Antigua 360 2027
The Antigua 360 returns on 19 February 2027 for a complete racing circumnavigation of Antigua. The final race of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series brings monohulls and multihulls together for a day shaped by Caribbean trade winds and the island’s coastline.
Antigua 360: Racing Around the Island
The Antigua 360 forms the final race of the 2027 RORC Nelson’s Cup Series. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the race takes crews on a complete circumnavigation of Antigua after several days of racing off English Harbour. IRC yachts and MOCRA multihulls can take part, while CSA-rated yachts are also welcomed specifically for the Antigua 360. The 2027 race is scheduled for Friday 19 February.
Why Race the Antigua 360?
What Is the Antigua 360?
The Antigua 360 is a complete racing circumnavigation of the island of Antigua. Unlike the shorter courses used earlier in the Nelson’s Cup Series, it requires crews to manage a longer race and adapt as conditions change around the island’s different coastlines.
Why Race Around Antigua?
The course exposes crews to different wind angles and coastal conditions within a single race. Caribbean trade winds, the shape of the island and the changing conditions along its coastline create a challenge where outright speed must be combined with tactical decision-making and consistency.
Which Yachts Can Race the Antigua 360?
The race welcomes IRC yachts and MOCRA multihulls competing in the Nelson’s Cup Series. CSA-rated yachts are also invited to join the fleet specifically for the round-the-island Antigua 360.
How Does It Fit into the Nelson’s Cup?
The Antigua 360 takes place on the final day of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series and brings the programme to a close. Following the racing around Falmouth and English Harbour, crews face a complete circumnavigation of Antigua on 19 February 2027.
Can You Charter a Yacht for the Antigua 360?
BGYB can assist crews looking to experience the Antigua 360 aboard a performance yacht available for regatta charter. VANTANERA, the Wally 94 extensively refitted in 2025 and equipped for competitive racing, is available for both the Antigua 360 and the 2027 Nelson’s Cup Series.
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VANTANERA
Length : 30.6 m / Passengers : 8
Special features : - Extensively refitted in 2025, with a full North 3Di racing wardrobe and B&G H5000 instruments.- Designed by Wally Yachts in collaboration with...
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