PERFORMANCE 40 CLASS ANNOUNCES EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK FOR 2027
As the Official Series & Prize Partner, Antigua Sailing Week will award the overall winner of the 2027 Performance 40 Series an incredible opportunity to sail in Antigua Sailing Week 2028.
The prize includes six return flights from London to Antigua, a charter yacht and complimentary entry to Antigua Sailing Week 2028, offering the winning team the chance to take their sailing from the Solent to the Caribbean.
The partnership also aims to encourage more UK racing teams to discover Antigua’s evolving regatta calendar, which now offers two distinct sailing experiences.
The newly established Antigua Racing Cup, taking place from 17–21 March 2027, is designed for competitive racing yachts, performance cruisers and professional and Corinthian crews. With challenging coastal courses, reliable Caribbean trade winds and a lively shoreside atmosphere, the event provides an exciting opportunity for teams competing in the RORC Caribbean 600 to extend their Caribbean racing campaign before returning to the European season.
Meanwhile, Antigua Sailing Week, taking place from 21–25 April 2027, returns to its original spirit of destination sailing. Its refreshed format offers point-to-point sailing around Antigua, different island destinations, beachside celebrations and the option to cruise or race. It brings together the best of Caribbean destination sailing, exploration and hospitality.
Through this partnership, the Performance 40 Class hopes to inspire more British owners and crews to explore both events and experience everything Antigua has to offer.
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority are partnering on this prize and look forward to supporting the fleet with rum for selected events, drinks receptions and prizes throughout the season.
Michael Blair from the P40 Class Committee commented, “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Antigua Sailing Week and The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority on board. This is a fantastic opportunity for our fleet and adds an exciting new dimension to the 2027 championship. With the introduction of Antigua Racing Cup and the refreshed format of Antigua Sailing Week, there are now even more reasons for British sailors to head to the Caribbean. We’re looking forward to helping promote these events and strengthening the connection between UK and Antiguan yacht racing.”
Minister of Tourism of Antigua and Barbuda, The Honourable Charles Fernandez stated, “With Antigua & Barbuda’s ideal location in the centre of the Caribbean we are literally the heart of Caribbean Racing. Through this partnership we look to welcoming more British teams to our exciting racing calendar which has an event for every time of boat and sailor and building a lasting relationship with the Performance 40 fleet.”
Alison Sly-Adams, President of Caribbean Sailing Events Inc, organisers of Antigua Sailing Week and Antigua Racing Cup had this to say, “With two distinct events, we are offering race boats the opportunity to extend their Caribbean campaigns beyond the RORC Caribbean 600 with Antigua Racing Cup, while those looking for a return to destination racing & sailing can enjoy Antigua Sailing Week, sailing around our beautiful island and ending their Caribbean season with a bang!
The partnership was officially launched at the Performance 40 National Championships at the Royal Yacht Squadron in October 2026.
The Performance 40 Class looks forward to an exciting 2027 season alongside its existing Title Partner, North Sails, and its new partners.
For more information visit www.performancesailingseries.com/p40class
This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Antigua Sailing Week Offers Performance 40 Series Winner Trip to 2028 Caribbean Regatta.