Guadeloupe to Antigua Yacht Race 2008     

 Under the Auspices of THE ANTIGUA YACHT CLUB
And in co-operation with THE TRISKELL ORGANISATION

FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2008
BAREBOAT, CRUISER, RACING CLASSES, 42 MILES

ALL CLASSES

Warning Flag 0850
Preparatory Flag 0855
Start 0900

N.B. CLASS FLAGS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED

START: South to north between a red flag on the Committee Boat situated north of Des Haies
Bay and a mark to its west.

COURSE: Des Haies, Guadeloupe to English Harbour, Antigua.

FINISH: Off English Harbour between a red flag on the hill above the Pillars of Hercules and a
Buoy to its south west. All competitors should monitor VHF Channel 12 and communicate with the Committee giving the yacht’s name, description and C.S.A. TCF.

SKIPPER’S BRIEFING:
Yachts should assemble in Des Haies Bay, Guadeloupe, on the afternoon of Thursday, April 24th, 2008. The Skippers’ Briefing will be held at 1730 hours on that afternoon at the main dock.

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES:
Yachts leaving Antigua for the Guadeloupe to Antigua race must clear immigration before leaving Antigua. The necessary clearance forms should be obtained from Customs. The Committee Desk will be pleased to assist and can supply further information.

ENTRANCE FEES:
US$40.00 payable at or before the Skippers’ Briefing. Entries will be accepted at the ASW Committee Desk in Nelson’s Dockyard or at the Antigua Yacht Club.

RECORD:
Set in 2004 by Bob Miller aboard MARI CHA IV – 140’ Briand Schooner.02 hours 18 minutes 42 seconds.
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The town of Deshaies invites all participants to come to Deshaies on Thursday 24th April and experience the culture and the gastronomic delights of this small town on the north west coast of Guadeloupe. 

From 18.00 onwards a welcome cocktail will be offered to all visiting sailors to the sound of the local folk group Ka Dyez

On Friday morning rendezvous at the La Note Bleue restaurant for an early breakfast before setting sail for English Harbour

For more information contact the Syndicat d'Initiative de Deshaies,
tel: 590.68.01.48 or e-mail: sideshaies@wanadoo.fr 
www.deshaies.fr