Sailing Antigua.
19 May 2026 · 1h 0m · 55 views · Falmouth Harbour, Antigua
Sailboats anchor in English Harbour’s turquoise bay at noon.
What this video covers
A Lagoon 42 arrives in Antigua after an 11-hour passage from St Nevis, anchoring first in Carlisle Bay before relocating to Falmouth Harbour for customs clearance.2:30 The crew completes the required paperwork online before visiting the immigration office located within the historic Nelson's Dockyard in English Harbour.5:38 Falmouth Harbour offers a more spacious anchorage than the crowded English Harbour, though the crew notes the presence of weed on the seabed, which required three attempts to set the anchor securely.15:42 The area features well-marked channels, including a reef near the entrance that generates significant ground swell during windy conditions.55:14 The historic site contains remnants of 18th-century naval infrastructure, including original anchors and chains once used to secure the fleet.34:22 The crew utilizes a dinghy dock for shore access and notes that the Antiguan Yacht Club allows temporary tie-ups for visiting yachtsmen.16:35
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