Even with "the sight of both eyes", young Horatio Nelson failed to see the tourist potential of Antigua during his time here in the late 18th century. Hardly surprising really, since it was his job to protect the island!
Barely 40 years later, Coleridge offered another view of English Harbour. "This is, without exception, the prettiest little harbour I ever saw. It presents such a combination of tropical beauty and English style and spirit, as I never saw elsewhere in the West Indies".

For those seeking to sail be that chartering a yacht or simply sailing lessons or if looking for other watersports the following links should be helpful.
                                                         Click image for English Harbour gallery