On Friday evening, the National Sailing Academy (NSA) and the Antique Barbuda Yacht and Marina Association (ABYMA) celebrated a successful joint fundraiser hosted by the magnificent sailing yacht Eos. The event, organized by skipper Martin Shairp and his dedicated crew, aimed to support both organizations in their mission to foster skills and opportunities within...
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In January 2024 the Antiguan team "Dadli Explorers" will be taking part in the Atlantic Dash, an ocean rowing challenge that will see crews rowing 3,200 miles across the Atlantic from the Canary Islands and arriving in Jolly Harbour. The team currently have 3 members and they are looking for somebody with ties to the...
A great way to get on the water and no rigging is involved. Kayaks are available to rent daily, but if groups are more your thing come along to: Monday Kayak Club - every Monday at 4.30 pm for one hour - EC$40 per person Moonlight Kayak Tour of the Harbour - every full...
New Adult Learn to Sail Saturday Sailing is our busy day, but we know many parents who would love to learn to sail. Whether you have a child on the programme, or would just love to sail for yourself, we are now offering two classes on Saturdays starting from February 18th, 2023. The classes...
Each year Bob Bailey, Sailablity Director and his wife Su spend their time fundraising to ensure the Sailablity Programme continues to be well funded. Last week we enjoyed a Curry night which earned EC$1500 and is the start of this season's efforts. Two other big events are now being planned: The February Fun Regatta...
Antigua Sailing Week has launched its 2023 Youth to Keel Programme which is again sponsored by Axxess Marine. This year the programme is split into Freshers, students who have not yet been part of the programme and need competent crew training before being qualified to take part, and Seniors who have previous experience and...
The Sailability Programme continues to offer weekly sailing development and sailing experiences for the differently-abled youths and adults of Antigua. Weekly visits in term time are made by the Adele School, The Victory Centre, the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) & Friends of the Care Project as well as a number of differently-abled individuals. Working...
We are now back to full participation in our schools programme, having had more than two years of COVID disruption. The programme has grown from 10 to 13 schools along wth 3 community groups with some schools bringing 2 groups throughout the week. Attending are: Secondary Schools: Pares, Glanvilles, Ottos Comprehensive, Irene B, Sir...
Last Sunday we hosted our first regatta of 2023. 15 dinghies across RS Zests, RS Fevas, Lasers and RS Ventures completed races in feisty conditions. The racing was close and exciting. The winners were Ozani Lafond in Laser, Imani John-Polanco in RS Zests and Patrick Greensmith and Alistair Knoblauch in RS Feva. The RS...
On annual basis, we ensure that any young sailors with an interest and exhibiting competency in developing their teaching skills are given the opportunity to train towards their dinghy instructor course. Over the last year, we have supported 9 instructors achieving Power Boat 2 Courses 9 students achieving First Aid Courses 7 students...