Issue 125 - November 17, 2017
10 Reasons to Support Team Antigua and more yachting news.

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Photo: Team Antigua arriving in the BVI after a training row from Antigua.

This month in support of Team Antigua we've come up with 10 reasons why every last one of us should support them. If this doesn't convince you, we give up! Please share far and wide with your network. That is what is going to make the difference for them and for Antigua and Barbuda.

Join in the final fundraising event and Farewell Send-Off Party for Team Antigua on Tuesday 21st November at Club House.

JH YACHT CLUB ANNUAL REGATTA
Two days of racing and shore-side entertainment this weekend for the Jolly Harbour Yacht Club Annual Regatta on Saturday and Sunday.
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TIGER TYSON HEADS TO YOUTH WORLDS
Currently #1 in world rankings (TT:R Slalom U19), Antigua's 15-year-old Tiger Tyson heads to Brazil for the TT:R Slalom Youth World Championships.
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ROCCO FALCONE AT CORAL REEF REGATTA
Antigua's Rocco Falcone tied for 1st place in points and on a count back was awarded 2nd place at the recent Coral Reef Regatta in Miami.
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SALTY DAWG RALLY ARRIVING IN ANTIGUA
Antigua has so far welcomed a number of yachts as the alternative destination for the 2017 Salty Dawg Fall Rally, originally set for the BVI.
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FLEET BUILDING FOR RORC CARIBBEAN 600
Over 40 yachts, from Maxis to Multihulls, have entered to join the fleet for the RORC Caribbean 600, starting from Antigua on 19th February 2018.
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SPONSORS CONFIRMED FOR ANTIGUA CLASSICS
New and loyal returning sponsors have been confirmed for the 2018 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta over 18th - 24th April.
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DREAM YACHT CHARTER SPONSORS ASW
Dream Yacht Charter continues sponsorship with Antigua Sailing Week as the Official Exclusive Bareboat and By-The-Cabin Charter Sponsor.
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ASW 2017 AFFORDS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
An article from Y2A highlights Rhone Kirby, Jules Mitchell and other young sailors successfully competing in the 2017 edition of Antigua Sailing Week.
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8TH SUPERYACHT CHALLENGE ANTIGUA
The 2018 Superyacht Challenge Antigua takes place over 31st January - 4th February, and will feature an extended programme of five races over four days.
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CDC 2017 CANCELLED
The Caribbean Dinghy Championship, sponsored by the CSA and originally scheduled for 24th - 26th November in Trinidad, has been cancelled.
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NEW ABMA JOLLY HARBOUR SUB-COMMITTEE
The Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association has appointed a representative to the board for the business community in Jolly Harbour.
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ANTIGUA YACHT CLUB MEMBER'S NIGHT
On Sunday 19th November, the AYC welcomes the Salty Dawg Sailing Association for a meet and greet with their members.
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A NEW YACHTING SEASON WITH ONDECK
The latest newsletter from Ondeck gives their 2018 Regatta Calendar, RYA and MCA training courses, and updates from them for the new season.
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AYC THANKSGIVING DINNER
Enjoy a Turkey Buffet Thanksgiving Dinner on 23rd November with live music from 1761 at the Antigua Yacht Club Events Centre.
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'ATTITUDE' SONG AND DANCE SHOW
The National Sailing Academy hosts the fundraising Attitude Song and Dance Show on 4th December, with bar, BBQ, and a spectacular performance.
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CATAMARAN SAILING ANTIGUA
Cruise aboard Cool Cat with a number of day or half day charter options to beautiful spots around Antigua and over to Barbuda.
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