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Crew Space on Class 40 – Rock’n’Roll for Antigua Bermuda Race 2026

Cost

£2,900

Event dates

29th Apr 2026 - 8th May 2026

What's included

The price includes professional race skipper, all boat, race costs and food whilst training (day) and racing. Also includes safety equipment. Additional costs include flights, transfers, accommodation and food ashore and personal insurance.

What to expect

The Antigua–Bermuda Race is a 935 nautical mile race which provides the opportunity to experience true blue-water sailing in a supportive, mixed-experience team.

When you book onto this race you are fully committing yourself, you will not be a passenger on this race entry. The team feel strongly that clients should feel that this is your boat to race and they facilitate that in every way they can. There will be only 5 people in the crew, and the result of this race will depend on each crew member!

As a long-distance race, the crew will be operating a watch system. This normally means that a crew is split up and alternates being on/off watch. Often it’s 4hr shifts with shorter shifts from 16.00-18.00 and 18.00-20.00 to ensure that you are not always on watch at the same time of day/night.

The race starts from Antigua on 29 April 2026, perfectly timed with Antigua Sailing Week and finishing in Bermuda just in time for the world-class SailGP events (9–10 May).

Covering around 935 nautical miles, this legendary Atlantic crossing is suitable for sailors who may be new to offshore racing but are ready for a meaningful challenge. After the training day the skipper will allocate roles to the team based on their performance during training.

After leaving Antigua and passing Barbuda, land disappears and the real adventure begins: warm trade winds, rolling Atlantic swells and unforgettable nights under a star-filled sky.

Offshore yacht racing can be difficult, and every crew member must fully acknowledge their physical condition and experience and take responsibility for all their actions on the boat. You’ll learn, grow and gain confidence as part of a focused team, sharing watches, responsibilities and the quiet magic of ocean sailing.

Itinerary

26th April – Crew arrive
27th April – Training day
28th April – Lay Day – Boat Preparation
29th April – Race start
5th/6th May – Arrive Bermuda, crossing the finish line near St David’s Light.

There are good international connections to Antigua with direct flights from many major airports via British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, U.S Airlines, Delta, American Airlines and Continental Airlines

Crew information

Afanasy is a highly experienced offshore sailor, having completed more than 150,000nm. Afanasy has extensive experience in ocean crossing and racing with amateur crew and is a commercially endorsed yacht master offshore. He used to own a 80′ maxi, which he skippered around the world, including 2 Caribbean and a Mediterranean season, the Cape Town to Rio race, the Transpac and the Sydney Hobart. Onboard Rock’n’Roll Afanasy has competed in 3 Rolex Fastnet Races, the RORC TransAtlantic, RORC Caribbean 600 and many other local races.

Prerequisite experience

Some previous experience of offshore racing is required. We would also strongly encourage you to have completed your World Sailing Offshore safety and sea survival.

Where

Antigua to Bermuda, Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Accommodation

Crew are welcome to stay onboard – please check on availability at the time of booking or find accommodation ashore in the days before and after the race.

Crew Space on Class 40 – Rock’n’Roll for Antigua Bermuda Race 2026

Class 40 – Rock’n’Roll

The Class40 is a monohull ocean-oriented racing yacht which has been increasing in popularity in the past 15 years. Now regarded as one of the most exciting classes to be involved with, due to it high performance and the boats longevity of performance. Whilst the class progresses with new technologies and designs, class rules regulate the speed of growth to...