—Continued from previous page With its continuing commitment to support sailing at every level, and with the recent launch of the new Sunsail Racing product range, Sunsail is a perfect fit with Antigua Sailing Week. Simon Conder, Head of Marketing for Sunsail said, “Antigua Sailing Week has undoubtedly been one of the ‘must do’ events on
the racing calendar for many years; their commitment and future plans to further develop this event are very much in line with our strategy, which makes this a natural partnership. We are extremely excited to be a part of the plans and to be able to support this leading sailing event into the future.” Now in its 45th year, Antigua Sailing Week is held
Sailing Week officially begins. It will be open to all yachts, whether entered in Antigua Sailing Week or not. For more information visit www.sailingweek.com.
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The legendary Antigua Sailing Week provides world-class competition in spectacular conditions
annually starting on the last Sunday in April and ending the following Friday. It offers five days of racing off the south coast of Antigua, with courses suitable for racing sailors of all levels. For 2012, Antigua Sailing Week announces the return of the Yachting World Round Antigua Race, which will take place on April 28th, the day before Antigua
Mount Gay in May: Barbados’s Top Regatta The Barbados Mount Gay Regatta 2012 will be held May 17th through 20th, in the waters of Carlisle Bay and the south and west coasts of Barbados, under the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2009–2012. There will be Racing and Cruising Classes, and onedesign classes for Melges 24s and J/24s. The Current CSA Rating Rule will apply to Racing A and B, and Cruising A Classes. A local rating will be used for Cruising Class B. For more information on the Barbados Mount Gay Regatta visit www.sailbarbados.com. For more information on all Mount Gay-sponsored events see ad on page 17. Cuban Yacht Club’s 20th Anniversary Regatta On behalf of the officers and members of Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba (HIYC), Commodore José Miguel Diaz Escrich extends an invitation to the international nautical community to visit Cuba during this winter and spring season, and especially to participate in the activities celebrating the 20th anniversary of HIYC, which was founded on May 21st, 1992. One of the highlights will be the 20th Anniversary of Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba Regatta, on April 27th. The 18-mile course will run from the Almendares River to El Morro Castle of Havana, and then to Marina Hemingway. The leg parallel to Havana’s famous Malecón seaside walk will allow the people of Havana to enjoy the sailing show. The race is open to all cruising boats and there is no registration fee. HIYC of Cuba is located in Marina Hemingway, at the west end of Havana. While you are in Marina Hemingway, you will enjoy the same benefits as club members, as well as receiving information and assistance regarding any cruising you wish to make in Cuban waters, including the necessary coordination with the Cuban port authorities. Even if you cannot participate in the race, you are invited to the gala festivities that will be held on May 21st at the HIYC of Cuba! For more information contact Commodore Escrich at yachtclub@cnih.mh.tur.cu.