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Considered one of the best places in the world to kite surf, Antigua and Barbuda both offer ideal conditions for beginners and the more experienced. Based at Nonsuch Bay and Green Island, 40 Knots offers kite and windsurf rentals and lesson packages. Max, Chris and Irene, the owners, are IKO certi ed instructors with the latest teaching methods and highest safety standards (T. 788 9504). Jabberwock Beach is the place to watch the experts practice this spectacular sport, take lessons with Kite Antigua (T. 720-5483) or windsur ng lessons with Windsurf Antigua which also offers equipment rental.
SURF & PADDLE BOARD
For sur ng fans Galley Bay and Turtle Bay offer good sport, especially between November and March. For paddle boarding contact Turtle’s Surf Shop at Antigua Yacht Club Marina, Falmouth (T. 783-3592) turtlesantigua@gmail.com, or 40Knots at Nonsuch Bay (T. 788-9504).
DIVING
DEEP-SEA FISHING
The best deep-sea shing is off the south coast although good catches are to be had in the calmer waters to the west and north. Marlin, tuna, barracuda, wahoo and mahi-mahi abound in our waters. You can hire a fully equipped sport shing boat at any of the marinas. Try Captain Frank Hart of Overdraft, a fully equipped and spacious 40 ft sport shing boat, who knows Antigua’s Atlantic shing grounds better than most! Fishing charters are available for four, six and eight hours with exible departure times (T. 720-4954).
CYCLING
Another great way to explore Antigua is by bike but do take care on the island’s roads as some drivers can be careless. Bikes are available for hire in St. John’s (Bike Plus T. 462-2453) or in Jolly Harbour (Paradise Boat Sales T. 460-7125). Guided tours on e-bikes are with Antigua +39 Tour. See page 44.
FITNESS
For gyms and tness centres there is plenty of choice in Antigua’s hotels. Day passes are available for the excellent gym at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort in English Harbour (T. 562-3030). As well, in English Harbour is Energie a newly built gym and yoga retreat and holistic hub (T. 725 2806). For the widest range of amenities and friendliest service in St. John’s try Xtreme Health & Fitness (T. 562-7482) located in Marble Hill Road. Also in St. John’s is the National Fitness Centre (T. 462-3681) a professionally run gym offering the most modern classes, private training and more.
The Antigua Athletic Club near the airport is a trendy, premier tness and well-being facility, social centre and island heaven not to be missed (T. 460-2582).
TENNIS & SQUASH
Many hotels have hard, grass or synthetic tennis courts. Sports Centre at Jolly Harbour (T. 462-7771) and the The Servivor Club at English Harbour have tennis and squash courts, oodlit at night, and with equipment available and instructors on hand, reservation wiht Kourts APP.
HORSERIDING
Set in beautiful countryside ve minutes from English Harbour, the Antigua Equestrian Centre - Spring Hill Riding Club (internationally recognised riding stables) offer jumping and dressage training for all levels and scenic trail rides in the countryside all the way to a beautiful beach where you can swim on your horse: an amazing sensation and great photo opportunity! www.antiguaequestrian.com (T. 460 -7787/ 773-3139)
Whether you are looking for a shallow, colourful dive, a 30m/100 ft wall dive or, for the more adventurous, an expedition to Barbuda or Redonda, Antigua has it all! Below are a few of the best diving centres in Antigua. •Dockyard Divers, English Harbour,
T. 729-3040 - www.dockyard-divers.com
• Soul Immersion, English Harbour, T. 725-5377, VHF: Ch.68
HIKING
Enjoy hiking in Antigua either on your own or by joining an organised hike. There are 14 kilometres of nature trails in the National Parks (Of cial Commonwealth Walkways dedicated to HM Queen Elizabeth) with beautiful scenic landscapes and rare geological features. The trails are marked and easy to nd. (see trails on the next page) On Saturday afternoons the Antigua Hash House Harriers (m.facebook.com/HashHouseHarriers) explore remote areas of the island with a sense of adventure and lots of laughs. The EAG Environmental Awareness Group (T. 462-6236) also organises interesting eld trips - check www.eagantigua.org for the schedule.
For great guided tours try the locally run Footsteps Rainforest Hiking Tour (T. 460-1234), offering hiking in the rainforest, one of Antigua’s most beautiful and valuable conservation areas.
Remember to wear a hat, put on sunblock and take plenty of water. Pay attention to ‘our’ cassie, a beautiful- looking plant which can dig into your shoe or scratch you as you pass, really ‘making its mark’!
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