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The Antigua Racing Cup 2026 kicks off with thrilling trade winds igniting fierce competition off Antigua's south coast. Here’s why the opening day results set the stage for an intense battle ahead.
Conditions were prime, with easterly breezes reaching up to 20 knots, challenging the fleet across multiple courses. The Race Committee devised two technical courses for CSA 2, 3, and 4, along with a 24nm long course for CSA 1's big boats. Dan Gribble's Tripp 65 Custom Prevail clinched line honors in the big boat class with a 3-hour, 17-minute finish. Adrian Lee's HH66 Catamaran Lee Overlay Partners dominated the day, reaching speeds over 20 knots. In CSA 2, Poul Hoj-Jensen's Danish Blue secured two victories, while Ashley Rhodes' Melges 24 Whiplash showcased strong performance in CSA 3. Close battles across all classes hint at a competitive week ahead in the Caribbean sun.
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