaker up faster, got clear, and that made the difference. I really liked the courses, they were absolutely perfect, with very good racing and good starting lines but for me the virtual marks are not for this level of racing. However, I am sure many more boats will come to future editions. I think the Antigua Racing Cup has made a very strong start, and I will do everything I can to support it.\u201d<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NZeXoCKh23lCC03kB8ReLm6Fcocu9pWH8tM3tbbsmMy58XrfEhNmgVXG5fo8FU1XNWxmNMVPk5XCSw3-RCvY_hoYEPAiqbYmpylJRFL663eoENml8tvs1a4Befn5eQv7pwXOu6xr_pw-mgwFFAwVFbK5irwhA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/26cff27f-3c82-425e-9061-577763c21464.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><em>Poul Hoj Jensen\u2019s Danish Blue (ANT) scored eight race wins for an emphatic victory in CSA 3&nbsp;<\/em><em>\u00a9 Paul Wyeth\/Antigua Racing Cup<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>CSA 4<\/strong>Ashley Rhodes celebrated his birthday during the Antigua Racing Cup and his all-Antiguan crew gave the skipper of Melges 24&nbsp;<strong>Whiplash<\/strong>&nbsp;(ANT) a perfect present. Not only did Whiplash win CSA 4 but they did so with a perfect scoreline of nine bullets. Sigma 38&nbsp;<strong>The Project<\/strong>, skippered by Lee Oldak (USA), had a consistent regatta with podium finishes in every race to secure class runner up. Completing the class podium was the Guadeloupean&nbsp;team racing Mallory Rousseau\u2019s First Class 10&nbsp;<strong>Montebello Pepsi<\/strong>&nbsp;(FRA).<br><strong>Whiplash<\/strong>\u2019s Ashley Rhodes: \u201cIt was not easy at all, and the conditions were not always perfect for Whiplash, so I really have to take my hat off to the team. They were the ones who made it happen. I always say that I just sit at the back and steer the boat, but without the people around me, the kids, Rhone (Kirby), my brother, none of it would be possible. What I would really love to see now is more sportsboats coming here, because that is what this regatta needs. When people see the racing, the courses and the standard of competition at the Antigua Racing Cup, I hope they will be motivated to come next year. I would say to them, bring it.\u201d<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NY2pBNNVgtQBuO6tf3kCWWvaOFz4fmESKQZ5iOFYE5z-QZLidU-VbPL-yEGEXJ7Bwdo5hwHlGj06gs2rYtufp7NkKBI4s3cwSvP5aTKnUzaoiODZJwfemZ1u3ypdpkPwxSiJPIGFDNkHduGgQw-G85JijCaXA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/8154da24-bd42-4b4a-b7b4-41b7616b73e3.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><em>Ashley Rhodes Melges 24 Whiplash (ANT) \u00a9 Paul Wyeth\/Antigua Racing Cup<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>The Final Prizegiving for the inaugural edition of the Antigua Racing Cup was held at Nelson\u2019s Dockyard. Master of Ceremonies was Antigua Racing Cup race logistics &amp; marketing manager, Rana-Jamila Lewis. Official representative of the Government of Antigua &amp; Barbuda was permanent secretary Sean Cenac from the Ministry of Tourism.\ufeff<br>\ufeff\u201cThis evening is not simply the close of a competition, it is the celebration of a remarkable beginning,\u201d commented secretary Cenac. \u201cThe inaugural Antigua Racing Cup has already shown the strength of Antigua and Barbuda as a world class sailing destination and we are very proud of what has been achieved here. We see this event as the opening chapter in a three part celebration of racing in Antigua, alongside the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and Antigua Sailing Week. Together, these events underline the depth of our sailing culture and the unique appeal of our waters. Over the past few days, we have seen thrilling competition, great sportsmanship and a wonderful sense of community. We are especially pleased that this event has created real opportunities for our young Antiguan sailors through the&nbsp;Youth to Keel programme (Y2K). That is hugely important for the future of the sport. This is only the beginning, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back next year.\u201d&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NbBurRg3MM0WUjHrU1AsT61PkfWUWsbKE3mmt8MhV7kbTdxStKrx05u125y0NVs7Y4vtWk4vss7GhKYnTT3xKZcRYKUFDrO1irth4F9iCfLRGe38Zd8bWKHuf8JVClHtqg0qNX7kA8IzIvS1GLUDpXuDtvbQw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/3ae2ed71-92b1-43a3-ab26-6daaacdacd5e.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><em>A night to remember at the historic Nelson&#8217;s Dockyard \u00a9 Paul Wyeth\/Antigua Racing Cup<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Antigua Racing Cup Race Manager Jaime Torres presented the prizes and commented: \u201cIt has been a long journey, but I have not had this much fun running an event in a very long time. For a first edition, this regatta could not have asked for a better fleet. The sailors were the real rock stars of the Antigua Racing Cup, and they put on a fantastic show on the water. We are hugely grateful that they believed in the event, and we hope they will spread the word, share the experience, and come back next year.\u201d<br>A glittering night to remember was held in the historic surroundings of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with prize winners acclaimed on the main stage, and Antiguan super-band Asher Otto and Itchy Feet played an energetic live set.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYbByPL7iw-WSdFjQ3OqQHeshAu2m9W0_y4_RRKPDY3Jy_RxTTQwj3SeNridev91Ar6z6fW6yqNnpc6GDOGlu0JXU8_r4IhEUsIdaKns7UqaaD6EXRA4pUAPmkwC0gfHXZMtEcMOePJdoAKt5uTzg5os_kcpQ=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/5530ee35-764e-4699-83b8-a8de94cfb063.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NbVVS8TbBbWDpQuL9Da4NObNkFMhuE1AQIgh2BB3elPXAY4IYJ28HJc4vwtqkoSaxiFM7ECrkvA-uhCU7TIYAHojyz17W2hAKuEfjSNPFOFv0WPztxzNnDHq9dA5mJTtqEF0LgQltewkMZPr3WouNg2M3Im8w=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/df57b0d1-e575-4267-9588-2767cfb7257b.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYQF917n1mGmxWhHsoRM3VVkftWm-doBAKpGxCGu4zdVhIW1G_idc6w0jwoL2WiJ1S9_XbstOrcGNmOjYKP4MIvzNOl50JgCZMnip9HH1O34y4kJ442D6wAou_cG43MA2pAZqt_LQw5BMcBggLU0PMPwGc_Rw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/4749fd29-0538-45df-83c0-b68c2484113f.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>For the first ever, Antigua Racing Cup, Nelson\u2019s Dockyard provided the ideal stage ashore, while the race area off the south coast delivered the kind of close, technical competition that sailors travel the world to find. Prestigious but accessible, serious yet full of Caribbean character, the Antigua Racing Cup has launched with confidence and style.<br>The success of its first edition suggests it has all the ingredients to become a major fixture in the international regatta scene. Mark your calendar for the second edition of the Antigua Racing Cup in 2027. We look forward to seeing you next year.<br>Stay tuned for regular updates via the official regatta website and social media channels:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPA-iNgVm-Ayx5qLDPSnCWQkypAcxPutsEMp7nfFjZEvemoocvehMz478cVLrkvCPJflL5-hljvjRWq-ayPFiL6QgPVziUDxtTrOu0ZtflBBC&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.antiguaracingcup.com<\/a><br>Ends\/.. Louay Habib\/Antigua Racing Cup\ufeff<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPJoGr6um_vRo_JQv29vLXidhLe3qyX1R2TQ8AWZeHJeojnysMvaJE8ibe9joCqyjNEFKqH7IhKklanR8rXHYh23c5QDDenWnhhp3QBKkUD63VhvUwmGuX5qVYNIXA86ICNKXNx7Z4xjeFJLQsS7DjYc6Z2KJyec239nQG0CdiZWtDyjOOgJH3P0PkXaz4eRoi5OMzYonaq1RqzuMfl1k4kpVUsVYiJBCn4W-qLZu7_VegrSTOjQpQsBmH39vOsT6Tw==&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media High res Image Library &#8211; click here<\/a><em>Please credit \u00a9 Paul Wyeth\/Antigua Racing Cup &#8211; these images are free for editorial use<\/em>View the Final&nbsp;<strong>Prizegiving<\/strong>&nbsp;Photo Gallery:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPJoGr6um_vRoRt2MWL0L88SXYnTI22bo8V_hLWKnpabE9L1k__X5WL5NkMnqwusKa0Ydud3Fp6DmpGggtUUfcnzQVb5baFlQkoVYbmoVe7fr6I6ORP9tyNO9I1k-slm4QkUwHyfn-2c2i40rn-n8cETDQWOpVyiChQ==&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/antiguaracingcup.com\/2026-race-day-4-final-prize-giving\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_Naog88KMzKjz8foQ0ijM7zhpgfrfAgEIEz88OHm-ZbDlqEhbVyChL7zyDZNBUCaxNnMXOJFKhHgp_oNMBD0kpRDk8pbTjR5SS-y1o-02AtAVwY_KOZnFhkYbU8ls0gSjthxIDRuPw-9SJerlnjMFX7--q63lg=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/4f46712e-72fb-46f7-b72a-e869965ff09c.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYI-k0tQJVe62jOck-vu3wuFqgixbwaJasE_zC5ejjzT4iedVo96vnXKxpGYsGAqGQHLH1SMAoGYiOye5kau_nu9mKX0_52fRk2LkhaSJjyknlEKFHCzClz2C-DnRSsqh5hGclFgVTGkm7B6fDlAx-DL0x89g=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/e090d2ba-1f7b-4827-8bad-fdfe48c1c7c9.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NbKr8Lk3aEpeUGf1qwrMqAEmgRpSPd1Ci85tocQH7HTlrUFV-DWesClf2wjXUWidDXLmITfd0IrfdCV6BvhwtDmeG0u4IpGuQB5uBA1X7XRrQKrDDy_mP-nlMEQXI--Xq3cxfd88IKRQZxtd0WYjZJ5lbxxCg=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/f3c4f464-15fb-4d7a-a530-b14e8a56bd5a.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NaaIN0I2f5WrhfekxEbslLGrgHLZEhUhKSzK2ZHoGrFU65zKvjgG18J7MWaIDN-DPxDVdHW8TRkJN2mhmLQDGxJJoiUD5YLnFtGvIdToIPxN63OiXsseX8OaBE7ogt4O2alNOuC1Qv0pVcY65RQknwSeehKjw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/4c6c3a94-9f00-496f-a486-bf2d35fff569.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_Nbf0Pi2miy5Oypv8OKvK-vwrIL_g-uMyDnKUxQZUl6kb00RSJVpK781XBBX8bmXR2bQBOsoFJ0gU7bsDU-tP8OmFTKjsOsZNHixQqMo7WZxn7HUAQ5ipOBviWeJmbA6iszCeUgDYVgDaVCEZ12YSrSacpOw0w=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/c54e5cf5-dfc4-4311-8610-1a22c075ff5b.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYnlPePrqYAuKKK1iZwXyu9lmCBzpT9N_HM4eIPk-Ogk67ptoAYVw58oDmOpWCK-SCSs7RKFNX6itAiDeyXOPb56N8pDMGe0JJz6020eD0RUEIaPnHvTBcRnELSXQY1tc4EeS_4O15wqyJiQJbntRnt2oPctA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/d8fc17ed001\/61c3e293-acaa-40b4-bdf1-6b87549a8ee9.jpg?rdr=true\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Final&nbsp;<strong>Race Day 4<\/strong>&nbsp;Photo Gallery:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPJoGr6um_vRocr2Wi0G8NIP2t1dmQ2wNCGcFD3y9F-pUKmXlWVLUEhG7c2AVYih5SO35QdyUCDADfivUkUl_rvobfkKed48uYxrgIlgvcXKL9d1W5QdEp2jh29v9Ka12rQ==&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/antiguaracingcup.com\/2026-race-day-4\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPJoGr6um_vRo6RlI8ap1vQgGy1hTPKMfzP3yAgKSmCP13Ar8MyjvGxZktYO7qo3HAuTm_yoXodtKpAfK0dx6wt6eqbGz9uNgMkmJgbT2_H_Dn_Jvkn0kvJbLfJyVCbCIrA==&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Playlist &#8211; 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WhatsApp<\/td><td><strong>RACE MANAGER:<\/strong>Jaime TorresEmail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jaime@antiguaracingcup.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">jaime@antiguaracingcup.com<\/a>+1(787) 640-0849 WhatsApp<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPHD2tVQg8RQrLNTfrH7JRV6crC5iag7YhmBoISS3h6IJCR9vYyomFip3rS5ddmXB42FzA9zWRSiwvlsuWts8rERbItW-X9wSA4BFmWc8SfucxROaooUAfnc=&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPHD2tVQg8RQrgtDZ_fEADmZ_spoq2G781yyhBg3XSsR7Y7gado7PgTTXg-Q5hC-u4rZOwh5X3IClVoo9yoqegBYCHY3hH1oISeHFM4zPibzO8bEsnGO137OGnkdLlyeRUQ==&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPHD2tVQg8RQrk9j42H15lpbi4fdAKDaTnuOeAY1JbznKoDfHOJg4xhdvrqbyrC6yMtDXNtnBNpkNUYpSIhYXHOdIgi3xGVUnb3yrCHDKuko09lbQLXCOKn0=&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong>NOTES TO EDITORS:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>The&nbsp;<strong>Antigua Racing Cup&nbsp;<\/strong>is the opening chapter of a powerful three-part celebration of racing in Antigua during April. Three events that define sailboat racing in the CaribbeanFrom 08\u201312 April 2026, the inaugural&nbsp;<strong>Antigua Racing Cup<\/strong>&nbsp;delivers for the high-end racers<strong>Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta<\/strong>&nbsp;follows from April 15-19, appealing to classic and spirit-of-tradition yachts.\ufeffThe month concludes with the wonderfully re-imagined&nbsp;<strong>Antigua Sailing Week<\/strong>&nbsp;from 22\u201326 April, focused on destination sailing and point-to-point racing around Antigua, proudly continuing a legacy as one of the world&#8217;s oldest and most established sailing regattasSupported by Antigua and Barbuda.&nbsp;The Antigua Racing Cup is proudly supported by the Ministry of Tourism, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, and National Parks Antigua, whose continued backing reinforces Antigua\u2019s position as a world leading destination for high quality sailing and marine sportFor Antigua Racing Cup online entry and Race Documents:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPHD2tVQg8RQr0eCpXW6vG8A6z-ba4_xeG2IY_uMoE6e_0k6AczJquQ8ck-zWTJfC_el1iDCIJLVzM_wH_GnIkFQI-An7Ci-ldTPpJ8hs2Q_z&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/arc.nautical-cloud.com\/<\/a>For Antigua Sailing Week:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPHD2tVQg8RQrLil7GsLWfrx_8lUQty6wtfhZl168i8m9tDeSEhDzXAZ4dLI0t-qrzfcqSt_bW4rVLydgra8oJN_iPvuFZx7qWNDc2bIMqF0LSnPgpzUpbII9CZ-HbL7kdQ==&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.yachtscoring.com\/emenu\/50418<\/a>For a CSA Rating:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPHD2tVQg8RQrkCP2a-QIo8hG_NmT5thoslY_fEaHVCHRKOyTioe6uoq9gjq_L229PidmntsyC_Y7L1fFQY758wgv5o_RytKw_1yx3xxXuxeqUxfQVade1UI=&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/caribbean-sailing.com\/ratings\/<\/a>For an IRC Rating:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/n7tdhpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Pi331M017Fte7gpoA7YmDV-y_qE_sSlAudTgoxXVrSoNik9n8yMKPHD2tVQg8RQrTbdAbGEv-JPAjLDg8aSIIEG0Yerru5JSGv2r4_76t7DWy5EzzJ5CQkImHmycRNU4b3tjYV9srU8yHfXyfNT6NxZ8ZrWNtZX8aFU74GuL50w=&amp;c=33pV-Yyab0j69T25qUVIb_d-ViyF58Og5FyriqBpBynp3OvZU5IDew==&amp;ch=I0_Sn7JOjiGv4qi3R0mEk3yvywO1qz_KLuykgs9WglSGj1eulRrorQ==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.caribbean-sailing.com\/irc\/<\/a>Event website:&nbsp;<a 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