See the Island - Race the Ocean

If you are visiting Antigua with a Cruise Line why not combine a drive-tour of the Island with an exciting yacht race and cruise of Nelson's Dockyard?

Your cruise ship tour desk may well have information on this tour but if not then please e-mail directly to antigua@ondeckoceanracing.com and we will be delighted to help.

Firstly you will enjoy a 30 minute drive through the beautiful Antiguan scenery and your driver will point out sights of interest. Soon, the sea comes into view and it's time to take up the challenge of our Ocean Race Experience. You will be part of one of the ‘racing teams’ aboard Ondeck’s Ocean racing yachts. This tour is participatory, and guests are encouraged to learn and be involved in every aspect of sailing.

With only six guests to our two professional crew, you will be given undivided attention and tuition, adding to the special feel of the tour. The less adventurous can sit at the back, relax and enjoy watching the racing crews sail the yachts. Inside the yacht there is a marine toilet and ample seating to allow for shelter when necessary.

There will be a minimum of two yachts taking part in each race and guests will be divided into teams, groups can opt to stay together if they wish. After a short but thorough safety brief, sails are hoisted and we head out into the harbour where we allow the teams to practice their roles and get involved in the sailing of the yacht including: trimming sails, grinding winches, or just sitting back and enjoying the experience and taking in the sights of the harbour and the glorious neighbouring islands.

Once the crews are comfortable, we will start the race which will last for approximately 45 minutes.

Once the race has ended, you will be encouraged to take the helm of our performance yachts during a relaxing tour by water of the yachting Mecca of Antigua. While sipping on a celebratory rum punch you will be shown fantastic multi-million dollar mega yachts, and the picturesque Nelson’s Dockyard (subject to weather). You will have the advantage of viewing the dockyard from your very own exclusive platform.

Then, you will head back to the dock and to our store where we will be serving more complmentary rum punch , and you will have the opportunity to purchase T-shirts and digital photography.

Then it's back to your ship and the tour ends.

Minimum Age Requirement : 12 yrs
Minimum Weight Requirement : 80lbs

RACE TIMINGS

Daily Schedule for ONDECK Ocean Racing Antigua

Race One

08:30 Depart St Johns in taxi 09:00 Arrive at Antigua Yacht Club/ Sign Disclaimer in Shop Escorted to boats by skippers 09:15 All Aboard for a safety briefing and Depart Dock 09:35 Hoist Sails, training, assign roles and prepare for race 10:00 Race starts 10:45 Race finishes, sail, take the helm 11:15 Return to dock – shop/rum punch 11:45 Taxi back to St Johns 12:30 Arrive back at Ship
Race Two	Race Three
10:15 Depart St Johns in taxi 10:45 Arrive at Antigua Yacht Club/ Sign Disclaimer in Shop Escorted to boats by skippers 11:00 All Aboard for a safety briefing and Depart Dock 11:20 Hoist Sails, training, assign roles and prepare for race 11:45 Race starts 12:30 Race finishes, sail, take the helm 13:00 Return to dock – shop/rum punch 13:30 Taxi back to St Johns 14:15 Arrive back at Ship	12:00 Depart St Johns in taxi 12:30 Arrive at Antigua Yacht Club/ Sign Disclaimer in Shop Escorted to boats by skippers 12:45 All Aboard for a safety brief and Depart Dock 14:05 Hoist Sails, training, assign roles and prepare for race 13:30 Race starts 14:15 Race finishes, sail, take the helm 14:45 Return to dock – shop/rum punch 15:15 Taxi back to St Johns 16:00 Arrive back at Ship

Please Note – The Ocean Racing Experience may vary for cruise line passengers due to the added time restrictions and inclusion of transit time from St Johns.