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Antigua & the Leewards
Antigua English Harbour is the heartbeat of Caribbean sailing — home of the famous Sailing Week, one of the world's oldest yacht races. The Leeward Islands stretch from Antigua north through Nevis, St Kitts, and St Barts.
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Sailing Antigua & the Leewards
7-Day Itinerary7 Days Sailing Antigua and the Leeward Islands
English Harbour to Nevis, passing Barbuda, Montserrat, and St Kitts — the Leewards at their finest, with one of the Caribbean's great sailing weeks as the backdrop.
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Harbours & AnchoragesBest Anchorages in Antigua and the Leeward Islands
English Harbour, Codrington Lagoon on Barbuda, Pinney's Beach on Nevis — the Leewards' finest stops, with mooring notes and honest verdicts.
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Top SightsTop Sights in Antigua and the Leeward Islands: What to See Ashore
Nelson's Dockyard, Brimstone Hill Fortress, the Nevis Peak trail — the Leewards' finest cultural and natural sights, all accessible from a charter yacht.
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Food & DiningWhere to Eat in Antigua and the Leeward Islands: Lobster, Local Rum, and Nelson's Dockyard Bars
Ducana and saltfish in St John's, lobster at Shirley Heights, and a rum punch at English Harbour — eating well in Antigua and the Leewards.
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Pilotage NotesAntigua and the Leeward Islands Pilotage: English Harbour Approaches, Reef Navigation, and Inter-Island Passages
Approaching English Harbour by night, navigating reef-strewn St Kitts and Nevis, and the trade wind passages between the Leeward Islands.
3 min readCharter in Antigua & the Leewards
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