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Sailing to Antigua. A very exclusive island

2 aprile 2026 · 14 min · 1K visualizzazioni · Jolly Harbour, Antigua

Sailboat cuts turquoise water toward Antigua’s palm shore

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Javi, sailing aboard the vessel Regina, departs Port Louis in northern Guadeloupe for a 45-mile passage to Antigua.1:57 The transit features light winds of 12 to 15 knots on a reach, allowing the crew to maintain an average speed of six knots with minimal sail adjustments.6:12 During the crossing, the boat encounters significant patches of sargassum seaweed, which noticeably reduce speed.5:18 Upon arrival in Antigua, the crew anchors in Jolly Harbour, noting the residential infrastructure where private homes feature dedicated docks for yachts and catamarans.8:22 The crew also visits English Harbour, a deep-water bay historically used as a hurricane refuge.11:50 While English Harbour serves as a popular tourist destination with preserved colonial-era buildings, Javi notes that it is not a recommended location for vessels to remain during the hurricane season.12:00 The crew concludes the visit by hiking to the site rather than taking a taxi, before preparing to depart for Barbuda.13:11

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