A real must do on the bucket list of sailors is to visit the beautiful waters around Antigua and Sailing Antigua. Antigua, and its sister island of Barbuda, part of the Leeward island group are a sail boating paradise. Dotted with dozens of bays and anchorages and protected by an almost unbroken chain of coral reefs Antigua has been a favorite sailing destination since lord Nelson brought the British fleet there 200 years ago. Today the almost constant trade winds propel sailing vessels of all types and sizes. It is no wonder that Antigua is home to several top notch boat rental companies. If you are looking for an experienced captain to take you and your party out for a day sail or you would rather be your own captain on an extended cruise, you can find what you want in Antigua.

Considered by many to be the hub of the Caribbean luxury yacht market Antigua is the home of the Antigua Charter Yacht Show. If you are into looking at some of the finest sailing vessels in the world and you are in Antigua in December you really should stop in. When Sailing Antigua, remember you are experiencing one of the finest sailing adventures around so enjoy, be safe  and don’t forget to record your adventure on a GO PRO so you can brag to all of your friends. Those videos you shoot can also be loaded onto Buffet Beach to show off to the world. we think that some of the best footage in the world is amateur video shot while sailing tropical waters. If the Footage from heroes like SV La Vagabonde doesn’t make you want to start sailing Antigua, we don’t know what will. Set sail, pick up a warm trade wind and let the salt air take you away.