caribbean - antigua English Harbour is the principle port of Antigua and is one of the most important centres for Yachting and Maritime History. This perfectly protected bay was used by the British Admiralty as headquarters of the Caribbean fleet in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Barracks, Quays, slipways and boatyards have been rebuilt and restored in the 1950s. The former buildings of the ´Royal Dockyard` today house several Hotels, restaurants, shops, a museum and a Library, in some very well kept gardens. Falmouth Harbour is home of the Antigua Yacht Club, one of the most prestigious in the Caribbean, which is also the base for the World famous Antigua Race Week, which attracts international competition. The Race is held at the end of April and beginning of May each year and is considered one of the World´s leading Yachting events. Antigua is considered a rather flat Island by Caribbean standards. The Island unlike other neighboring Caribbean Islands is not Volcanic. The beautiful indented coastline is full of coves and bays to explore and several idyllic anchorages with the clearest of waters. The local towns are full of interesting people and places to visit. the charter yachts of antigua We are proud to offer the Super Yacht Force Blue at 207 feet long and the beautiful Princess Zeynep. One Hundred and Sixty four feet of pure Sailing Luxury. Three Luxury Sunreef Catamarans are also available for crewed Yacht Charter and the beautiful Sloop Annagine. Lastly, 2 Catana Ocean Class Catamarans, complete the Charter fleet at Antigua for the Bareboat enthusiasts, with the option of Skipper and Hostess if required. |  |
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