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ANTIGUA and BARBUDA
Antigua and
Barbuda - Jolly Harbour Beach and English Harbour
Yachts and Sailing Itinerary
Sailing Regattas
Link for general information
 Sailing to Guadeloupe, Barbuda and also offer one way charters to St Martin -
taking in Nevis, St Kitts, St Barts, Anguilla and St Martin
Antigua (pronounced An-tee'ga) and Barbuda are located in the middle of the
Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, roughly 17 degrees north of the
equator. To the south are the islands of Montserrat and Guadaloupe, and to the
north and west are Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barts, and St. Martin
 Experience
Antigua & Barbuda with tailor made itineraries and one to one chart briefing and
full 24 hour support while out on the water. Jolly Harbour Marina
offers a wealth of services and facilities at your fingertips - restaurants,
bars, swimming pool, beach, supermarket, bank, fuel dock and customs. We'll
help you to book your
waterfront Villa accommodation.
Getting there is easy – flights from USA, UK and Europe service the island
daily and fly into V C Bird International Airport. (NEW:
Direct flights from Manchester every Saturday, take a look
www.flybmi.com). Jolly Harbour Resort and Marina is just a short taxi ride
from the airport offering a perfect location on the protected western shore of
Antigua. If you are a cricket fan, try and coincide your charter with a Test
Series, played regularly in Antigua.
Starting April 14 2005: CLASSIC YACHT
REGATTA, hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club. For further information and
2004 results, see their website at
www.antiguaclassics.com . For entries please request from Classic Yacht
Regatta c/o Antigua Yacht Club, PO Box 103 St Johns, Antigua
April 24 - April 30 2005 ANTIGUA SAILING
WEEK This has become one of the top three regattas of the world. It is
run under the auspices of the Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association. For
further information and 2004 results, see their website at
www.sailingweek.com .
 Decide
to sail Antigua in April and you will experience Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
and Antigua Sailing Week. They rank among the largest and most spectacular
regattas in the world attracting a plethora of yachts. Each year in April,
yachts ranging from state-of-the-art super yachts to 100 year-old classics (and
everything in between) gather from all over the world to participate in this
magnificent "festival of sail". Watching hundreds of yachts on the western and
southern coasts of Antigua has become a spectator-sport and what better way to
watch the thrill of racing than from your own yacht chartered through Horizon
Yacht Charters.
Antigua's sister island of Barbuda, surrounded by spectacular
coral reefs, is located 27 miles to the north. Famed for the magnificent frigate
bird and miles of deserted pink and white sandy beaches, Barbuda's unspoilt
shores are a haven for those seeking peace and tranquility …. and no visit is
complete without sampling the local lobster and seafood. Remember to
provision before you leave, it's the perfect location for a BBQ under the
stars.
 Guadeloupe
lies some 40 miles to the south of Antigua, separated by easily navigable waters
running to a depth of 2,500 feet. Grande Terre offers stunning coral sand
beaches and Basse Terre, with its magnificent tropical rainforest, is home to
the Soufriere Volcano and the beautiful Carbet Falls.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FLEET
Bavaria 36 (3C/1H) 2003
Bavaria 42 (3C/2H) 2001
Bavaria 50 (5C/3H) 2001
Beneteau 39 (3C/2H) 2003
Beneteau 40CC (2C/2H) 1998
Beneteau 413 (3C/2H) 1998
Beneteau 463 (3C/3H) 1999
Beneteau 510 (5C/5H) 1994
Dufour 44 (4C/2H) 2003
Leopard 4500 Cat (4C/4H/AC) 1999
All yachts come with rigid inflatable & outboards,
bimini, BBQ, CD, GPS, linens, towels, safety & galley equipment etc.
Charter periods are for 7 nights per vessel (min 5 nights except Christmas/New
Year min 7 nights). Charters start & finish at noon. Sleepaboards (the option of
staying on board your yacht at the dock) with boarding of your vessel available
after 5.00 pm, can sometimes be added to the start of your charter at an extra
charge of $75.00 pp pn (min of $200.00 pn.), depending upon yacht availability.
When available, newest model of your choice of boat can be guaranteed with a
$200 non-refundable deposit.
Hull Damage Waiver Insurance is $25.00pd & limits your
liability to $500.00 refundable security deposit on yacht (please note liability
is $1000 on dinghy and outboard).
Skippers are available from $120.00pd, Instructors from $150.00pd & Cooks from
$100.00pd (plus food, beverages & gratuity).
Taxi Transfers are not included in the charter fee
Antigua & Barbuda – One-way Charters from Antigua to St Martin/St Maarten
available – please ask for details.
Provisioning – please request our comprehensive provisioning package to be sent
to you.
Windsurfers, kayaks, hammock rentals, SCUBA gear or other water-sports are all
available at competitive rates.
Fuel & Water and other charter running expenses are not included in the charter
fee
Hotel Accommodations can be arranged. Most major credit cards are accepted.
Typical 10 Day Antigua Itinerary
A
typical 10-day Antigua and Barbuda itinerary from Jolly Harbour might include
the following anchorages:
Day 1
 Having
completed your last minute shopping in the mall adjacent to the Horizon office,
now is the time to try out your yacht. As it is your first day on board, venture
out into the calm, protected water on the leeward side of the island, hoist the
sails and enjoy a leisurely cruise. Just to the North of Jolly Harbour (a mere
half-hour's sail if you go direct) you will find Deep Bay. Drop anchor and dive
or snorkel on the wreck of the 'Andes', a three-masted barque that lies in 20
feet of water. In the evening go ashore for a traditional island meal and dine
on the beach to the accompaniment of a calypso band.
Day 2
Set sail to North Sound, and sample all this area has to offer. Choose from
Jumby Bay on exclusive Long Island, nearby Maiden Island or Great Bird Island on
the inner edge of the protective reef. The many beautiful, sheltered bays are
not accessible by yacht so explore them by dinghy.
Day 3
Continue to explore this magical area, and in the late afternoon drop anchor
in Dickenson Bay. This long beach fronts several hotels, with all the nightlife
you could wish for. The place for watersports, nightlife on the beach, casinos
and restaurants.
 Day
4
An early start is necessary for an invigorating sail to Barbuda. Barbuda is
only visible from within a few miles so approaching with the sun high in the sky
gives you plenty of time to pick your anchorage on this timeless island.
Overnight off the beautiful beach just to the Northwest of Cocoa Point and enjoy
dining on your yacht under the stars.
Day 5
Explore, swim and snorkel. Barbuda has an abundance of colourful coral reefs
and amazing beaches. For bird lovers, a visit to one of the world's largest
Frigate Bird sanctuaries is a must. Take a stroll along Eleven Mile Beach and
admire the soft, pink powder sand. In the village of Codrington, you can enjoy a
very
 reasonably
priced lobster dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6
Setting sail from Barbuda, an early start is once again suggested for your
sail back to Antigua. Enjoy a 'power reach' southwards to Nonsuch Bay on the
East Coast of Antigua, dropping anchor at West Bay on uninhabited Green Island.
Time for a swim and fire up the BBQ while sipping a sundowner. Jump in the
dinghy and explore Nonsuch Bay. Inside its protective reef, you will find some
of the best snorkelling in the area - a place most folks find hard to leave.
Visit Harmony Hall, a converted Sugar Mill, which houses an excellent,
Italian-owned bar and restaurant, together with an art gallery.
Day 7
A brisk two to three hour sail along the rugged Southeast coastline, past
the unusual rock formation of the Pillars of Hercules, and into English Harbour.
Moor stern-to at the famous Nelson's Dockyard, the only remaining working
Georgian Dockyard in
 the
world. Wander around the beautifully restored buildings dating back to the early
18th Century and soak up the historical atmosphere. Include a visit to the
museum. Take a short taxi ride up to Shirley Heights for a magnificent view of
the Southeast corner of the island and enjoy a sundowner as the skies turn from
blue to crimson. Head back down to the Dockyard to enjoy dinner in one of the
many restaurants in the area.
Day 8
Out of English Harbour and sail downwind to picturesque Carlisle Bay with
its calm, clear, palm-fringed waters for a truly "away from it all" night. A
great little beach bar on the beach serves West Indian food and provides an
ideal spot to hang out with the locals.
Day 9
Continue the downwind sail inside Cades Reef, enjoying the calm, turquoise
waters. Drop the hook behind the reef for a snorkel and then lunch. Carry on
North along the beach-studded West Coast, past
Jolly Harbour
and anchor off Hermitage Beach in the beautiful, protected bay of Five Islands
Harbour.
Day 10
Enjoy a leisurely start on your final morning before a short sail back to
Jolly Harbour
with time to spare for your debrief and a last chance to buy some mementos after
your memorable cruise.
Typical 10 Day, One-way Antigua - St. Martin Itinerary
Day 1: Jolly Harbour to Deep Bay - 5nm
After your chart and boat briefings, provision at the excellent Epicurean
Supermarket. Then take a short sail round to Deep Bay, just North of Jolly
Harbour.
Dive on the wreck of the ANDES, a three-masted barque that lies in 20ft of water
inside the bay.
Enjoy a cocktail in the cockpit as you watch the first sunset of your Caribbean
cruise.
Go ashore in the evening for an island meal cooked on the beach to the
accompaniment of a calypso band.
Day
2: Deep Bay to Five Islands - 3nm
Another short hop to get yourself used to the yacht and the environment.
Five Islands is a beautiful, protected bay situated between Deep Bay and Jolly
Harbour.
Anchor off the almost deserted Hermitage Beach, and swim ashore to collect some
shells.
Snorkel off the rocks at the entrance to the bay.
Dine in the cockpit to the accompaniment of the waves gently lapping on the
beach.
Day 3: Five Islands Harbour to Nevis - 50nm
Depart early, and set sail for Nevis on a downwind cruise.
Set your fishing lines; on a good day you might just be lucky to strike a 5lb
Tuna.
Arrive in Nevis late afternoon, and anchor off the Four Seasons Resort on the
West Coast for a wonderful dinner ashore.
 Day
4: On Nevis
Work up an appetite for breakfast with a walk along the magnificent beach.
Explore Nevis with our recommended taxi driver. Lunch at one of the splendid
Plantation Houses, and then visit the Botanical Gardens.
Enjoy a lobster dinner ashore at Sunshine's Beach Bar and Restaurant.
Day 5: Nevis to St. Kitts - 8nm
After a brief, brisk sail over to White House Bay on St. Kitts, anchor for a
swim off the beautiful beach.
Call our taxi driver for a visit to the Batik Factory, and see how this age old
method of dying fabrics is still practiced.
Day 6: On St. Kitts
Explore Bug's Hole and Shitten Bay (both far more beautiful than their names
imply!) and return to anchor for the night off White House Bay.
Day 7: St. Kitts to St. Barts - 45nm
An early start to enjoy an exhilarating sail to St Barts, with the wind on
the beam.
Anchor off the main town of Gustavia, and go ashore to enjoy a typical French
dinner.
 Day
8: St. Barts
Very French, the town of Gustavia is delightful and well worth exploring .
There is an abundance of duty-free shopping, sightseeing and history.
Hire a Mini Moke to visit some of the beaches on the windward side of the
island.
Day 9: St. Barts to St. Martin - 21nm
A broad reach up to the island of St Martin, sailing along the South coast
and then turning North West to pass Marigot and anchor off the beach at Grand
Case. This is known as the gastronomic centre of St Martin.
Dine ashore in any one of the numerous establishments, ranging from lobster
shacks to five star gourmet restaurants.
 Day
10: St. Martin
After a pre-breakfast swim, take a short hop back to Marigot and tie up in
the delightful Fort St Louis marina where you will be greeted by our Horizon
staff.
Allow yourselves time to explore the capital of the French side of St Martin,
with its feeling of a picturesque and fashionable Riviera resort.
Typical 14 Day, One-way Antigua - St. Martin Itinerary
Day 1: Jolly Harbour to Deep Bay - 5nm
After your chart and boat briefings, provision at the excellent Epicurean
Supermarket. Then take a short sail round to Deep Bay, just North of Jolly
Harbour.
Dive on the wreck of the ANDES, a three-masted barque that lies in 20ft of water
inside the bay.
Enjoy a cocktail in the cockpit as you watch the first sunset of your Caribbean
cruise.
Go ashore in the evening for an island meal cooked on the beach to the
accompaniment of a calypso band.
 Day
2: Deep Bay to English Harbour - 18nm
Sail South along the West coast, then turn East passing between the mainland
and Cades Reef where you will enjoy a range of different hues of blue water to
the South and the tropical rainforest to the North.
If you made an early start, anchor for a swim and lunch in picturesque Carlisle
Bay with its calm, clear, palm.
Sail on to Enter English Harbour where you have the choice of anchoring off the
lovely Galleon Beach close to the entrance, or berthing stern-to in Nelson's
Dockyard.
Plenty to explore in the historical Dockyard itself (the only remaining working
Georgian dockyard in the world).
Dine ashore in one of the many restaurants in the English/Falmouth Harbour area.
 Day
3: English Harbour
Still plenty to explore ashore.
Take a short taxi ride up to Shirley Heights with spectacular views to the East,
South and West.
Swim off Galleon Beach, and snorkel along the reef on the East side of the
entrance to the Harbour.
If there was no reggae band playing last night, you will be sure to find one in
one of the restaurants ashore tonight.
Day 4: English Harbour to Five Islands - 17nm
A downwind sail back along the attractive South Coast followed by a reach up
the West coast towards Five Islands, a beautiful, protected bay just to the
North of Jolly Harbour.
After turning the Southwest corner of the island, and as you progress to the
North, you will see some spectacular beaches, many with beach bars where you can
swim ashore for lunch.
In Five Islands, anchor off the almost deserted Hermitage Beach, and swim ashore
to collect some shells.
Snorkel off the rocks at the entrance to the bay.
Dine in the cockpit to the accompaniment of the waves gently lapping on the
beach.
Day 5: Five Islands to Nevis - 50nm
Depart early, and set sail for Nevis on a downwind leg.
Set your fishing lines; on a good day you just might be lucky to strike a 5lb
Tuna.
Arrive in Nevis late afternoon, and anchor off the Four Seasons Resort for a
wonderful dinner ashore.
Day
6: On Nevis
Explore Nevis with our recommended taxi driver.
Lunch at one of the splendid Plantation Houses, and then visit the Botanical
Gardens.
Enjoy a lobster dinner ashore at Sunshine's Beach Bar and Restaurant.
Day 7: Nevis to St. Kitts - 5nm
Sail over to St. Kitts.
Explore Bug's Hole and Shitten Bay (both far more beautiful than their names
imply!)
Anchor for the night off the lovely beach at White House Bay.
Day 8: On St. Kitts
Continue gunkholing, swimming and snorkeling, and in the afternoon move up
to Basseterre to top up water tanks and anchor for the night.
Eat ashore of one of the many good local restaurants in town.
Day 9: St. Kitts to St. Bart's - 45nm
An early start to enjoy the exhilarating sail to St Barts, with the wind on
the beam.
Anchor off the main town of Gustavia, and go ashore to enjoy a typical French
dinner.
Day
10: On St. Barts
Very French, the town of Gustavia is delightful and well worth exploring .
There is an abundance of duty-free shopping, sightseeing and history.
Hire a Mini Moke to visit some of the beaches on the windward side of the
island.
Day 11: St. Bart's to Anguilla - 35nm
Another exhilarating broad reach, sailing along the West coast of St Martin,
around the Southwest corner of Anguilla to anchor in Road Bay.
 Day
12: On Anguilla
Take a short trip up to Sandy Island and anchor between the reefs to the
West of the island.
Swim, snorkel, collect shells, laze on the beach. A day on a real tropical
island.
If there was no jump-up at Johnno's Bar on the beach in Road Bay, there
certainly will be tonight!
Day 13: Anguilla to St. Martin - 15nm
A short sail back down to St Martin, and anchor off the beach at Grand Case,
the gastronomic centre of St Martin.
Dine ashore in any one of the numerous establishments, ranging from lobster
shacks to five star gourmet restaurants.
Day
14: St. Martin
After a pre-breakfast swim, take a short hop back to Marigot and tie up in
the delightful Fort St Louis marina where you will be greeted by our Horizon
staff.
Allow yourselves time to explore the capital of the French side of St Martin,
with its feeling of a picturesque and fashionable Riviera resort.
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