The Antigua Yacht Club (AYC) will host the 2025 Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) slated to run from October 24-26.
Held under the auspices of the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA), the Caribbean Dinghy Championships is considered the premier dinghy regatta n the region and will attract sailors and their teams as they seek to dethrone reigning champions and host, Antigua and Barbuda.
The 2025 CDC will feature competition across six classes as sailors will pit their skills against each other in the Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, the Topper Fusion (double-handed), and the RS Venture (double-handed/adaptive).
“We’re honored to welcome sailors from across the Caribbean to Antigua,” said AYC Commodore, Dr. Clarence Pilgrim. “Our club is passionate about competitive sailing and community, and we are proud to provide a world-class venue for this important championship.”
Team Antigua will enter the 2025 championship as the defending Nations Cup champions, having secured victory in 2024. Last year’s triumph added to Antigua and Barbuda’s impressive wins in 2019, 2022, and 2023.
The 2024 edition, hosted in St. Maarten, saw intense racing and growing participation from teams across the region, including Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Martinique, St. Kitts & Nevis, French St. Martin, and St. Barths. Organizers anticipate an even broader turnout this year.
“The CDC is more than just a regatta—it’s a celebration of our shared Caribbean identity through sport,” said Karl James MBE, OLY, Event Coordinator at the Antigua Yacht Club. “We’re preparing an unforgettable event both on the water and ashore, and we can’t wait to welcome sailors, families, and supporters.”
The Caribbean Dinghy Championship is owned and governed by the Caribbean Sailing Association, which is dedicated to promoting sailing and developing talent throughout the region. The CDC highlights the best of Caribbean dinghy racing while fostering sportsmanship, youth engagement, and cross-island collaboration
