Yachting - Nelsons Dockyard Marina the heart of yachtingin the Caribbean

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BEAUTIFUL HISTORICAL MARINA

The Nelson's Dockyard Marina is one the prettiest pieces of living history in the Caribbean. Once the naval base for the fleet, overseen by Admiral Nelson in the 18th century, the marina is now the home of the some of the most impressive super yachts in the world. This busy dockyard is littered with shops, cafes and restaurants, with two fine hotels stemming back to the early days of the British involvement.

The Marina is a beautiful place to stop in to for a few days, and if you are lucky enough to be here during Sailing Week, Classic Week or the Antigua Charter Yacht Show then the atmosphere is electric.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Christmas and New Years in the Dockyard!

Date: 25th December, 2011
The Dockyard Christmas tradition continues this year with the champagne party in The Dockyard! The Copper and Lumber Hotel is following up the party with a special Christmas Dinner! Multiple courses await you, with a traditional Christmas dinner or other options if you desire. Contact the Copper and Lumber store Hotel for more details! Finish up the year with the New Years party in the Dockyard! Fireworks and live music will see in the new year in sytle.

Boreas Pursuit Race

Date: 20th November, 2011
Nelson once chased the combined fleets of France and Spain across the Atlantic! You won’t have to go that far, but do you think you can keep up with him? Race starts in English Harbour. Prize-giving for the Nelson’s Dockyard Series to follow. Prizes will be awarded for individual race winners, series winner, and a plethora of other categories including most spirited and best costume!

Dockyard Day: 50 Years of Nelson's Dockyard

Date: 14th November, 2011
The 14th November was chosen as the opening day of Nelson’s Dockyard in 1961 because it coincided with Princes Charles’ birthday. To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Opening Day of Nelson’s Dockyard, an opening ceremony will be held in English Harbour. Following the ceremony, the Dockyard Museum will unveil its exhibition: 50 Years of Nelson’s Dockyard which highlights the restoration efforts in the 1950s as well as the birth of yachting in English Harbour.