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KEY FEATURES...
| Regional base for the Ondeck group, small Antigua yacht racing company with a fleet of Bruce Farr-designed Farr 65s and Beneteau 40.7s. Day tours, sunset cruises, island-hopping adventures, particularly sailing instruction, crewing and skippering for Caribbean yacht regattas. Also yacht management. |
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Ondeck Antigua is part of a global sailing outfit that specialises in yacht tours, training and education. Their fleet is sleek and fast, mainly designed by Bruce Farr, to allow for the quick routes offered on tours and for ease of direction for novices to take control sooner. Based in Falmouth Harbour, a large bay on the south coast of Antigua, Ondeck Antigua is run by Peter Anthony and business manager Elizabeth Brookes. The company also offers yacht management and sales.
The emphasis at Ondeck is hands-on experience and so you can expect to be kept busy. Instructors have been briefed to give you safe, fun instruction – and at times simply to let you enjoy the ride. Classes are available for beginners up to the top level, with tips for race captains and steersmen. Logan Knight, one of their skippers, has recently been awarded RYA Yachtmaster Instructor status, making him one of the most qualified yachtsmen in the Caribbean.
A range of day and half-day tours and sunset cruises are available through Ondeck Antigua, but what really sets them apart from other charter companies in the area is that you can take part in some of the most thrilling racing around the waters of Antigua. The Ocean Race Experience offers a quick introduction to yacht racing, but you can go beyond this and enter, as part of a crew, the more serious Caribbean regattas found in Antigua itself, the BVIs, Grenada, St Maarten, Tobago, or the USVIs.
In addition to the fun side of things, Ondeck Antigua also works in partnership with Boatshed, the largest yacht brokerage company in the world, and offers full yacht management services. So if you are looking to purchase a yacht and/or give your yacht over for charter whilst you are not in the Caribbean, then Ondeck Antigua can enable the purchase and by arrangement they can include the yachts in their fleet. |
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Base
Ondeck Antigua is based at Falmouth Harbour on the southern coast of Antigua, directly west of English Harbour and about fifteen miles south of Saint John, Antigua’s capital. The marina caters to mega yachts with berths up to 330 feet and with a draft of up to 20 feet. There are many facilities such as shops, bars and restaurants dotted around the yacht services such as marine engineering, electronic and rigging repair shops, dive shops and chandleries. |
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Fleet
Ondeck Antigua’s fleet comprises of Farr 65s and Beneteau 40.7s, both of which have been re-tuned for faster, sleeker racing. The Farr 65s are a re-tuned version of the Whitbread 60, designed by Bruce Farr. Only five of these yachts were made, and Ondeck Antigua has four of them. The Beneteau 40.7 is a slightly larger yacht with an impressive racing sail wardrobe, suitable for family cruising as well as ocean racing. |
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Individual Regatta Spaces
| Event | 2010 Date | Price Per Person | | Port Louis Grenada Sailing Festival | 26 Jan-02 Feb | 1,150 | | Tobago Carnival Regatta | 17 Feb-22 Feb | 1,000 | | RORC Caribbean 600 | 19 Feb-26 Feb | 1,250 | | St Maarten Heineken Regatta | 01 Mar-08 Mar | 1,200 | | St Thomas International Rolex | 23 Mar-29 Mar | 700 | | BVI Spring Regatta | 28 Mar-04 Apr | 900 | | St Thomas Rolex & BVI Spring Combined | 23 Mar-04 Apr | 1,000 | | Antigua Sailing Week | 22 Apr-02 May | 1,450 | Prices are in UK£ and are for individual spaces and are inclusive of accommodation onboard Farr 65s only – quotes in another currency available on request. All prices are subject to change without notice. |
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Whole Boat Regatta Charters
Prices for a full boat charter for one of the 2010 Caribbean Regattas in a Farr 65 (minimum 10) costs from £10,995 to £15,995 and includes two days of training, fuel, dockage fees, race entry fees and comprehensive shore and maintenance support. Full boat charters for Farr 40s and Beneteau 40.7s available for selected events only. Please contact Ondeck Antigua for further information or for a quote in another currency. |
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Special Offer
Winter Discount
Enjoy 10% off all published prices for RYA [Royal Yacht Association] courses in Antigua. This includes theory and practical courses for both sailing such as a 2 day start Yachting Course, 5 day Day Skipper all the way up to Yachtmaster as well as a range of Powerboat courses. Some courses such as Day Skipper are live on board for 4 nights, others can be done from the comfort of your shore based accomodation. All are a fantastic way to enjoy the delights of the caribbean whilst learning new skills so go home with more than just a suntan. Offer valid from 01 October to 10 March 2009 for new bookings only made directly with Ondeck. |
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Booking Procedures
If you wish to make further enquiries or a reservation, please use the WEB LINK or DIRECT EMAIL ENQUIRIES facility at the top of this page to make contact with Ondeck Antigua, or if you wish to telephone them, their telephone number will be revealed if you click on the CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER link. It is helpful to give the company an idea of your dates, choice of tour and any special requests. |
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Useful Information
Rain Gear
It does rain in the Caribbean! We suggest you take light rain jackets.
Snorkel Gear
If you have your own gear, it is best to bring it with you to ensure a good fit. You can however rent masks, snorkels and fins at reasonable rates from Blue Water Divers at Nanny Cay.
Sunscreen
Bring a hat, good sunglasses and start with at least 30SPF sunscreen and please, no sun tan oil as it stains linens, boat cushions and decks. Remember those after sun-soothers too! |
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