![]() Based upon the lines of the original 1934 America’s Cup winner, the spectacular 130ft sloop features a racing hull with a superyacht interior and unique hybrid propulsion and power system with a grand prix deck layout and carbon rig. ![]() Rainbow was second in class at last year’s Regatta by a single point. J Class Rainbow JH2, commissioned in 2007 and re-designed by Dykstra Naval Architects, according to the original design of William Starling Burgess Rainbow JH2 was launched in 2012, by Holland Jachtbouw. The fine lines of Rebecca’s hull, including a glorious counter, give her immense power and grace and her curved teak deck, extending from stern to bow, is a magical platform. Built at Pendennis shipyard, she is without doubt one of the finest modern sailing yachts in the world. ![]() This will be the third occasion that Elena has raced at Antigua Classics, driven by 2,000 square meters of sail area, the schooner will be an impressive sight.ġ40ft ketch Rebecca, designed by German Frers and launched in 1999, has been a regular participant for many years, winning class on two occasions. Three magnificent masterpieces returning to the regatta are the Dijkstra J Class sloop Rainbow, the 140ft Frers ketch Rebecca and the Herreshoff Classic schooner Elena.ġ80ft schooner Elena, launched in 2009 by Factoria Naval Marin, is a meticulous recreation of the Herreshoff design that won the 1928 Transatlantic Race. Launched in 1946, Argyll has been beautifully restored and recently claimed second place in the 2015 Panerai Transat Classique. Juno is a regular participant and has won class on two occasions but newcomer to the Regatta is the Olin Stephen’s designed 56ft yawl, Argyll. Whitehawk will be racing in the Classic division, as well as the beautiful Nat Benjamin designed 65ft schooner, Juno, commissioned by the owner Robert Soros in 2001. Launched in 1978 in Rockport, Maine, Whitehawk is one of Bruce King’s finest designs. The 2014 winner of the Panerai Trophy, Ralph Isham’s 105ft Ketch Whitehawk, is returning to Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. ![]() The objective for Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is the same as it has always been to encourage sailing in the Caribbean in a safe, fun regatta with the emphasis on sailing together rather than on racing but ‘Classics brings out the competitive spirit in many of the players. Each yacht has its own fascinating story, this individuality is part of the magic of ‘Classics and the dockside tales continue well into the night-time festivities with the aid of a few Mount Gay rums. However, all of the yachts are descendent or examples of traditionally rigged displacement sailboats. Not all of the yachts are wooden, some date back to the 1900’s, others are modern-day reproductions. Yachts will be divided into different classes Traditional, Vintage, Classic, Classic GRP and Spirit of Tradition. The unique event brings together an eclectic mix of owners and crew, racing traditionally built yachts, enjoying spectacular sailing and playful parties ashore.įour days of racing are scheduled, preceded by the single-handed race and the Lunenburg Shipyard Alliance Concours d’Elegance. The 28th edition of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta on April 15-21 has again attracted an astounding collection of yachts from almighty J-Class and magnificent schooners to beautiful petite pride and joys.
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