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Crew space on Salona 45 – Panacea X for Antigua Bermuda Race 2026

Cost

$6,250 CAD*

Event dates

29th Apr 2026 - 8th May 2026

What's included

The price includes professional skipper, first mate, racing fees, all food on board during the race, snacks during training days in Antigua, fuel, moorage, yacht insurance and all other operating costs of the yacht, and two team shirts (long-sleeve for sailing across the start and finish lines, and short-sleeve for prize-giving).

Price also includes accommodation on board from morning of Wednesday, April 29th to the morning of Friday, May 8th. Crew are responsible for their own accommodation on shore during training days and after racing.

Participants are responsible for: food on shore and other discretionary spending, mandatory travel insurance, flights & on shore accommodation before/after racing.

\*It is possible to add-on a package for a weekend liveaboard for the SailGP event. Accommodation can be extended from Friday, May 8th until the morning of Monday, May 11th in order to stay and watch the SailGP event. Berths will be available on a first come, first served basis and for an additional fee. The fee will help towards defray the costs of the yacht and only includes a simple breakfast each morning and a shared bunk. Crew are responsible for their own lunch and dinner, and will need to be flexible vis a vis dinghy rides to/from the boat as Panacea will be at anchor.

\*It is also possible to add-on the Bermuda to Newport Passage following the race. The cost will be invoiced in USD/GBP.

What to expect

Typical weather patterns deliver fast reaching conditions for the majority of the way, an optimal angle for Panacea X and her big genoa! Boats typically enter a band of light winds that are often found before landing in Bermuda.

Crew should expect to be fully involved in the preparations in Antigua, and helping Panacea get cleaned up and settled in once we land in Bermuda. Underway, everyone will take turns with food prep, standing watches, and keeping everything shipshape for a safe and successful passage.

As an added bonus, we’ll be landing in Bermuda right before the adrenaline-fueled SailGP kicks off there, so racing enthusiasts can have their cake and eat it too!! Our crew can stay aboard during SailGP (first come first served for reserving bunks).

There is also the option to continue onwards with Panacea on the Bermuda to Newport Passage, or fly home from Bermuda.

Itinerary

25th April – Crew meet & greet, First day of training
26th-27th April – Training & race preparation
28th April – Final prep & Racers’ Party, Falmouth, Antigua
29th April – Race Start, Antigua
7th May – Prize giving & closing party, Royal Bermuda Yacht Club

*(9th & 10th May) SailGP event – liveaboard package available
*Bermuda to Newport Passage available

Crew information

Owner/Skipper Katy Campbell – RYA Chief Instructor & Lead Race Skipper.

Katy has raced with winning crews in Canada, Europe and the Caribbean on successful campaigns including the Vancouver Area Racing Championship circuit, the VanIsle 360, the Rolex Fastnet and qualifying events, the Rolex Middle Sea Race, a one-design European Championship campaign, and the Caribbean racing circuit.

Prerequisite experience

Considerable prior sailing experience including standing watches offshore and at night is required.

Prior racing experience is strongly recommended, prior experience with spinnaker is required (although this is not typically a downwind race, the crew will need to have the skills to manage it if conditions dictate).

Additional training, such as Safety at Sea / Sea Survival / STCW and first aid to at least a Standard level is strongly recommended.

A reasonable level of physical strength and fitness. It is strongly recommended to prepare for the race by hitting the weights and/or resistance training for good core and upper body strength, as well as working on endurance through cardio training. This preparation will help protect you from injury, give you more energy and strength throughout the race, make you a more valuable team member and will dramatically increase your likelihood of enjoying the race!

Where

Antigua to Bermuda, Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Accommodation

Price includes shared berth accommodation on board from morning of Wednesday, April 29th to the morning of Friday, May 8th. Crew are responsible for their own accommodation on shore during training days and after racing.

*It is possible to add-on a package for a weekend liveaboard for the SailGP event. Accommodation can be extended from Friday, May 8th until the morning of Monday, May 11th. Berths will be available on a first come, first served basis and for an additional fee.

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