Our sailing trip begins in St. Martin. After embarkation, provisioning, and safety briefing, we'll spend the first few days getting to know the area and the crew: We'll practice sailing, rehearse maneuvers, and anchor in the bays around St. Martin, St. Barthélemy, and Anguilla—wherever the wind and our mood take us.
Then comes the leg to Antigua: roughly 95 nautical miles across open water, with the northeast trade winds at our sides. We sail it mostly overnight, with watches and starry skies—for many on board, the first real night passage, and for everyone, the most impressive part of the trip.
From April 21st to 25th, 2027, the 58th edition of Antigua Sailing Week will take place. We're registering our yacht for the regatta and will sail for five days of racing. To be honest, the yacht is a 17.15-meter Hanse 575—a fast but fully equipped cruising yacht with a generator, washing machine, and watermaker on board, not a stripped-down racing boat. We'll be competing in a cruising class with the crew that's on board. The final class assignment will be determined after registration. If you've never sailed a race before, this is the perfect opportunity: In the end, the starting line, the gusts of wind close to shore, and the applause in the harbor will matter more than the result.
Between races, we're moored in Falmouth Harbour, just a short walk from Nelson's Dockyard. Antigua Sailing Week is as renowned for its onshore program as it is for the sailing: award ceremonies, live music, and in the evenings, a harbor filled with sailors from all over the world.
After the last day of racing on Sunday, we cast off the lines and sail downwind back to St. Martin, where the trip ends on Monday.
We anticipate approximately 300 nautical miles—two crossings of about 95 nautical miles each, plus the racecourses off Antigua. This is an estimate: the final number of miles covered in the regatta depends on the designated courses. Sailing experience is welcome, but not required. The onboard languages are German and English.
For those looking to log miles for their next sailing license: Since we'll be sailing the open stretch between St. Martin and Antigua twice on this trip, plus five days of racing, you'll rack up a considerable number of nautical miles. Of course, we'll issue you an official mileage certificate at the end of the trip.
Our yacht travels the world – and you can join us! With us, you're not an anonymous guest on a standard route, but part of a real crew, discovering new horizons together. We're not a typical charter company that sails the same tour every week. Instead, we sail together, experience authentic boat life, and embrace the adventure the sea has in store for us.
Climb aboard a superbly equipped, lovingly maintained boat and enjoy something special: With us, nothing is off the rack. Every trip is unique – sometimes spontaneous, sometimes planned, always full of surprises. Unplanned experiences are just as much a part of it as relaxing days on deck.
Want more than just a sailing trip? We'll take care of the onboard technology together, and you can lend a hand if you like. You can turn your holiday cruise into a real experience on a long-distance cruising yacht and become part of life at sea.
Our sailing trips combine vacation, adventure, mindfulness, and authentic boating life. Become part of our crew and experience a special time on Galini – authentic, communal, and full of adventure.
Read more
