WEST VANCOUVER SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Antigua to Tortola: A 200-nautical-mile, Starry-night Delivery Sail
A three-day delivery cruise aboard Pancea X that moves boats from the Antigua Racing Cup finish to the BVI Sailing Festival start while offering open‑ocean downwind miles and night sailing under clear skies.
Antigua to Tortola: A 200-nautical-mile, Starry-night Delivery Sail.
This delivery passage runs from Antigua to Tortola — roughly 200 nautical miles of fairly open-ocean sailing — offering long downwind runs, night passages beneath starry skies, and a relaxed cruise to unwind after racing and prep for the next regatta.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two hundred nautical miles of open-ocean sailing
The passage covers approximately 200 nautical miles between Antigua and Tortola, a sustained offshore run that rewards steady sail trim and watch routines.
Night passages and downwind technique
Expect extended downwind sailing with chances to practice kite and spinnaker work and to experience night sailing beneath clear, starry skies.
A delivery to bridge two regattas
This cruise serves as the delivery leg between the finish of the Antigua Racing Cup and the start of the BVI Sailing Festival & Spring Regatta, offering chill time between events.
What the day feels like
What the three‑day passage feels like
Over three days aboard Pancea X you’ll leave Falmouth, Antigua, settle into off‑shore watches and long downwind sail changes, stand night watches beneath wide skies, and arrive to disembark at Nanny Cay, Tortola — a calm, purpose‑driven cruise that doubles as practice and downtime between events.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this delivery sail suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The passage is scheduled as a three‑day delivery cruise covering roughly 200 nautical miles.
Operated by Sea to Sky Sailing; embarkation is aboard Pancea X in Falmouth, Antigua with disembarkation at Nanny Cay, Tortola.
Expect long downwind legs, night sailing beneath starry skies, and a relaxed delivery rhythm between race events.
Headline price context: $575 CAD.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does the trip start?
Embarkation is aboard Pancea X in Falmouth, Antigua.
Where does the trip end?
Disembarkation is at Nanny Cay, Tortola.
How long is the passage?
The delivery cruise is scheduled for three days.
How far will we sail?
The passage covers approximately 200 nautical miles of fairly open-ocean sailing.
What will we do on board?
The trip offers night sailing under starry skies, relaxed cruising moments, and opportunities to practice downwind sailing techniques.