Antigua & Barbuda Yacht Charter
May 31, 2009 by Chris Wethered
Filed under Sailboat Charters
These Leeward islands offer fabulous Antigua & Barbuda yacht charter opportunities!
Several factors are particular to these Caribbean islands making them attractive to all chartering sailors
On the water, time well spent
Let’s take a look at:
- The trade winds – blow constantly providing great sailing breezes year round. Little wonder the islands boast five major sailing events.
- Pink and white sandy beaches – for those who like to soak up the sunshine.
- Lots of coves, natural harbors and reefs to explore during your boating vacation.
- Barbuda Frigate Sanctuary – is home to a spectacular range od Caribbean birds including; Frigates, Pelicans, Egrets and Cormorants.
- English Harbor – home to Nelson’s Dockyard National Park – Set over fifteen square miles, this historic Georgian dockyard has been restored to former glory and is the only Georgian dockyard in existence today!
Antigua race week
Your chance to stay on Barbuda!
- Barbuda is reached by either yacht, ferry or plane. The enchantment of Barbuda is due to the unspoilt nature of the island. There are three glamorous places to stay on Barbuda, each providing plenty of activities, ubiquitous to the Caribbean:
- Enjoy snorkeling off the beaches, out to the vivid reefs, through schools of tropical fish. A wealth of coves and caves are waiting to be explored!
- Extend your water time to diving around wrecks. As the waters around the island are littered with reefs and rocks. Over the centuries, dozens of ships have floundered. Others misfortune becomes your inspiration!
- Get to know the island by beachcombing combine your Antigua & Barbuda yacht charter with some bone fide discovery!
A taste of English Harbor
There are no rules but here is the idea:
- Find deserted to cove on the chart
- Sail there
- Drop hook
- Snorkel to the shore and enjoy the tradition of beachcombing!
The sailing calendar
January – Super yacht cup Antigua
February – Royal ocean racing club Caribbean 600
April – Classic yacht regatta
April – Antigua sailing week
December – Antigua charter yacht show
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