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Sailing |
| Famous
for their sailing, Antigua celebrates the sea in late April during
Sailing Week. Yacht racing and beach parties dominate the island.
The festival's grand finale is Dockyard Day - contests and
games - and The Lord Nelson Ball. Reservations are required
for yacht sailing and sea excursions, and should be made in advance.
Contact Nicholson Yacht Charters (800-662-6066); the Catamaran
Hotel (Ph: 463-1036); Wadadli Watersports (Ph: 462-2393);
Jolly Roger (Ph: 462-2064) or Paradise I (Ph: 462-4158).
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Snorkeling |
| The beauty and variety
of Antigua's beaches are ideal for snorkeling. The Caribbean sea
is tranquil and protected by coral reefs so there are no dangerous
undertows. You can walk out to many of the coral reefs which are
close to the shoreline. All of Antiqua's beaches are public and
offer equipment rentals. Snorkel gear is also available at the hotel
resorts. |
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Scuba Diving |
| Coral reef dives,
night dives and wreck diving are spectacular on Antiqua. Certification
courses and rental equipment are available at Dive Antigua
(Ph: 462-0256); Runaway Beach Club (Ph: 462-2626);
Aquanaut Dive Center (462-3483) and Dockyard Divers (Ph:
464-8591). Full or half day excursions are scheduled daily to the
neighboring island of Barbuda. |
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Tennis |
| Antigua celebrates
tennis in January during Tennis Week. Professional and amateur tournaments
scheduled for men and women. A week long celebration of Women's
tennis is held in April. The island has many excellent courts with
some of the best at: St. James's Club, 5 courts (Ph: 460-5000);
Ramada Renaissance, 8 courts (Ph: 462-3733); Half Moon
Bay, 5 courts, (Ph: 460-4300); Curtain Bluff, 5 courts
(Ph: 462-8400). |
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Golf |
| Two lovely courses
grace Antiqua, Cedar Valley (Ph: 462-0161) with 18 holes,
par 70 course and at Half Moon Bay (Ph: 460-4300) a 9 hole,
par 34 course. |
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Cricket |
| A favorite of all
Antiguans, matches are fiercely played on Thursdays, Saturdays and
Sundays at courses throughout the island. |
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Horseback Riding |
| Check with The
St. James Club (Ph: 463-1430) and Charlie's (Ph: 460-4300)
at Half Moon Bay. |
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Windsurfing |
| A celebrated event
in Antigua, call: Patrick's Windsurfing School (Ph: 462-3094)
or High Wind Centre (Ph: 462-3094) |
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