The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is organized by the Antigua Yacht Club (AYC) and will be governed by the current Racing Rules of Sailing with amendments found in this program and within the Sailing Directions.
- Objective: To encourage owners and crews of classic and traditional yachts to sail alongside each other on courses designed to be without the tight quarters of other events, so that racing is fun and safe for hard-to-manage and older vessels of any size. The emphasis is on sailing together rather than on racing, as well as on the enjoyment of the ideal conditions of the Caribbean Sea.
- Entries: Make sure that you are entering a classic boat! An Official Entry Form is available from the Antigua Yacht Club, and is available to entrants who have been accepted by the Committee either verbally or in writing. If the vessel is unknown to the Committee, a Pre Entry Form must be read, completed, and accepted by the committee, before an Entry Form will be issued. All measurements are to be supplied by the captain or owner on the Entry Form before a rating will be issued at the skippers briefing. Please note that the Spirit of Tradition Class does require a full and currant CSA measurement certificate. Contact the committee for details. All Entry Forms must be handed in to the Antigua Yacht Club secretary no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday the 13th of April. For rating purposes, we appreciate your entering as soon as possible.
- Registration: All captains must register at the AYC between April 17th and 18th, to confirm arrival and to receive important information and Sailing Instructions.
- Fee: US$4.50 per foot of the length on deck, a 5% discount for owners of a CSA members clubs, payable with submission of the Entry Form before April 1st to encourage early entries, The Fee will increase to US $5.00 per foot and no discounts for entries received after April 1st. Please enter early.
- Classes:
- Traditional - Fishing, or Cargo vessels, built or converted to sail
- Vintage - Yachts with a full keel designed and launched before January 1950
- Classic - Yachts with a full keel designed and launched after January 1950
- Spirit Of Tradition - Yachts built recently using modern methods and design, but retaining the original grace and style of the old classics.
- Tall Ships - Sail training and passenger vessels
NOTE 1) Classes will be sub divided according to performance, size, type and rig.
NOTE 2) Tall Ships will be sailing a different course from the yachts.
NOTE 3) Spirit of Tradition Class and Tall Ships will each be sailing for a separate prize structure.
NOTE 4) The “Traditional Class” has replaced the Schooner Class, however, Schooners will still have class prizes.
- Protests: Protests are NOT encouraged. Good sportsmanship and common sense should prevail. Competitors are reminded that larger traditional yachts are not noticeably maneuverable. Safety should be given utmost priority. If absolutely necessary, protests shall be lodged in accordance with the ISAF regulations and be accompanied by a fee of US$100.
- Skipper Briefing: Thursday 19th April at 17:00 hours upstairs at the Antigua Yacht Club.
- Other Information: Racing will be conducted under ISAF racing rules
- This is a “gentleman’s race” and any yacht being sailed in an aggressive or reckless manner or displaying poor seamanship will be excused from further participation
- Multiple headsails may be flown, provided they are the vessel’s normal headsails, listed as such, declared on the Entry Form and have hanks or furling luff tape, or are part of the original designed sail inventory (No MPSs, MPGs, or spinnakers are allowed except in the “Spirit of Tradition Class”)
- A low points scoring system will be used, using a simplified CSA rating formula
- No advertising is allowed on sails, the hull, or clothing unless it is the normal manufacturers logo
- There will be no recalls; vessels judged to be over the line early will have a five-minute penalty added to their elapsed time.
- Trophies and prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each subdivision and many additional prizes for performance, size and age
The Antigua Yacht Club, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Committee and the sponsors accept NO responsibility for loss of life, injury, or damage to vessels in this Regatta |
