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    DAY IN THE SUN

    Jun 11, 2019 5 minutes
    BY JONATHAN RUSSO

    Riding the rail of a classic sailboat while racing off Antigua’s southern coast, the scenery alone is enough to overwhelm the senses. The 20-knot trade winds, the rolling swells and the bright blue sky are pure magic. Add 41 classic yachts to that scene, and a sailor can feel as if he’s been transported to the 19th century.

    The conditions and the extraordinary boats are why sailing enthusiasts have been coming to the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (ACYR) for 32 years. The event, which evolved out of Antigua Sailing Week to give classic-boat owners an opportunity to race against similar vessels, is considered one of the year’s premier regattas for classic yachts. It shares many elements with other classic sailboat races—camaraderie at the docks, a concours d’élégance

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