Antigua Sailing Week - Time for a change

1:30 AM Tue 7 Sep 2010 GMT

'Antigua Sailing Week' Tim Wright

The 44th Antigua Sailing Week promises some major changes. The newly formed Regatta Organising Committee (ROC) is responsible solely for racing and race organisation. After studying the formats used at different regattas around the world and seeking the advice of experts, a new racing programme is currently being finalised. Antigua Sailing Week will offer a combination of windward-leeward and coastal courses in keeping with successful modern practices. Also in the plans are courses of varying lengths to suit the large variety of yachts that enter the Regatta each year. Kathy Lammers, Chairman of the ROC commented, 'The new Regatta Organising ...

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