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The Rolex Antigua Sailing Week, due for its 39th running from Sunday,  Past winners of women's class.
April 30, through Saturday, May 6, 2006, is an exciting addition to the Rolex worldwide portfolio of yachting events, which includes another Caribbean favorite, the International Rolex Regatta, which Rolex has sponsored for 33 years.
"For decades, Rolex has had a prominent profile in the sailing world among racing enthusiasts," said Neil Forrester, General Manager of AHTA and Chairman for Rolex Antigua Sailing Week, "and we are excited about the opportunities that this partnership will allow us. 
As the 'Grandaddy' of regattas in the Caribbean, we offer some of the best sailing conditions in the world at one of the most beautiful venues.
Forrester added that Rolex Antigua Sailing Week has evolved from a regatta for local yachtsmen to an international event that spans five racing days, with an additional Bareboat Championship Race on a sixth day.
The three-day International Rolex Regatta, hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club from Friday, March 24, through Sunday, March 26, precedes Rolex Antigua Sailing Week as one of the early regattas in an ambitious and highly anticipated Caribbean racing season.
Rolex Antigua Sailing Week joins the list of other prestigious Rolex-sponsored events: the Giraglia Rolex Cup, International Rolex Regatta, Rolex Farr 40 World Championship, Rolex Fastnet Race, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Rolex Middle Sea Race and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race For more information about the Rolex Antigua Sailing Week, contact santossailingweek@candw.ag or visit www.sailingweek.com.
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