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Crew Space on Class 40 – Rock’n’Roll for Antigua Sailing Week 2026

Cost

£1,200

Event dates

22nd Apr 2026 - 26th Apr 2026

What's included

The price includes professional race skipper, accommodation on board (bunks) all boat and race costs and food when sailing. Additional costs include flights, transfers, meals and accommodation ashore and personal insurance.

What to expect

When you book onto Rock’n’Roll you are fully committing yourself to being part of the racing crew. No one is a ‘passenger’ on this boat! With only a limited number of people in the crew the result of this event will depend on each crew member!

Itinerary

Wednesday – Registration & Welcome Party
Thursday – Race Day 1 and prize-giving
Friday – Race Day 2 and prize-giving
Saturday – Race Day 3 and prize-giving
Sunday – Race Day 4 and final prize-giving & party

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 2 Rolex Fastnet Races and many other local races.

Prerequisite experience

This opportunity is open to sailors with a range of sailing experience. The professional skipper has experience in bringing together a crew of mixed experience to make sure everyone is actively involved in racing the yacht.

Where

Antigua Sailing Week starts from offshore English & Falmouth Harbours on the South Coast of Antigua.

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.

Accommodation

Accommodation is availble onboard (bunks) alternatively crew are welcome to arrange their own accommodation ashore. PLease be aware that this event involves sailing to different destinations each day.

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