8th-10th May, 2015
From humble beginnings in 2008, the Booby Island Regatta has grown in popularity to become an established and much loved fixture in the local sailing calendar and a major contributor to the Nevis Yacht Club and youth sailing program.
It is a unique sailing festival that is inclusive, relaxed and fun.
The event brings all kinds of people together to enjoy the waters around St. Kitts and Nevis whilst also exploring and enjoying the tastes, sounds and experiences of the unique history and culture of life ashore in Nevis.
The philosophy behind the event is simple: Anyone can enter, anyone can win.
In 2015 we will be taking a big step forward by extending the regatta to a 3 day event with more sailing, bigger parties and a wide program of on-shore activities for competitors, visitors and residents alike.
The regatta will be held in the week following Antigua Sailing Week, one of the most successful regattas in the Caribbean.
We are hoping that after the very competitive racing in Antigua there will be sailors that wish to enjoy an event that is a little more relaxed.
The Event Itinerary:
7th May PM- Welcome party hosted by the St. Kitts Yacht Club; Frigate Bay, St. Kitts
CHASE THE MONKEY
Friday 8th May 2014 –Day 1
(Getting a feel for it)
Yacht Race from St. Kitts, start TBA; To Cades Bay, Nevis via Monkey Shoals
Meet & Greet / Relaxed Beach BBQ
ROUND DE ROCK
Saturday 9th May –Day 2
(For the serious racers)
Yacht Race from Cades Bay clockwise around Nevis Island finishing at Charlestown, the beautiful historic capitol of Nevis
After Party Pinneys Beach; Pinneys Beach Sunshines Popular Live Local Band, TBA
THE BOOBY ISLAND CUP
Sunday 10 May –Day 3
(The original event)
Yacht Race from Nevis Yacht Club around Booby Island across the Narrows & back to Nevis Yacht Club
BBQ & Live Music at Nevis Yacht Club
Hog Roast & Local Fare
Prize giving & Bragging Ceremony
Charity raffle for the Nevis Yacht Club & Youth Training Program
For more information, visit: http://www.boobyislandregatta.com/
