ST CROIX INTERNATIONAL REGATTA When 6-8 March Where Teague Bay, Christiansted, US Virgin Islands Website
stcroixyc.com Those cruising in the US Virgin Islands in the Teague Bay area should head to St Croix International Regatta. It is not the biggest regatta in the Caribbean but there is plenty of warm hospitality with racing starting off the beach at St Croix. Also, like Barbados Sailing Week, St Croix International Regatta is now offering competitors a chance to win their skipper’s weight in Mount Gay Rum.
SUPERYACHT CHALLENGE ANTIGUA When 11-15 March Where Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua Website
superyachtchallengeantigua.com The 10th edition of the Superyacht Challenge will take place at a slightly later date in 2020, which will give those planning to compete in St Barths Bucket Regatta the following week, an opportunity to tune up. The organisers have even reported interest from the J-Class yacht fleet keen to make their debut at the event.
ST BARTHS BUCKET REGATTA When 19-22 March Where Gustavia Harbour, Saint Barthélemy Website
bucketregatta.com St Barths Bucket Regatta is arguably the most popular superyacht regatta in the Caribbean not least because it offers fantastic sailing on the waters off the island and world class, shoreside entertainment. This exclusive invitation-only regatta for superyachts larger than 30.5m makes it a real spectacle.
ST THOMAS INTERNATIONAL REGATTA When 25-29 March Where Cowpet Bay, US Virgin Islands Website
styc.club St Thomas International Regatta takes place on the waters of Cowpet Bay, which is located on the eastern tip of St Thomas. The event offers fantastic racing including a chance to compete in the Round the Rocks Race on the opening day, and an opportunity to really embrace the party spirit at the yacht club.
BVI SPRING REGATTA & SAILING FESTIVAL When 30 March-5 April Where Tortola Website
bvispringregatta.org The BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival sponsored by Nanny Cay Resort and Marina continues to attract a huge following. The first race of the week (31 March) is the
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Round Tortola race for the Nanny Cay Cup. The Scrub Island Invitational race takes place the following day, and the three-day BVI Spring Regatta runs from Friday to Sunday (3-5 April).
LES VOILES DE SAINT-BARTH RICHARD MILLE When 12-18 April Where Saint Barthélemy Website
lesvoilesdestbarthrichardmille.com The 11th edition is once again expected to attract a high profile fleet of maxi yachts, multihulls and CSA classes including Spirit of Tradition yachts.
ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK When 25 April – 1 May Where English Harbour/Falmouth Harbour, Antigua Website
sailingweek.com Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) marks the final event of the Caribbean race season and offers a week of intense yet fun coastal racing, and one of the most lively social scenes on the circuit. The opening procession at the beginning of the week embraces the rich culture that the island of Antigua is so famous for and, the glitzy open-air awards ceremony.
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