An exciting weekend of sailing and fun has commenced in Antigua & Barbuda with the Jolly Harbour Valentine’s Regatta and Rum Festival.

Dubbed the event where sailing meets fun, the regatta officially sailed off last night with a welcome party at West Point Bar in Jolly Harbour.

Organisers said in a release that the one of a kind event has something for everyone.

“On the water, this exciting Regatta has something to offer for everyone – from great CSA racing classes to pursuit classes for those who take their racing a little less seriously and just want to have some fun, to a Laser Pico class which will offer exciting dinghy racing off the south beach of Jolly Harbour.  Laser Pico racing will take place on Saturday and Sunday only.
“No matter whether you are a sailor, a race chaser or a landlubber, we have a number of ways for you to enjoy the event,” organisers said.

Patrons can obtain additional information on www.jollyharbourregatta.com.

Today, from 5pm an event called Rum & Bites is on at The Green in Jolly Harbour. Rums will be showcased along with sponsors, food booths and vendors along with DJ Stiffler.

The party heats up with Soca Monarch Tian Winter on Saturday from 5pm with the English Harbour Rum and Rhythms Party Night, also featuring DJ Nez. It takes place at the shopping centre Jolly Harbour.

On Sunday the Rum on the Beach and Awards Party bring downs the curtain on the event. It will feature Chickie’s Hi-Fi, Spirited Band and the Prize Giving Ceremony along with beach cricket and speed dating at Castaways.

According to those involved, the regatta is now an international sailing event having started 20 years ago.