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SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK & CHECK OUT OUR PHOTOS

Tuesday 14th May 2013
Tell us what you think, check out our photos and see the video
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2013 PHOTO GALLERIES

Sunday 12th May 2013
Check out all the exciting action captured by several great photographers during Antigua Sailing Week 2013.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2013 RESULTS

Sunday 12th May 2013
Find all the results including winner of the Lord Nelson’s Trophy right here.
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TAKE THE SURVEY ABOUT ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2013

Sunday 12th May 2013
The team at Antigua Sailing Week want to hear what you thought of this years event. Check out the survey and have your say.
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VIDEO: IT'S A WRAP - FANTASTIC VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 46TH ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Friday 10th May 2013
This final programme includes a mini feature about some racers from other Caribbean Islands...
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WHERE SAILING COMES FIRST

Wednesday 8th May 2013
Few would doubt that the sailing waters around Antigua provide one of the best race tracks anywhere in the world.
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VIDEO: BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT: ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK - DAY 4

Tuesday 7th May 2013
This episode looks at the front runners for the overall prize.
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SMILES ON THE DOCKS: FINAL DAY OF ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Tuesday 7th May 2013
You could almost feel the tension on the dock as the international fleet sailed out to the combat area.
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VIDEO: LAY DAY - NONSUCH BAY RS ELITE CHALLENGE

Friday 3rd May 2013
We see the highlights from the Nonsuch Bay RS Elite Challenge.
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BAREBOAT BANTER

Friday 3rd May 2013
Thursday 2 May was the penultimate day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week and after Lay Day there was a relaxed atmosphere in Nelson's Dockyard.
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VIDEO: THE BIG BOAT CLASS & RACE DAY 3

Thursday 2nd May 2013
It’s a full on foam up in today's race day 3 action and we see all the thrills and spills from the decks of Sailing Yacht Bristolian.
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DAY 4: LAY DAY FUN - NONSUCH BAY RS ELITE CHALLENGE

Thursday 2nd May 2013
Eight top skippers took part in the fleet racing event with the victor winning a week at Nonsuch Bay Resort, one of the most luxurious beach resorts in the Caribbean.
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DAY 3 REPORT: BLAZING IN ANTIGUA

Wednesday 1st May 2013
After two days of relatively calm weather by Antiguan standards, full Trade Wind power returned to deliver a spectacular day of action at Antigua Sailing Week.
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TUESDAY SAILING PARTY IS A HUGE SPLASH

Wednesday 1st May 2013
The biggest party night of Antigua Sailing Week lived up to all of its lively expectations from start to finish.
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DAY 2 VIDEO - RACE CHARTERS & EPIC ACTION

Tuesday 30th April 2013
Check out Day 2 action video
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ANTIGUA BLISS: DAY 2

Tuesday 30th April 2013
Sailors met perfect conditions in Day 2 of racing
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VIDEO: RACE DAY 1 & THE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA HAMPTONS CHALLENGE

Monday 29th April 2013
Check out the inside scoop on Antigua Sailing Week 2013 Race Day 1 & The Antigua and Barbuda Hamptons Challenge.
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DAY 1 ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Monday 29th April 2013
Chilled Out Antigua- check out all the results from day 1 of races
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VIDEO: YACHTING WORLD ROUND ANTIGUA RACE

Monday 29th April 2013
Highlights from the Yachting World Round Antigua Race with Yachting World's Matt Sheahan on board Quokka as they navigate the 52 mile race around Antigua.
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HM KING HARALD V OF NORWAY WINS IN ANTIGUA

Sunday 28th April 2013
The 2013 Yachting World Round Antigua Race may have been a light airs affair but it was a highly competitive and tactically challenging race around the beautiful coastline of Antigua.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2013 - THE FRIDAY BUILD UP VIDEO

Saturday 27th April 2013
As boats and people arrive on the shores of Antigua preparations get underway for what is looking to be a fantastic Antigua Sailing Week 2013. In this episode we get the big picture from Kathy Lammers, Chairman of the Regatta Organizing Committee and our resident racing guru Louay Habib gives us his thoughts on the weeks hot contenders.
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WINNING CREW FROM THE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA HAMPTON’S CHALLENGE ARRIVES IN ANTIGUA FOR SAILING WEEK 2013

Saturday 27th April 2013
The winning crew of the 2012 Antigua and Barbuda Hampton’s Challenge “Wasn’t Me” arrived in Antigua yesterday (Friday) ready to participate in the 2013 Antigua Sailing Week event which runs from April 27th to May 3rd.
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IT’S THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Thursday 25th April 2013
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON to the Saturday start of the biggest Sailing event in Antigua and Barbuda and one of the most esteemed in the Caribbean and around the world.
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DIGICEL OFFICIALLY THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPONSOR FOR ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Wednesday 24th April 2013
Digicel teams up with Antigua Sailing Week as a Silver Sponsor
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2013: LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN

Thursday 18th April 2013
The countdown to the Caribbean's most exciting Regatta has begun
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2013 ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK RACE SCHEDULE

Monday 15th April 2013
Check out the complete sailing race calendar for Antigua Sailing Week 2013.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK SPECTATOR SPOTS

Monday 15th April 2013
Find out where you can watch the start of the races.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2013 PRESS INFORMATION

Monday 15th April 2013
Important information regarding Antigua Sailing Week
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK ANNOUNCES DISCOUNTS ON LIAT FLIGHTS FOR PARTICIPANTS

Sunday 14th April 2013
If you’re participating in Antigua Sailing Week, find out how you can get discounted Liat flights.
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VIDEO RECAP OF ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Friday 12th April 2013
Check out this video recapping Antigua Sailing Week and catch a glimpse of what it's like to be at one of the most exciting yachting event.
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“CHASE THE RACE” WITH THE OFFICIAL ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK SPECTATOR BOAT

Tuesday 9th April 2013
Join Antigua Sailing Week and Wadadli Cats for their famous official Antigua Sailing Week Spectator Boat.
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ANTIGUA UNITES OVER 20 SAILING NATIONS

Monday 8th April 2013
Over 100 yachts from all over the world are expected to compete at the 46th edition of Antigua Sailing Week.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2013

Thursday 4th April 2013
The Racing, The Parties, Accommodation & Volunteer Call
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Wednesday 3rd April 2013
To ensure the event runs smoothly, Antigua Sailing Week is looking for a limited number of volunteers to join the elite SWAT team and receive the coveted volunteers-only t-shirt.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK PARTY SCHEDULE 2013

Wednesday 3rd April 2013
FULL party schedule released for the 2013 Antigua Sailing Week festival.
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SUN, FUN AND HEALTHY COMPETITION AT ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Friday 15th March 2013
The Nonsuch Bay RS Elite Challenge will add excitement to Antigua Sailing Week's Lay Day.
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BLUEWATER-SAILING HAS SPACE AVAILABLE FOR ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Thursday 14th March 2013
www.bluewater-sailing has individual places still available on Chao Lay for Antigua Sailing Week.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK GETS ROYAL SEAL OF APPROVAL

Friday 25th January 2013
Antigua Sailing Week 2013 shaping up nicely with more than 10 international yachts over 50 feet among a fleet of more than 70 yachts already committed.
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THE PASSING OF ARTHUR J. 'TUNA' WULLSCHLEGER

Thursday 20th December 2012
Tuna, a true friend of Antigua Sailing Week, passed away on November 25, 2012.
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HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK!

Thursday 13th December 2012
While sending Christmas wishes, ASW announces the Nonsuch Bay RS Elite Challenge scheduled for Lay Day 2013.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK VISITS TRISKELL CUP

Tuesday 6th November 2012
Last weekend a contingent of Antiguan sailors headed flotilla style with four racing yachts and two motherships to the neighbouring island of Guadeloupe to take part in the Triskell Cup Regatta.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK CHARTERS SELLING OUT FAST

Tuesday 30th October 2012
The charter market for Antigua Sailing Week 2013 is hot and boats are booking up quickly.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK COMPILING EVENT HISTORY

Tuesday 28th August 2012
The ASW team needs your assistance with compiling the history of Antigua Sailing Week.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK TEAM ARRIVE IN COWES UK

Thursday 9th August 2012
and they have English Harbour Rum with them.
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COMPETITOR FEEDBACK HELPS SHAPE ASW 2013

Sunday 29th July 2012
Feedback received from competitors will help to shape Antigua Sailing Week 2013.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK RESPONDS TO YACHTING WORLD RE USE OF CSA RATING RULE

Monday 25th June 2012
Kathy Lammers explains to David Glenn, Editor of Yachting World, why Antigua Sailing Week does not use the IRC Rating Rule.
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ANTIQUA'S SAILING WEEK: SAIL ON SAILOR!

Tuesday 19th June 2012
Check out GoNOMAD's senior travel editors write up on Antigua Sailing Week 2012
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GET ONBOARD FREE THIS SATURDAY

Monday 18th June 2012
The international regatta season may have ended with Antigua Sailing Week early in May, but sailing enthusiasts are still out on the water each week honing their skills.
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SAILING WEEK DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2013 & 2012 SURVEY

Wednesday 16th May 2012
It’s hard to believe the racing ended more than a week ago. If it already seems like a distant memory or someone else's dream, check out our galleries and see for yourself - it really did happen!
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EL OCASO WINS THE LORD NELSON TROPHY

Tuesday 8th May 2012
Best Overall Performance at Antigua Sailing Week
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK - WALKING ON SUNSHINE

Tuesday 8th May 2012
Antigua Sailing Week 2012 is reviewed and remembered by Louay Habib.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK REINVENTED

Tuesday 8th May 2012
David Glenn, Editor of Yachting World, offers his final thoughts on a superb week in Antigua.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK DAY 5: VIDEO RECAP

Tuesday 8th May 2012
Highlights from the final day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week, interviews with local racers and onboard footage from the leading boats.
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DAY 4: VIDEO RECAP - THE TENSION BUILDS

Friday 4th May 2012
The wind moderates and the sky goes a bit grey but the pressure to win drives action on the water. A few mishaps and an accident are the manifestation of this tension as some classes are decided while others are fought for.
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DAY 4: HARD TO HANDLE

Friday 4th May 2012
It was yet another day of episode and drama at Antigua Sailing Week. This year's Antigua Sailing Week is producing intense battles right through the fleet with close encounters a plenty.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK: WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Friday 4th May 2012
Geoff Hill's Santa Cruz 72, Antipodes won the last race of the day to take the division. Geoff Hill spoke dockside in Falmouth Harbour
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LAY DAY ACTION & FOOTAGE FROM KY-MANI MARLEY - LIVE IN ANTIGUA

Thursday 3rd May 2012
Lay day fun with dinghy sailing, stand up paddle board racing and a special appearance from some West Indies cricketing legends, as well as footage of the Tuesday night performance from son of Bob Marley, Ky-Mani Marley.
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DAY 3: ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK - ROLLING IN THE DEEP

Wednesday 2nd May 2012
After two days of big breeze, day three of Antigua Sailing Week saw similar conditions for the competitors, the ocean mark laid for big boats was a new addition.
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DAY 3: VIDEO RECAP

Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Boisterous conditions heat up the competition in both fleets and we hear from two very interesting participants.
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KY-MANI MARLEY WOWS HUGE ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK CROWD

Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Several days of thrilling competition on the water during Antigua Sailing Week 2012 gave way on Tuesday night for an inspiring and entertaining musical ride courtesy of Ky-Mani Marley, son of legendary reggae artist, Bob Marley.
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DAY 2: ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK VIDEO RECAP

Tuesday 1st May 2012
Day 2 Antigua sailing week with footage onboard with class 2's leader 'Scarlet Oyster' and the awesome trimaran 'Paradox'.
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DAY 2: DREAM ON IN ANTIGUA

Tuesday 1st May 2012
The second day of Antigua Sailing Week will be remembered for sparkling racing conditions which piped up at the end of the day to deliver some high octane racing in the sublime waters on the leeward side of Antigua.
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DAY 1- ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK VIDEO

Monday 30th April 2012
A dramatic rescue and competitive racing provided the memories of day one of the 46th Antigua Sailing Week. Impressive performances were recorded by Sojana and Geoffrey Pidduck's Biwi Magic.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK SERVES UP ENTERTAINING OPENING NIGHT

Sunday 29th April 2012
The 45th Antigua Sailing Week got off to a rousing start with an entertaining mix of activities in the Nelson's Dockyard on Saturday evening.
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WORTHY OF KING VIV: DAY 1 - ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Sunday 29th April 2012
Sparks flew when 'King Viv' came to the crease, and there was some electrifying action on the first day of Antigua Sailing Week.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK PRESS UPDATE: BRAITHWAITE'S MEMORIES

Thursday 26th April 2012
Based in historic Nelson's Dockyard, A & F Sails is run by the highly experienced Franklyn Braithwaite, who has over 30 years experience in sail making.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK'S OFFICIAL RACE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ONLINE

Tuesday 24th April 2012
Antigua Sailing Week has announced that all of its official regatta documents can be found on its website.
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DON'T MISS THE IMOBILE DOCKYARD FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY, APRIL 29

Tuesday 24th April 2012
The imobile Dockyard Festival will take place during Antigua Sailing Week in Nelson’s Dockyard on Sunday, April 29 beginning at 2:30 pm.
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ASW'S LAY DAY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NATIONAL SAILING ACADEMY

Tuesday 24th April 2012
Antigua Sailing Week is planning dinghy racing on Pigeon Beach on Lay Day for Antigua’s youths paired up with ASW sailors.
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TRY OUT THE WADADLI GRILL DURING ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Monday 23rd April 2012
Antigua Sailing Week would not be Antigua Sailing Week without the vendors who create a wonderful place to eat, drink and lime daily in the parking lot of Nelson’s Dockyard.
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2012 SCHOOL ART CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Friday 20th April 2012
All entries for the LIAT Schools’ Art Competition were collected just over a week ago, and on Friday the judges gathered to assess this year’s submissions. School children between the ages of 4 and 18 years old were invited to capture on paper just what Antigua Sailing Week means to them.
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WIN TICKETS TO ANTIGUA SAILING WEEKS’ KY-MANI MARLEY CONCERT

Thursday 19th April 2012
Starting on Monday 23rd April, we will be giving out 2 tickets per day to one lucky winner throughout the week, until the competition closes on Friday 27th April.
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ASW LAY DAY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LIBERTA CRICKET GROUNDS

Monday 16th April 2012
The Antigua Sailing Week Committee is pleased to announce that former West Indies cricketer Kenneth Benjamin is throwing the full weight of the Liberta Sports Club behind Sailing Week 2012, scheduled to run from April 29 – May 4.
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PARTY SCHEDULE FOR ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2012

Wednesday 11th April 2012
Check out the schedule for all parties going down during Antigua Sailing Week 2012.
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KY-MANI MARLEY LIVE IN ANTIGUA 2012: BUY TICKETS

Wednesday 11th April 2012
Jamaican artist Ky-Mani Marley Performing LIVE
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ASW PARTICIPANTS ADOPT GOOD SHEPHERD HOME FOR CHILDREN AS OFFICIAL CHARITY

Tuesday 10th April 2012
‘The Escaped Aussies’ will race in Antigua Sailing Week and will assist the Good Shepherd Home for Children while in Antigua.
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KY-MANI TO PERFORM AT ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK!

Tuesday 10th April 2012
Ky-Mani Marley was born in Jamaica in 1976 and was just five when his legendary father Bob Marley passed away. At the age of nine he moved with his mother to the inner-city of Miami and the combination of cultures significantly contributed to his music style of Urban Reggae.
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RUSSIAN BUSINESS SAILING WEEK COMES TO A SUCCESSFUL CLOSE

Tuesday 27th March 2012
The Copper and Lumber Restaurant was the scene of the final farewell to the slew of Russian businessmen who made Antigua and Barbuda their playground for the past week.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK OFFERS ADVERTISING ON ASWTV

Monday 26th March 2012
For the first time this year, Antigua Sailing Week will be showing ASWTV in bars and restaurants throughout the English Harbour area.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK: STIR IT UP

Tuesday 20th March 2012
The entry list for the 45th Antigua Sailing Week is fast approaching over 100 yachts.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK MARINE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Thursday 15th March 2012
Antigua Sailing Week will be holding an art exhibition at the opening of the week in 2012, in conjunction with Art At The Ridge.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AFTERNOON COMING UP

Wednesday 14th March 2012
Antigua Sailing Week will hold its annual volunteer recruitment session on Thursday, March 22, 2012.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK ANNOUNCES DAILY PRIZE-GIVINGS

Wednesday 14th March 2012
Antigua Sailing Week has introduced daily prize-givings for its 2012 regatta and is seeking sponsored prizes.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS

Wednesday 29th February 2012
Antigua Sailing Week has announced its annual Schools Art Competition sponsored by Liat, The Caribbean Airline.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK ANNOUNCES HIHO AS OFFICIAL APPAREL SUPPLIER

Tuesday 28th February 2012
HIHO will design a range of casual and technical clothing for Antigua Sailing Week. The collection will feature the brand’s well-known quality materials and details, plus dedicated hangtags and main labels.
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VINTAGE ANTIGUA

Wednesday 15th February 2012
Sir Hugh Bailey and Peter Holmberg highlight the Caribbean’s longest-running and most prestigious sailing regatta.
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YACHT PINEL WINS FREE DOCKAGE AT NELSON’S DOCKYARD MARINA FOR ASW

Monday 30th January 2012
Antigua Sailing Week announced that yacht Pinel is the winner of its competition for free dockage at Nelson’s Dockyard Marina.
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ASW ADOPTS ANTIGUA'S NATIONAL SAILING ACADEMY AS ITS OFFICIAL CHARITY

Monday 30th January 2012
Antigua Sailing Week has announced that it has adopted Antigua’s National Sailing Academy as its Official Charity for 2012.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK ADOPTS THE NATIONAL SAILING ACADEMY AS ITS OFFICIAL CHARITY

Thursday 26th January 2012
Helping Antigua children to get into the yachting industry in Antigua and Barbuda.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK AND TRISKELL ASSOCIATION MEET IN DESHAIES

Wednesday 25th January 2012
On Saturday, January 21 representatives from Antigua and Guadeloupe met in Deshaies to discuss future collaboration.
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YACHT PINEL WINS FREE DOCKAGE AT NELSON’S DOCKYARD MARINA FOR ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Wednesday 25th January 2012
We are delighted to announce that the winning boat is bareboat Pinel, skippered by Dr. Jens Kamphausen from Germany, a yacht chartered from KH+P yacht charters
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CHARTER IN ANTIGUA FOR SAILING WEEK 2012

Monday 9th January 2012
With just four months to go to the start of the Caribbean’s most prestigious regatta, there is still time and opportunity to enjoy the delights of Antigua Sailing Week.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK THANKS ITS SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

Monday 12th December 2011
Antigua Sailing Week has announced its sponsors to date for the 2012 event and welcomes sponsorship inquiries from interested businesses and individuals.
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GET READY FOR ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Monday 12th December 2011
Plans are well under way for Antigua Sailing Week which takes place at the end of April 2012.
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ASW 2012 ISSUES ITS NOTICE OF RACE

Friday 9th December 2011
The Regatta Organising Committee this week issued the Notice of Race for Antigua Sailing Week 2012.
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2012 ASW MAGAZINE LANDS IN TIME FOR THE CHARTER SHOW

Wednesday 7th December 2011
We are delighted to announce that the Antigua Sailing Week 2012 magazine has arrived on island.
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BIG GUNS SET FOR ANTIGUA

Wednesday 19th October 2011
Enter ASW by 30th November 2012 for the chance to win a one week stay for two at the Nonsuch Bay Resort.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK ANNOUNCES SUNSAIL AS GOLD SPONSOR FOR 2012

Friday 16th September 2011
English Harbour, Antigua - Antigua Sailing Week is delighted to announce Sunsail as Gold Sponsor for its 2012 event.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK ANNOUNCES THE REBIRTH OF ITS YACHTING WORLD ROUND ANTIGUA RACE!

Tuesday 9th August 2011
Scheduled for Saturday 28th April 2012 - take part in this exciting race at the start of ASW 2012.
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SAILING WEEK RECEIVES EXCELLENT INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE

Thursday 16th June 2011
Just over a month after the end of Antigua Sailing Week is crunch time in terms of what the international media thought of the event. Possibly the most influential magazine to cover the event is Yachting World.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK'S UNTOLD VOLUNTEER STORY

Monday 30th May 2011
The SWAT (Sailing Week Antigua Team) is still singing the praises of a program to which they donated their time.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK – ALIVE AND KICKING!

Monday 30th May 2011
Read the final wrap up of Antigua Sailing Week 2011 with exciting video coverage.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2011 RESULTS

Tuesday 3rd May 2011

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FINAL COUNTDOWN

Saturday 30th April 2011
Today’s 18-knot easterly seemed almost benign compared to the rush of trade winds that have been blasting through Antigua Sailing Week.
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FULL ON FOAM UP!

Friday 29th April 2011
A full blown easterly with trade winds touching 25 knots provided for some high speed thrilling action on the pristine blue waters along Antigua’s leeward coastline. Foaming surf with waves breaking over two metres today was about staying under control, especially off Turtle Beach which was prone to gusts approaching 30 knots.
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THE 44TH ANNUAL ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

Friday 29th April 2011
An event like Antigua Sailing Week can only take place with the support of its sponsors and partners.
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MAGICAL MAXI PRIEST

Thursday 28th April 2011
Shirley Heights offers one of the most spectacular views any where in the Caribbean. High above English Harbour with the entire Antigua Sailing Week fleet below, a magical night started as the sun set over Montserrat in the distance.
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SCHOOLS ART COMPETITION AWARD CEREMONY

Wednesday 27th April 2011
With 250 entries from a wide range of schools and quality talent to boot, there was bound to be keen rivalry for this year's annual competition!
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MAXI PRIEST CONCERT PHOTO RECAP!

Wednesday 27th April 2011
Check out the photos and relive the fun or see what you missed at the Maxi Priest Concert at Shirley Heights!
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RACE REPORT: DAY THREE 44TH ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Tuesday 26th April 2011
Sailors come to Antigua for thrilling, warm, adrenalin-pumping sailing and today, the hundreds of competitors at Antigua Sailing Week certainly got what they came for.
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TITAN BADLY DAMAGED BY FIRE

Tuesday 26th April 2011
It is with great sadness that we report that a fire on board Titan XV took hold during Antigua Sailing Week resulting in the boat being badly damaged.
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BREAKFAST AT SHIRLEY HEIGHTS

Tuesday 26th April 2011
Check out a selection of photos from Breakfast Breakfast at Shirley Heights
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44TH ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK: RACE 1 PHOTOS

Monday 25th April 2011
Check out the Photo Galleries with photos from race 1
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YOUNG ANTIGUAN SAILORS CALL FOR MORE LOCAL PARTICIPATION

Monday 25th April 2011
Two young Antiguan crew members abroad Hugo B - Heather Cooper and Shawn Malone - are calling for young nationals to become more involved in competitive sailing as a co�curricular activity.
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RACE REPORT: DAY TWO 44TH ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Monday 25th April 2011
There was another day of superb racing at the 44th Antigua Sailing Week. The breeze built during the day providing the competitors with some scintillating sailing in glorious sunshine with increased swell providing some blistering downwind action with the big boats fully launched at over 20 knots of boat speed.
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BREAKFAST AT SHIRLEY HEIGHTS LOOKOUT & RACE 1 BEGINS

Sunday 24th April 2011
Breakfast at Shirley Heights Lookout & Race 1 Begins!
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RACE REPORT: DAY ONE 44TH ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Sunday 24th April 2011
Fantastic sailing conditions marked the start of the 44th Antigua Sailing Week with clear blue skies echoed in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. A breeze of 15 knots from the east gave a gentle start to the regatta.
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DEFENDING CHAMP-HUGO B SET SAIL COMPETITIVELY

Sunday 24th April 2011
The Race is On… And the Captain and Crew of Antigua & Barbuda’s finest Cruise yacht, Hugo B, said they will not be banking on coincidence.
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CRUISE YACHT “HUGO B” READY TO DEFEND CHAMPIONSHIP

Sunday 24th April 2011
Antigua & Barbuda’s godfather for the yachting industry, 68 –year –old, Sir Hugh Bailey of Falmouth, is promising to serve –up an excellent head to head competition, when the 44th Sailing Week regatta commences on April 24th.
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MEDIA RECEPTION PHOTOS

Saturday 23rd April 2011
Check out photo gallery of the 44th Annual Sailing Week opening media reception.
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HOTTING UP IN ANTIGUA

Thursday 21st April 2011
With just a few days to go until the 44th Antigua Sailing Week, English and Falmouth Harbour is filling up with yachts of all shapes and sizes.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK BEGINS THIS WEEK!

Wednesday 20th April 2011
Antigua Sailing Week begins this weekend with the Welcome Party in Event Village at 5 pm on Saturday, April 23!
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday 20th April 2011
Antigua Sailing Week begins on Sunday. Check out the complete schedule of events.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK GOLD HAS ARRIVED ON THE ISLAND!

Wednesday 20th April 2011
Antigua Sailing Week’s official currency, ASW Gold has arrived and is being prepared to be put into circulation.
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FIRST CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK FREE RAFFLE

Friday 15th April 2011
Win one of two USD $200.00 or EC $540.00 deposit accounts.
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!

Wednesday 13th April 2011
An exciting new signboard was chosen for the 2011 Antigua Sailing Week Schools’ Signboard Competition sponsored by LIAT.
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MAXI PRIEST TO PERFORM LIVE AT ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2011

Friday 8th April 2011
The most successful reggae solo artist in the world, second only to legend Bob Marley, will be performing live on Tuesday 26th April at Antigua Sailing Week.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK RELEASES PROVISIONAL SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Wednesday 6th April 2011
Provisional Sailing Instructions are now available on the home page of the Antigua Sailing Week website.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK SPECTATOR BOAT AVAILABLE

Monday 4th April 2011
On Sunday April 24th experience the thrills of Antigua Sailing Week.
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CHIVAS SAILING WEEK VIP PACKAGE

Wednesday 30th March 2011
Chivas Regal, Diamond Sponsor for Antigua Sailing Week 2011 is once again offering VIP Packages. This year it's going to be even BIGGER and BETTER!!!
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK STILL NEEDS YOU!

Thursday 24th March 2011
Antigua Sailing Week is still looking for a number of volunteers to assist with production, hospitality and race committee operations.
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COUNTDOWN TO SAILING WEEK - 100 YACHTS AND INCREASING

Thursday 24th March 2011
With one month to go, things are hotting up as entries reach the 100 mark and provisional courses are released.
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SAILING WEEK EVENT NEWSPAPER – ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Published: 16 April 2011
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THE GUADELOUPE TO ANTIGUA RACE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Antigua Sailing Week in conjunction with the Antigua Yacht Club announce plans for the annual Guadeloupe to Antigua Race in the lead up to Antigua Sailing Week.
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SAILING WEEK NEEDS YOU! COME VOLUNTEER AT ANTIGUA’S BIGGEST SAILING EVENT.

Thursday 17th March 2011
Anyone who attended the fantastic Sailing Week parties last year will remember that not only were there were hundreds of sailors, but thousands of Antiguans and Barbudans enjoying the lime. That of course is to be expected when after Carnival, Sailing Week is the biggest week of our event calendar.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK SIGNBOARD COMPETITION

Friday 11th March 2011
Win Airline Tickets, Ipods, Art Supplies and other fabulous prizes!
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WISH YOU WERE HERE

Saturday 5th March 2011
In less than two months, Antigua Sailing Week, the Caribbean's longest-running and best-known regatta, will be in full flow and there is still time
to experience one of the top sailing regattas worldwide. Competitors will be
flocking to Antigua from all over the world, sailors and yachts from well-over a dozen countries are coming to the magical island in the central
 Caribbean. 


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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SAILING WEEK SIGNBOARD COMPETITION

Monday 28th February 2011
Sponsored by LIAT
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DRAGON FLEET AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER FOR ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Tuesday 22nd February 2011
The Antigua Dragon Association still has a fleet of eight Dragons available for charter for Sailing Week 2011 for only US $2,100 for a full week!
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF ITS OCEAN SERIES

Monday 7th February 2011
The organisers of Antigua Sailing Week are pleased to announce the details of its Ocean Series and online entries are now open.
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Monday 10th January 2011
Antigua Sailing Week Gold sponsor, Ondeck, has easy solutions to get you racing. Or check any of the other available charter options.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK MAGAZINE 2011 HOT OFF THE PRESS

Sunday 5th December 2010
Choc full of useful information about Sailing Week and the entire autumn yachting season in Antigua for 2010/11.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK SHAPING UP

Thursday 18th November 2010
With just over five months until Antigua Sailing Week, entries are coming in thick and fast from all over the world!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Thursday 11th November 2010
Would you like to get involved in Sailing Week?
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TAILORED TO THRILL - OCEAN SERIES 2011

Tuesday 19th October 2010
Want to experience the thrill of surfing offshore in some of the best sailing grounds anywhere and be back in time to party at one of the world’s most famous sailing events? Then this one is for you....
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EXCITING CHANGES FOR ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2011

Tuesday 14th September 2010
Antigua Sailing Week 2011 will see many positive improvements including more suitable courses for smaller boats, CSA and/or IRC classes, a bigger and better Ocean Series, an exciting new Event Village and an attempt to keep the fleets together at one race-end venue at the end of each day.
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TIME FOR A CHANGE

Monday 6th September 2010
The Regatta Organising Committee are making changes in the race format for 2011.
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CHANGES AFOOT AT ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Monday 9th August 2010
Sailing Week team attend Cowes
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RE-LIVE ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2010 ON SKY SPORTS SOON.

Thursday 29th July 2010
Then start making your plans to take part for 2011 from 24th – 29th April 2011.
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SAILING WEEK SAY THANK YOU.

Thursday 6th May 2010
To the sponsors, partners, volunteers and people who attended Antigua Sailing Week 2010
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FINAL RESULTS ARE IN

Saturday 1st May 2010

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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK DAY 4

Friday 30th April 2010
Light winds on the penultimate day of racing.
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TED MARTIN'S PHOTOS OF ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2010

Friday 30th April 2010
Check out Ted Martin's photo gallery from Antigua Sailing Week 2010.
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ALL RACE PHOTOS FROM TIM WRIGHT

Friday 30th April 2010
Tim Wright's photos of the races
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TRAFFIC INFORMATION THIRD WORLD SHOW

Thursday 29th April 2010
Come early for sunset!
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'ON THE WATER' BY JODY SALLONS - DAY

Thursday 29th April 2010
Check out Jody’s images ‘On the Water’ for Sailing Week 2010
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LAY DAY WAS HOT

Thursday 29th April 2010
Ocean Potion Team Victorious at Lay Day
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK - DAY 3

Wednesday 28th April 2010
Race review for Day 3
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ENGLISH HARBOUR RUM STREET PARTY A SUCCESS

Wednesday 28th April 2010
Antigua Sailing Week and C.D.C. Collaboration a Success
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SOJANA BREAKS ROUND REDONDA RACE RECORDS

Wednesday 28th April 2010
Sojana, Peter Harrison’s 115ft Farr superyacht, has broken her own record in today’s 80-mile Round Redonda Race by 45 minutes, with a time of 7 hours, 9 minutes and 58 seconds.
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LAY DAY IS BACK

Tuesday 27th April 2010
Lay Day is back at the Antigua Yacht Club for Antigua Sailing Week 2010
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GET TATTOOED!

Tuesday 27th April 2010
Be spotted with an Ocean Potion tattoo and win a prize
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK – DAY 2

Tuesday 27th April 2010
Race review for Day 2
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DAY 1

Monday 26th April 2010
The forecast predicted light winds that threatened to put a damper on the opening day of Antigua Sailing Week (24- 30 April 2010) spiced up sufficiently this morning as the fleets made their way to the startline off Falmouth Harbour.
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JOLLY HARBOUR DOCK PARTY

Monday 26th April 2010
Hundreds of people gathered in Jolly Harbour tonight to enjoy the annual Jolly Harbour Day.
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THIRD WORLD TICKETS ON SALE

Monday 26th April 2010
Get them at the AHTA office
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DICKENSON BAY BEACH BASH

Monday 26th April 2010
It was a delight to see so many people on the beach so early yesterday at Dickenson Bay Bash. Vendors and sponsors along with the bars and restaurants along the beach provided a huge choice of entertainment, DJ’s, and live bands.
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MARINE PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL WYETH

Sunday 25th April 2010
Taking Shots of Ondeck
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WARM WELCOME

Saturday 24th April 2010
Nelson's Dockyard hosted the official Welcome Party for Sailing Week.
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GUADELOUPE TO ANTIGUA RACE

Friday 23rd April 2010
Despite the current flight disruption in Europe that has left many competitors struggling to reach Antigua Sailing Week, there were nine entries in today’s Guadeloupe to Antigua Race.
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THE LONGEST JOURNEY ENDS IN ANTIGUA

Thursday 22nd April 2010
For Leinfelder Goldschmiede Munich, Diamond Sponsor of Antigua Sailing Week 2010, the last few days have been incredibly stressful as they awaited news of whether they would be able fly to Antigua in time for the start of Sailing Week. Originally booked on the once weekly Condor flight out of Germany, the Icelandic volcanic eruption left them stranded like many people across the world.
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COUNTDOWN TO ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Monday 19th April 2010
With just four days remaining before the start of 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (24-30 April 2010), there is still a consistent stream of entries coming in.
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DJ MISBEHAVIOUR FROM NEW YORK

Monday 19th April 2010
DJ Misbehaviour spinning at Dickinson Bay Bash
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SCHOOLS' ART COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Sunday 18th April 2010
278 entries from 20 schools battled for honours in this year's competition.
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CHIVAS REGAL ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK VIP CARDS

Wednesday 14th April 2010
Chivas Regal will be introducing the Chivas Regal Antigua Sailing Week VIP lounge, the VIP Lounge will be located at all official venues during Antigua Sailing Week. VIP Guests will ONLY be permitted access to the VIP Lounge with their VIP CARD.
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OVER 270 ENTRIES RECEIVED IN ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK / LIAT’S SCHOOLS’ ART COMPETITION

Friday 9th April 2010
The entries are finally in! Antigua Sailing Week is pleased to announce that over 270 original art pieces from 20 schools across the island have been entered into this year’s LIAT sponsored School’s Art Competition.
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MEDIA LAUNCH OF ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Thursday 8th April 2010
Minister Maginley at the media launch of Antigua Sailing Week
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FOLLOW THE ROUND THE ISLAND RACE

Wednesday 7th April 2010
Once again Antigua Sailing Week would like to invite you to come and experience the thrill and excitement of the races.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK ON BBC WORLD TV

Wednesday 31st March 2010
Watch out for Antigua Sailing Week on BBC World TV.
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COOL DAYS, LONG HOT NIGHTS, COME PARTY WITH US

Tuesday 30th March 2010
Cool days in Antigua you might ask? Well if you consider fast competitive sailing around the Caribbean Sea followed by beach parties with live music cool, then yes. As for long hot nights, that doesn’t take so much explaining when you realise that every night for a week there will be a sailing week party, and everyone is all invited.
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GOLD LEINFELDER WATCH ON OFFER FOR CRUISERS AT ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Wednesday 24th March 2010
The overall winner of the Cruising fleet at the 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (24-30 April 2010) will be going home with a solid gold Leinfelder watch.
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SAILING WEEK ART CONTEST

Friday 19th March 2010
Young artists between the ages of 5 and 17 are invited to enter the 2010 Antigua Sailing Week/ LIAT Schools' signboard competition, for which the deadline is Wednesday, March 31.
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GLOBAL RACERS AND OLYMPIC MEDALLISTS SPICE UP THE FLAVOUR AT ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

Tuesday 16th February 2010
There’ll be no shortage of superstars on the racecourse at the 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (24-30 April 2010).
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BATTLE OF THE BIG BOATS AT ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2010

Tuesday 19th January 2010
43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (24-30 April 2010), competition is expected to be exceptionally challenging for this annual Caribbean extravaganza.
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ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK PREPARES FOR BIG EVENT IN 2010

Monday 7th December 2009
Despite the current financial challenges, the 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (24- 30 April 2010) promises to be one of the best yet.
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TAKING PART IN SAILING WEEK

Thursday 3rd December 2009
Whether you are a sailor or a spectator, take a look at this Caribbean Travel and Life article to inspire you to get involved for 2010.
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