Atlantic crossing from Antigua to the UK

After a busy winter season in the Caribbean, the Sail Racing Academy will be heading back to the UK from Antigua via the Azores.

This trip offers our crew members the opportunity to fulfil a life long dream to cross the Atlantic. The trip will also give you the opportunity to visit the beautiful Azores. From there, you can disembark, or you can stay with us to return our fleet to Hamble.

Though Sail Racing Academy is all for everyone enjoying themselves, safety remains our top priority. For peace of mind, we have spared no expense in ensuring that our boat is equipped to the highest level.

Plan

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

28th - 29th April 2026: Meet the boat and begin preparations
• Arrive in Antigua. Meet the boat and skipper and undertake familiarisation exercises and training.

30th April 2026: Depart for St Maarten
• Set sail. It will be approximately a day sail to St Maarten.

1st - 4th May 2026: Arrival, Training and Preparations
• Arrival in St Maarten. Stay there for training and preparations. As this ocean crossing takes place at the end of the Caribbean season, the boat will require a significant amount of maintenance. Everyone will be involved in cleaning, organising, and carrying out essential maintenance tasks to ensure she is in top condition for the passage. These days will be busy and hands-on, but they are a crucial part of getting the boat and crew ready for the journey ahead.

5th May 2026: Depart for Azores
• Set sail. It will be approximately a two week sail to the Azores.

20th May 2026: Arrive Azores
• Approximate arrival date into the Azores. Either disembark, or a quick stop over and rest before continuing back to the UK.

22nd May 2026: Depart for UK/Ireland
• Set sail back to UK/Ireland

7th June 2026: Arrival in UK/Ireland
• Approximate arrival date in UK/Ireland.
• Before departure, we kindly ask everyone to help with a general cleaning and tidying of the boat.

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Other information

All crew members are welcome, even if they do not know the language spoken on board (english)

Full joining instructions will be provided once booked, however, please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

complete list of what is included in the price: Race Entry, Yacht Charter, Accommodation on board (shared cabins), Meals at sea (self service), Certified Professional Skipper, Basic Training, Consumables for the yacht (diesel, fuel and water), Mooring Fees, Insurance for the yacht, Lifejacket, Personal locating beacon, complete list of what is NOT included in the price: Airfares, Meals offboard, Transfers airport-marina-airport, Shore based accommodation, Wet gear, Personal insurance (we recommend Topsail).

Please note that the language spoken onboard will be English. Basic conversational English is required to participate.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more details.

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