REGATTA AGENDA 2023-24 - CARIBBEAN
15 November 2023 – 19 December 2023
Location: Gran Canaria (Spain, Canarisch Islands) - St Lucia (Caribbean)
The ARC is a ‘must do’ for many sailors, and attracts over 200 boats and 1200 people every year to sail 2700 NM across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia.
Racetype: Long Distance Race
Host Club: World Cruising Club
Homepage: http://www.worldcruising.com/index.aspx
January 13, 2024 - January 22, 2024
Location: Barbados (Caribbean)
The race around Barbados dates back to the 19th century and is based upon bragging rights for the fastest “Trading Schooner”. This was a prize worth its weight in gold to captains in an era where prices for cargo arriving ahead of rival ships commanded a massive premium.
Whilst most boats sailed for the honor of the fastest time, the consolation prize of a barrel of Mount Gay Rum for the slowest certainly spurred on some captains, and had to be discontinued after two boats remained out at sea for days stalling to take the prize.
Race type: Inshore and Offshore
Host Club: Barbados Cruising Club
January 28, 2024 - February 2, 2024
Location: Grenada (Caribbean)
At a time when many Caribbean regattas are reporting lower entry numbers, the GSW Board is proud that in its first 3 years the Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week has been growing steadily and strengthening its place on the Caribbean racing circuit. The introduction of the Classic Class in 2014 and the one design J24 Class in 2015, have been excellent additions to the keen racing/cruising class mix and ongoing feedback from our competitors, both new and old, is giving the organizing committee a better feel for what is needed both on the water and on shore.
Race type: Inshore and Offshore Long Distance Race
Host Club: Prickly Bay Marina
February 13, 2024 - February 19, 2024
Location: Antigua (Caribbean)
The 15th edition will start from Fort Charlotte, Antigua on 19 February 2024. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club.
The RORC welcomes entries and expressions of interest for classes racing under IRC and Multihulls racing under the MOCRA Rule including IRC Two-Handed, Classics, Superyacht, and Class40.
Race type: Long distance offshore race
Host Club: Antigua Yacht Club
February 29, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Location: Sint Maarten (Caribbean)
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will celebrate its 44th edition in 2024 from FEB 29 – MARCH 3, 2024. It is the largest regatta in the Caribbean and likely the largest warm water regatta in the world.
This world-renowned sailing event offers four days of World Class Racing and wonderfully entertaining nights keeping with the event’s motto of “Serious Fun”! With an impact on the sporting community extending beyond the Caribbean into Europe, the United States, and beyond.
Our 4-day event attracts well over 20,000 visitors annually, from young professionals to businesspersons, from party-goers to international sailors, aging from 18 to 55+ coming from over 37 different countries.
Racetype: Race Week
Host Club: Sint Maarten Yacht Club Regatta Foundation
Loro Piana Caribbean Super Yacht Regatta
Dates Unconfirmed, 2023
Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight (United Kingdom, British Isles)
The Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous brings together sail and motor yachts during a four-day event for owners, their families and friends organized by Boat International Media and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS).
In addition to the Loro Piana Regatta, a motor yacht rendezvous program, sponsored by Westport, has been created to watch the spectacular racing and enjoy the beautiful islands of the British Virgin Islands.
Racetype: Race Week
Host Club: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS)
Homepage: http://www.loropianacaribbeansuperyachtregatta.com
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March 22, 2023 - March 26, 2023
Location: St Thomas (Caribbean)
St. Thomas Yacht Club is proud to be associated with the values of one of the world’s greatest yacht races.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Sailors from around the Caribbean and World are ready to STIR-up the fun this week at the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). Nearly 50 yachts are expected to race in this ‘Crown Jewel of Caribbean Regattas’ set for March 24-26, 2023, and hosted at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC).
If you’ve joined us in the past, you know that the competition and the camaraderie are unsurpassed. If you are contemplating making the trek for the first time, please know that we will do our utmost to make it a special regatta just for you
Race type: Race Week
Host Club: St Thomas Yacht Club
Homepage: http://stthomasinternationalregatta.com
April 1, 2024 - April 7, 2024
Location: BVI ( Britisch Virgin Islands )
The BVI Spring Regatta is the one Caribbean Regatta that has something for everyone who attends. Whether you race, cruise, practice or just come to party, we have it all! Race & Cruise your way through the BVI. The weeklong BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival takes you throughout the beautiful British Virgin Islands. Starting at Nanny Cay, the Sailing Festival is two days of warm up racing. Then the BVI Spring Regatta kicks off three days of some of the best racing in the Caribbean. Only the best survive to take home the Gold and the Glory, along with great stories and experiences that keep sailors coming back year after year. You can participate in all five races of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, be it part or all of the Festival, or the three-day Regatta. With a huge choice of shore side accommodations and activities there’s no need to leave your loved ones at home.
Race type: Race Week
Host Club: Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club
Homepage: http://www.bvispringregatta.org
April 16, 2023 - April 22, 2023
Location: Saint Barths (Caribbean)
Created in 2010 by two old friends, François Tolède, organizing director, and Luc Poupon, race director, the first year of the regatta comprised 27 boats and had an exceptional ambassador, the legendary photographer Patrick Demarchelier.
With its simple and straightforward goal of “competition on the water and conviviality on the shore,” Les Voiles de St. Barth has continued to attract sailors from around the world, growing from the original 27 boats in 2010 to almost 70 on the starting line last year.
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Race type: Race week
April 29, 2023 - May 5, 2023
Location: Antigua (Caribbean)
Yachts from all over the world will arrive in English and Falmouth Harbours to participate in the one of the world’s major sailing events, Antigua Sailing Week – The 54th edition of Antigua Sailing Week is all set with the famous regatta's on-the-water action kicking off with a spectacular curtain raiser on Saturday 29 April; the stand-alone Peters & May Round Antigua Race.
Racetype: Race Week
Host Club: Antgua Yacht Club
Homepage: http://www.sailingweek.com/v4/