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- [Sint Maarten Yacht Club and White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation Partner Again for Another Year of Sailability Classes](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-club-and-white-and-yellow-cross-care-foundation-partner-again-for-another-year-of-sailability-classes/) - Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) is proud to celebrate the successful completion of the third year of its Sailability Program, a sailing initiative that has been transforming lives since its launch in August 2023. Made possible through funding from the Resources for Community Resilience (R4CR) program, the specially adapted
- [Caribbean Sailing Association Unveils Five-Year Regatta Calendar and Bold New Championship Series](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-association-unveils-five-year-regatta-calendar-and-bold-new-championship-series/) - The St. John’s, Antigua — The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) today unveils the updated five-year calendar that compresses the region's premier racing into a four-month powerhouse season — and launches a major new championship trophy to crown its best. The condensed circuit gives professional and high-level corinthian teams a clear runway for full campaigns, while
- [Registration is Open Now for the 2027 Caribbean Multihull Challenge in Sint Maarten](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-is-open-now-for-the-2027-caribbean-multihull-challenge-in-sint-maarten/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — The organizers of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge (CMC) are excited to announce the opening of registration for the 2027 event, which will be held on February 4-7 in Sint Maarten. Hosted by the SMYC, this year’s CMC will once again feature some of the top multihull racing action in
- [Marina Puerto Bahía Debuts the Bannister’s Cup Regatta in Samaná Bay](https://caribbean-sailing.com/marina-puerto-bahia-debuts-the-bannisters-cup-regatta-in-samana-bay/) - Weekend Recap Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaYDBqiR3sw/ Samaná, Dominican Republic. — The first edition of the Bannister’s Cup Regatta brought together sailors, captains and crews in the naturally protected waters of Samaná Bay, on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, reinforcing Samaná Bay’s growing appeal as a sailing destination in the Caribbean. Hosted by Marina Puerto Bahía
- [Antigua Yacht Club to host the 2026 CSA AGM & Conference](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-yacht-club-to-host-the-2026-csa-agm-conference/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is thrilled to announce that it will host its Annual Conference from October 2–4, 2026, at the Antigua Yacht Club in English Harbour. This timing is purposefully chosen to allow regional stakeholders to coordinate and finalize their promotional plans and strategic initiatives for the upcoming season. The CSA invites all
- [RORC Transatlantic Race 2027: Lanzarote: The Atlantic Home of Ocean Racing, Sport and Adventure](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-transatlantic-race-2027-lanzarote-the-atlantic-home-of-ocean-racing-sport-and-adventure/) - On Sunday 10 January 2027, the 13th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race will start from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote bound for Antigua, West Indies. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the International Maxi Association and Yacht Club de France, the race attracts an international fleet ranging from high-performance multihulls and
- [New Dates, New Classes for 2027 St. Thomas International Regatta – April 8-11, 2027, Wing Foiling, Multi-Day Distance Racing Added](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-dates-new-classes-for-2027-st-thomas-international-regatta-april-8-11-2027-wing-foiling-multi-day-distance-racing-added/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. New dates and bold new classes are setting the course for the 2027 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). The event has moved off the Easter holiday to April 8-11, 2027, to make flights and accommodations easier to secure and give sailors time to celebrate with family. At the same time,
- [Sint Maarten Yacht Club to Host 30th CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-club-to-host-30th-csa-caribbean-dinghy-championship/) - Caribbean's Top Dinghy Sailors Return to St. Maarten, October 23–25, 2026 Sint Maarten, July 2026 – The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) is proud to announce that it will host the 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC), sanctioned by the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA), from October 23–25, 2026. As the region's premier dinghy sailing championship celebrates
- [Sint Maarten Yacht Club Celebrates Student Achievements in 2025–2026 Sailing Program Diploma Ceremony](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-club-celebrates-student-achievements-in-2025-2026-sailing-program-diploma-ceremony/) - Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten — It was with great enthusiasm that the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) recently concluded its 2025-2026 youth sailing season with an annual diploma award ceremony on Friday, June 19, 2026. Students, families, friends, instructors, and SMYC staff gathered on the club’s docks to honor the children’s achievements and celebrate an
- [Sophia And La Novia Crowned 2026 Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy Champions](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sophia-and-la-novia-crowned-2026-budget-marine-windies-multihull-trophy-champions/) - Photo above - Sophia (c) Andre Dede Knol at the Caribbean Multihull Challenge With the conclusion of the 2026 Caribbean racing season, the Caribbean Sailing Association's Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy results are in. The Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy once again highlighted the strength and diversity of multihull racing across the Caribbean. Thirty-six multihulls
- [Nathan Sheppard Returns from 2026 Optimist World Championship After Proudly Representing Sint Maarten in Morocco](https://caribbean-sailing.com/nathan-sheppard-returns-from-2026-optimist-world-championship-after-proudly-representing-sint-maarten-in-morocco/) - SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten — Sint Maarten youth sailor Nathan Sheppard has returned from Tangier, Morocco, where he proudly represented Sint Maarten at the 2026 Optimist World Championship, held from June 18–28, 2026. The Optimist World Championship is the highest level of international competition in the Optimist class, bringing together the best young sailors from
- [The Countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2027 Begins](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-countdown-to-antigua-sailing-week-2027-begins/) - Following the success of the newly revamped point-to-point format, Antigua Sailing Week is delighted to publish the Preliminary Notice of Race for the 58th edition and officially open entries. The new format was embraced by competitors from around the world, delivering an unforgettable blend of fun racing, spectacular cruising, unique destinations and the camaraderie that has long defined Antigua
- [Lagoon Round Robin Regatta Brings Tight Racing for Sun Fast 20 Competitors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/lagoon-round-robin-regatta-brings-tight-racing-for-sun-fast-20-competitors/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — After 10 successful years of the Lagoonies Regatta sponsored by Lagoonies Bistro and Bar, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club hosted the 11th edition of what is now the Lagoon Round Robin Regatta on Saturday, June 13, on Simpson Bay Lagoon. Four Sun Fast 20s were used to complete the
- [Sint Maarten Youth Sailor Nathan Sheppard to Represent Sint Maarten at 2026 Optimist World Championship in Morocco](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-youth-sailor-nathan-sheppard-to-represent-sint-maarten-at-2026-optimist-world-championship-in-morocco/) - SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten – Nathan Sheppard, a 13-year-old sailor from Sint Maarten, will represent Sint Maarten at the 2026 Optimist World Championship, taking place in Tangier, Morocco from June 18-28, 2026. The Optimist World Championship is the highest level of international competition for youth sailing, bringing together more than 300 of the world’s top
- [Inaugural Caribbean Para Inclusive Development Programme & Caribbean Inclusive Sailing Championships to take place in Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/inaugural-caribbean-para-inclusive-development-programme-caribbean-inclusive-sailing-championships-to-take-place-in-antigua/) - Antigua, [June 12th, 2026] – The Caribbean is set to host its first-ever Caribbean Inclusive Sailing Championship from June 24 to 27. This exciting event is part of the Inclusive Development Programme taking place from June 21 at the National Sailing Academy, Antigua. The week-long event, four days of training followed by a three day
- [New Dates, Dual Scoring, and Unmatched Racing Experience Set for March 17-21, 2027!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-dates-dual-scoring-and-unmatched-racing-experience-set-for-march-17-21-2027/) - Antigua, West Indies — The Antigua Racing Cup will return in 2027 from March 17–21. Earlier dates further strengthen the event’s position in the international racing calendar, making the timing ideal for boats that want to maximize their racing time in the Caribbean and still make the summer season in Europe and North America. Designed
- [Sixty-Five Sailors Come Out for a Successful Domino’s Interschool Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sixty-five-sailors-come-out-for-a-successful-dominos-interschool-regatta/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — The 9th edition of the Domino’s Interschool Regatta on Saturday, May 30, was a resounding success. Sixty-five kids from ten different schools competed in the RS Zest, RS Quest, ILCA, Optimist, and SailQube classes, divided among 24 boats. The day began early in the morning, with participants arriving starting
- [St. Kitts & Nevis Sailing Association Thank You For Supporting Greyson Burrell](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-kitts-nevis-sailing-association-thank-you-for-supporting-greyson-burrell/) - We want to say thank you to all those who supported Greyson on his journey to Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. It was an incredible experience and very productive for his development. Your kind words, best wishes and words of encouragement were well received. To his local coaches , Coach Nickhail and Nicholas, thank you for
- [Junior Sailors Gearing Up for the 9th Domino’s Interschool Sailing Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/junior-sailors-gearing-up-for-the-9th-dominos-interschool-sailing-regatta/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — The 9th edition of the Domino’s Interschool Regatta is coming up this Saturday, May 30, at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club, and there’s a lot of excited racers ready to take to the water. The Domino’s Regatta is a unique event to cap off the sailing school season for
- [Big Breeze and Great Hospitality Make the 2026 Anguilla Regatta a Success](https://caribbean-sailing.com/big-breeze-and-great-hospitality-make-the-2026-anguilla-regatta-a-success/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — Competitors in this year’s Anguilla Regatta were in for a treat, with plenty of wind to complete two great races and lots of fun on the beach in Road Bay. Co-hosted by SMYC and the Anguilla Sailing Association, the racing action kicked off on Simpson Bay at 11 am
- [Pre-Registration Now Open for the 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/pre-registration-now-open-for-the-2027-antigua-classic-yacht-regatta/) - Dear Friends of the Classics, The race has started. Pre-registration for the 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is now open, and we invite owners, captains, crews, and friends to join us once again in Antigua for another unforgettable celebration of classic yachting. To use the simple form on our website to pre-register your yacht go
- [True Wins the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/true-wins-the-2026-antigua-bermuda-race/) - BERMUDA – May 13, 2026: It was a long race. Three of the seven boats did not make the 8-day time limit for the 935-mile race, including Rock n’ Roll, who were 8 miles from the finish when the clock ran out in the longest offshore race in the Western Atlantic. Despite that, it was
- [Karibuni Grand Prix 2026 Offers Great Racing and a Superb After Party](https://caribbean-sailing.com/karibuni-grand-prix-2026-offers-great-racing-and-a-superb-after-party/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — Seven Diam 24 teams took to the waters of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin on May 9 for the always exciting Karibuni Grand Prix. Hosted in partnership between the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC), Saint Martin Voile Pour Tous (SMVT), and Karibuni Restaurant on Pinel Island, the Grand Prix was the
- [Sailors Get Exceptional Conditions for Island Water World Sint Maarten National Dinghy Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sailors-get-exceptional-conditions-for-island-water-world-sint-maarten-national-dinghy-championship/) - SInt Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — Racers couldn’t have asked for better weather on Simpson Bay to compete in the Sint Maarten National Dinghy Championship on May 2 and 3, 2026. Proudly sponsored by Island Water World, 34 boats came out for this annual championship organized by SMYC, which is now in its fourth year
- [Panacea X and Apollo win 2026 CSA Traveller’s Trophies](https://caribbean-sailing.com/panacea-x-and-apollo-win-2026-csa-travellers-trophies/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Traveller’s Trophy was created to award excellence in performance in Caribbean regattas along with rewarding number of events participated in. Running for more than 20 years, many infamous Caribbean sailors have successfully campaigned and won including Jamie Dobbs (who won the first three years), John Foster, Hugh Bailey, Bernie Evan-Wong,
- [SMYC Raffle & Silent Auction Raises $14,500 for Youth Sailing Programs](https://caribbean-sailing.com/smyc-raffle-silent-auction-raises-14500-for-youth-sailing-programs/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — It is with immense pride and gratitude that we thank those who came out for SMYC’s Raffle & Silent Auction, and to the local businesses and community members who donated prizes. Held on Saturday, April 25 on the club’s dock, the event started at 4:30 and wrapped up around
- [Top Sailing and Caribbean Spirit Cement Modernised Antigua Sailing Week as Instant Classic](https://caribbean-sailing.com/top-sailing-and-caribbean-spirit-cement-modernised-antigua-sailing-week-as-instant-classic/) - Recap 2026 Antigua Sailing Week – YouTube: https://youtu.be/LSspTk1EiiA?si=c35at4hZZRcpNIkt Credits: Roddy Grimes-Graeme / Acquafilms / @roddyacqua, @fuertejulia, Visual Echo, Team Contigo/Hi1 28 April 2026: Antigua, W.I. – Antigua Sailing Week 2026 delivered a regatta defined by variety, resilience, and tight contests, as sailing crews navigated everything from Atlantic swell to light conditions over four days of
- [Homeward Bound at Antigua Sailing Week:  Final Day of Sailing Delivers Close Racing and Leisurely Cruising](https://caribbean-sailing.com/homeward-bound-at-antigua-sailing-week-final-day-of-sailing-delivers-close-racing-and-leisurely-cruising/) - 26 April 2026: Antigua – English Harbour – Better than forecast breeze arrived from the southeast as the final leg of Antigua Sailing Week got off to a 10 kt start after departing Ffryes Beach on Sunday morning. A humid Caribbean pressure system sat on top of the island’s west coast, making for a fast
- [Light Winds, Vibrant Nights at Heineken Riddim & Tides Festival on Penultimate Day of Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/light-winds-vibrant-nights-at-heineken-riddim-tides-festival-on-penultimate-day-of-antigua-sailing-week/) - Day 3 – ASW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCpEMC0G0rQ Saturday April 25, 2026: Antigua – Antigua Sailing Week racers and ralliers began their third day of sailing at Diamond Bank, hoisting colorful downwind sails in 9 kts of southeasterly breeze after departing Jumby Bay. Boats tracked along the north coast before heading south toward destination Ffryes Beach. The
- [North Swell and Atlantic Breezes Define Friday of Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/north-swell-and-atlantic-breezes-define-friday-of-antigua-sailing-week/) - April 24, 2026: Antigua. The second day of Antigua Sailing Week brought a striking change in tempo and conditions, as the fleet prepared to depart the Caribbean Sea and push northward into the open Atlantic. Crews who overnighted at Green Island South spent the morning hours readying their boats, surrounded by hillsides covered in flowering
- [46th ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA Releases Official Wrap Film Celebrating an Unforgettable Edition](https://caribbean-sailing.com/46th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta-releases-official-wrap-film-celebrating-an-unforgettable-edition/) - 46TH ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA RELEASES WRAP FILM CELEBRATING AN UNFORGETTABLE EDITION April 17, 2026 [Simpson Bay, St. Maarten] – The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has released the official wrap film from its 46th edition, bringing viewers back to one of the most memorable regattas in recent history. From powerful trade winds and dramatic racing
- [Lumpy and Bumpy but Lots of Fun](https://caribbean-sailing.com/lumpy-and-bumpy-but-lots-of-fun/) - Breakfast at Hot Spot Café in Nelson’s Dockyard is becoming a habit — and with a view like this, it’s hardly a hardship. From here, the classic fleet slips gracefully out of the harbour for Day 3, masts sparkling against the sky in a setting that feels purpose-built for beauty. After three days of racing,
- [Perfect Trade Wind Conditions for the Classic Regatta Finale](https://caribbean-sailing.com/perfect-trade-wind-conditions-for-the-classic-regatta-finale/) - After four days of hard sailing, the crews set off with as much enthusiasm as on day one — though with a touch of sadness, knowing it was the final outing. And yes, I watched them depart from the Hot Spot Café (eggs Royale and espresso). The yachts sailed the Cannon Course. It’s always a
- [Concours d’Elegance and Single Handed Race at Antigua Classics](https://caribbean-sailing.com/concours-delegance-and-single-handed-race-at-antigua-classics/) - Visitors to Nelson’s Dockyard, in search of history and elegance, found themselves with a double treat. They found an historic dockyard gone back in time, bustling with activity, people rushing around with ropes and flags. And coffee! The gracious Georgian buildings were matched by a fleet of classic yachts, masts and rigging gleaming for the Antigua
- [An Epic Day for Vintage Yachts](https://caribbean-sailing.com/an-epic-day-for-vintage-yachts/) - Over one of Nelson’s Dockyard’s Hot Spot Cafe’s legendary breakfasts and an espresso, we watched the classics fleet set off towards the Pillars of Hercules for day 2 of the Antigua Classics Regatta. What a view; tall masts against the sky, gleaming wood, shining brass add most of all an air of anticipation for another
- [SVG SAILING WEEK A RESOUNDING SUCCESS, SIGNALING STRONG FUTURE FOR SPORTS TOURISM](https://caribbean-sailing.com/svg-sailing-week-a-resounding-success-signaling-strong-future-for-sports-tourism/) - Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines - St. Vincent and the Grenadines has once again demonstrated its growing stature as a premier sailing and sports destination with the successful staging of SVG Sailing Week 2026, an event widely hailed as one of the most dynamic and well-attended editions in many years. This year’s event recorded
- [SMYC Raffle & Silent Auction Coming Up On April 25](https://caribbean-sailing.com/smyc-raffle-silent-auction-coming-up-on-april-25/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — Please join us at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club for our Annual Raffle & Silent Auction on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 4:30 pm on the yacht club docks. Proceeds from the event support SMYC’s youth sailing, primary school, and Sailability programs, and there are over 80 amazing items
- [Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 15-20th April 2026](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classic-yacht-regatta-15-20th-april-2026/) - The sight of varnished hulls and towering rigs have eased into English Harbour. This week, as the **Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta** kicks off from April 15–20, you’ll feel exactly why this event remains one of the most compelling gatherings in Caribbean sailing. As you walk through Nelson’s Dockyard, you don’t just see yachts—you experience their
- [SMYC Dinghy Season Championship Concludes with Bus Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/smyc-dinghy-season-championship-concludes-with-bus-regatta/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — Twenty-four boats took to the waters of Simpson Bay Lagoon on Saturday, April 11, for the Bus Dinghy Regatta, which was the final installment of Sint Maarten Yacht Club’s annual Dinghy Season Championship. With the race course set south of the causeway bridge, competitors were in for a challenge
- [Antigua Racing Cup: Class Winners Honoured Tonight!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-racing-cup-class-winners-honoured-tonight/) - RESULTS: Full results, including IRC rating dual scoring HERE Belladonna & Warthog enjoyed a tight battle in CSA 2 © Paul Wyeth/Antigua Racing Cup April 12, 2026: Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua – The Antigua Racing Cup was treated to picture perfect conditions on the south coast of Antigua for the final day of racing. Two races were held for
- [Antigua Racing Cup – A Dazzling New Chapter in Caribbean Racing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-racing-cup-a-dazzling-new-chapter-in-caribbean-racing/) - RESULTS: Full results, including IRC rating dual scoring HERE April 13, 2026: Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua – The first edition of the Antigua Racing Cup has stamped its mark on the Caribbean racing calendar, delivering exactly what it set out to achieve: pure competition in paradise. Created as a new international regatta, the Antigua Racing Cup
- [Antigua Racing Cup 2026](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-racing-cup-2026/) - Antigua Racing Cup – A Dazzling New Chapter in Caribbean Racing The first edition of the Antigua Racing Cup has stamped its mark on the Caribbean racing calendar, delivering exactly what it set out to achieve: pure competition in paradise. Created as a new international regatta, the Antigua Racing Cup has brought together high quality
- [Antigua Racing Cup: Squalls, Sunshine and Sparkling Racing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-racing-cup-squalls-sunshine-and-sparkling-racing/) - RESULTS: Full results, including IRC rating dual scoring HERE CSA 3 class action on the penultimate day at Antigua Racing Cup © Paul Wyeth/Antigua Racing Cup April 11, 2026: Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua – The penultimate day of racing at the Antigua Racing Cup was delayed due to allow a big rain squall to pass through. The wind speed
- [Antigua Racing Cup: Trade Wind Rhythm, Caribbean Blues](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-racing-cup-trade-wind-rhythm-caribbean-blues/) - J121 Apollo in CSA 2 enjoys the solid breeze and great racing on the second day at Antigua Racing Cup © Paul Wyeth/Antigua Racing Cup RESULTS: Full results, including IRC rating dual scoring HERE April 10, 2026: Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua – The Antigua Racing Cup was once again blessed with solid breeze for the second day of the
- [Day 1 Action at Antigua Racing Cup 2026](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-1-action-at-antigua-racing-cup-2026/) - The post Day 1 Action at Antigua Racing Cup 2026 appeared first on Antigua Racing Cup.
- [Day 2 Antigua Racing Cup, Trade Wind Rhythm, Caribbean Blues](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-2-antigua-racing-cup-trade-wind-rhythm-caribbean-blues/) - The post Day 2 Antigua Racing Cup, Trade Wind Rhythm, Caribbean Blues appeared first on Antigua Racing Cup.
- [Day 3 Squalls, Sunshine and Sparkling Racing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-3-squalls-sunshine-and-sparkling-racing/) -  The post Day 3 Squalls, Sunshine and Sparkling Racing appeared first on Antigua Racing Cup.
- [SVG Sailing Week Delivers Record Participation and Thrilling Competition](https://caribbean-sailing.com/svg-sailing-week-delivers-record-participation-and-thrilling-competition/) - St. Vincent and the Grenadines – SVG Sailing Week 2026 concluded on a high note, with top sailors from across the region crowned champions after a week of exhilarating competition. This year’s edition recorded a remarkable increase in participation, with the number of entrants doubling compared to previous years, underscoring the growing appeal of the
- [What They Said: 2026](https://caribbean-sailing.com/what-they-said-2026/) - Hummingbird — Navigator Johan Barne For us, the best thing about the Bucket was coming back to a familiar place and familiar faces. The best racing moment must be when we sailed a good downwind and squeezed past our competitor Freya on an inside overlap at Ile de Boulanger. It has always been a great place
- [Privateer, Cachondo, Papi & Boogie Board Bandits – Class Winners @ 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/privateer-cachondo-papi-boogie-board-bandits-class-winners-52nd-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Colorful spinnakers on the IC24 class boats popped up like Easter bonnets on parade on the third and final day of racing at the 2026 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). Hosted by the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) from April 3–5, the event brought together nearly 40 boats competing in
- [Perfect Sailing Conditions Define Day 1 of the 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/perfect-sailing-conditions-define-day-1-of-the-52nd-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands is the best place in the world to sail St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. If there were a brochure showcasing the best place in the world to sail, today would have been the day to create it in St. Thomas. Ideal conditions set the stage for the opening day of
- [World Sailing to launch first Inclusive Development Programme in the Caribbean](https://caribbean-sailing.com/world-sailing-to-launch-first-inclusive-development-programme-in-the-caribbean/) - World Sailing is set to deliver its first Para Inclusive Development Programme (IDP) in the Caribbean, with Antigua and Barbuda confirmed as the host for June 2026. The programme will be delivered in partnership with the National Sailing Academy and Sailability Antigua, with the support of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. This marks a
- [53rd BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival Wraps Up](https://caribbean-sailing.com/53rd-bvi-spring-regatta-and-sailing-festival-wraps-up/) - Tight Racing, Lead Changes, New Boats = One Fantastic Regatta! BVISR RESULTS HERE March 29, 2026, Tortola, British Virgin Islands - Mixed conditions with shifts and gusts to 20, temperatures in the 80s and sunny skies set the stage for the final day of racing in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Chris
- [Commodore’s Night of Notes: An Enchanting Evening of Music With Pianocean](https://caribbean-sailing.com/commodores-night-of-notes-an-enchanting-evening-of-music-with-pianocean/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — At the invitation of Sint Maarten Yacht Club Commodore, Frits Bus, club members and the island community came together on Saturday, March 21, for a unique concert by Pianocean hosted at the club’s docks. Titled ‘Commodore’s Night of Notes’, the over 60 guests in attendance were captivated as melodies
- [52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), April 3-5, 2026 – Entry Discount, Boats for Charter, Extra Day of Racing in Tune-Up Round the Rocks Race April 2!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/52nd-st-thomas-international-regatta-stir-april-3-5-2026-entry-discount-boats-for-charter-extra-day-of-racing-in-tune-up-round-the-rocks-race-april-2/) - 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), April 3-5, 2026 – Entry Discount, Boats for Charter, Extra Day of Racing in Tune-Up Round the Rocks Race April 2! Volunteer! Ocean Surfari Sponsors STIR Volunteer Shirts for 5th Year. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Race, charter, or volunteer! There are plenty of ways to get a
- [Racers Get Ideal Conditions for 2026 Hoedemaker Dinghy Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/racers-get-ideal-conditions-for-2026-hoedemaker-dinghy-regatta/) - Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — With bright Caribbean sunshine and near perfect breeze, dinghy sailors took to the waters of Simpson Bay Lagoon on Saturday, March 21, for the 2026 Hoedemaker Dinghy Regatta. The forecasted 13 to 17 knot southeasterly breeze allowed Race Officer Joris Zweers and his crew of volunteers to run four
- [As the Winch Turns: Day 4](https://caribbean-sailing.com/as-the-winch-turns-day-4/) - Under the warm, albeit windy, Caribbean evening sky, the harborside grounds of the Hotel de la Collectivite came alive as hundreds of yacht owners, captains, and crew gathered for the Bucket’s final Awards Party. Guests arrived by boat, car, and on foot, dressed to impress in everything from crisp crew uniforms to flowing dresses, transforming the waterfront into a sea
- [High Winds Force Cancellation of Bucket Finale](https://caribbean-sailing.com/high-winds-force-cancellation-of-bucket-finale/) - Hetairos Claims The Bucket Trophy Today’s highly anticipated determining battle on the waters off St. Barths was not to be, as winds blew dogs off chains and organizers were forced to cancel the third and last day of Bucket racing. Thus, for 33 superyacht teams in nine classes, scores from yesterday have posted as final overall results for the event. “It was
- [St. Thomas International Regatta 2026: IRC, CSA & One-Design Classes Invited | The Moorings Sponsors 52nd STIR](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-thomas-international-regatta-2026-irc-csa-one-design-classes-invited-the-moorings-sponsors-52nd-stir/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. With one month to go, the 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for April 2–5, 2026, is gearing up to deliver the high-quality racing sailors count on, served up with the relaxed, beachside setting of the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) that defines this long-running Caribbean event. Like other
- [As the Winch Turns: Day 3](https://caribbean-sailing.com/as-the-winch-turns-day-3-2/) - Tony Rey, a veteran racing sailor, North Sails superyacht expert and familiar face at Bucket Regattas, is the new President of the SuperYacht Racing Association (SYRA). “I’d been on the SYRA Executive Committee for a couple of years and liked what Peter Craig (past Executive Director) and Shirley Robertson (current Executive Director) were doing to shepherd
- [As the Winch Turns: Day 2](https://caribbean-sailing.com/as-the-winch-turns-day-2/) - Anyone who takes part in a Bucket Regatta can’t help but feel like one of the luckiest people on earth. The island’s beauty wraps around you, the warmth of its people welcomes you in, and everywhere there is a shared love of the sea that binds everyone together. It’s the kind of place where the
- [Tight Racing Sets Up Final-Day Showdowns](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tight-racing-sets-up-final-day-showdowns/) - Moving Day at the Bucket Regatta brought new challenges for the 33 competing superyacht teams. Stronger winds—reaching 18–20 knots on the island’s north side—prompted longer courses and a downwind leg immediately after the start, demanding precise teamwork to hoist massive spinnakers. The clockwise “Wrong Way Around” race threaded the fleet along the island’s rocky outcrops, offering both
- [Breezy Blue-Sky Opener: Thrilling Starts and Tight Finishes](https://caribbean-sailing.com/breezy-blue-sky-opener-thrilling-starts-and-tight-finishes/) - A bit more breeze than forecast, today’s 16–17 knot trade winds under mostly blue skies set the stage for picture-perfect conditions in St. Barths, handing 33 superyachts a spectacular opening day of racing at the St. Barths Bucket. Reading the shifts counted as critical for the nine classes sailing variations of the event’s classic counterclockwise
- [As the Winch Turns: Day 1](https://caribbean-sailing.com/as-the-winch-turns-day-1-2/) - One of the things that makes the Bucket so special is that a portion of every entry fee and proceeds from the poster sales go right back into the community that has welcomed us so warmly for over 30 years. This year we’re proud to again support the St. Barth’s Yacht Club (SBYC) Youth Sailing
- [Maxi 100s Trade Wins While Superyacht Fleet Warms Up](https://caribbean-sailing.com/maxi-100s-trade-wins-while-superyacht-fleet-warms-up/) - Twenty-four of the 33 superyachts here in St. Barths for the Bucket Regatta took advantage of today’s optional standalone pursuit race, sailing clockwise courses around the island as a prelude to the official three-day series. At the same time, the event’s two Maxi 100s — Galatea and V — sailed two windward-leeward races that counted toward their class series,
- [SVG Sailing Week 2026 is almost here!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/svg-sailing-week-2026-is-almost-here/) - The countdown is on! ⛵🌴 SVG Sailing Week 2026 is fast approaching, and excitement is building across St. Vincent, Bequia and Canouan as we prepare to welcome sailors, visitors and sailing enthusiasts for an unforgettable week on the water. With thrilling races, vibrant island experiences and fantastic prizes to be won, including flight tickets, luxury
- [Video Wrap Up – 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/video-wrap-up-2026-superyacht-challenge-antigua/) - © Roddy Grimes Graeme / Acquafilms / @roddyacqua The windiest edition in many years delivered incredible racing for a fleet of the worlds best sailing superyachts. The shoreside events were just as memorable with great food, parties and atmosphere. From the modern racing designs like Prevail and Humminbird to the giant, one of a kind
- [Serious Breeze meets serious fun at THE 46TH ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/serious-breeze-meets-serious-fun-at-the-46th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - SERIOUS BREEZE MEETS SERIOUS FUN: THE 46TH ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA DELIVERS AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEK March 10, 2026 [Simpson Bay, St. Maarten] – Four days of world-class racing, powerful Caribbean trade winds, and unforgettable celebrations made the 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta one for the history books. A total of 113 boats representing 38 nations
- [Superyacht Showdown: 33 Yachts Gather for 2026 St. Barths Bucket](https://caribbean-sailing.com/superyacht-showdown-33-yachts-gather-for-2026-st-barths-bucket/) - With 33 yachts across nine classes, the 2026 St. Barths Bucket Regatta returns to Gustavia 12–15 March for four days of world-class racing and camaraderie among some of the most magnificent sailing yachts on the planet. The regatta opens Thursday with two windward-leeward races for the two Maxi 100s in the Les Cent Pied class
- [Superyacht Challenge Antigua Delivers Spectacular Racing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/superyacht-challenge-antigua-delivers-spectacular-racing/) - 15th Superyacht Challenge Antigua 4–8 March 2026 | Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua concluded in Nelson’s Dockyard after four days of spectacular racing and vibrant social events. Over 300 sailors including, owners, guests and crew, gathered for the Prize Giving at The Admiral’s Inn beneath the pillars
- [Day 4: 30+ KNOTS FOR THE GRAND FINALE OF THE 46TH ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-4-30-knots-for-the-grand-finale-of-the-46th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Day 4: 30+ KNOTS FOR THE GRAND FINALE OF THE 46TH ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA March 8, 2026 [Simpson Bay, St. Maarten] – The strongest winds arrived for the Grand Finale of the 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, delivering powerful winds and dramatic racing. If the fleet thought Day 3 was breezy, Day 4
- [Full Tilt in the Trades](https://caribbean-sailing.com/full-tilt-in-the-trades/) - RACE 2 Report – 2026 SYCA Series Course Approx. 20.7NM – South Coast of Antigua Tripp 90 Prevail © Roddy Grimes Graeme / Acquafilms / @roddyacqua Fast, physical and tactically engaging, Race 2 provided another impressive showcase of superyacht racing in Antigua’s legendary trade-wind conditions. What a spectacle! Race 2 of the 2026 Superyacht Challenge
- [Day 3: Big Breeze, Capsizes, and Stadium Racing Bring the Drama at the 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-3-big-breeze-capsizes-and-stadium-racing-bring-the-drama-at-the-46th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Day 3: Big Breeze, Capsizes, and Stadium Racing Bring the Drama at the 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta March 7, 2026 [Simpson Bay, St. Maarten] – Day 3 of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta delivered some of the most dramatic racing of the week so far, as strong winds and tactical racecourses kept sailors
- [Squalls, Strategy and Stunning Yachts](https://caribbean-sailing.com/squalls-strategy-and-stunning-yachts/) - RACE One Report 2026 SYCA Series | Course 15 Approx 33NM Trade winds, turquoise water and a spectacular pursuit start set the stage for the first race of the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Series along Antigua’s dramatic south and west coasts. PRO Hank Stuart and the SYCA Race Committee set a stunning 33.51NM course showcasing
- [St. Maarten Heineken Regatta on Pace for Another Year of Serious Fun!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-maarten-heineken-regatta-on-pace-for-another-year-of-serious-fun/) - St. Maarten Heineken Regatta on Pace for another Year of Serious Fun! Simpson Bay – September 30, 2025 – With over 20 entries already confirmed, the 2026 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is shaping up to deliver its signature blend of world-class racing and “Serious Fun” for the 46th anniversary event. From fast multihulls
- [Day 2: AROUND THE ISLAND DELIVERS HIGH-SPEED ACTION AT THE 46TH ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-2-around-the-island-delivers-high-speed-action-at-the-46th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Day 2: AROUND THE ISLAND DELIVERS HIGH-SPEED ACTION AT THE 46TH ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA March 6, 2026 [Simpson Bay, St. Maarten] – The legendary Around the Island Race returned in spectacular fashion on Day 2 of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, delivering thrilling tactics, high speeds, and unforgettable moments on the water. Sailors
- [MGR2025 NEWS – McIntyre MGR – 400 miles to the Finish in Antigua’s own 24,000 mile solo race around the world](https://caribbean-sailing.com/mgr2025-news-mcintyre-mgr-400-miles-to-the-finish-in-antiguas-own-24000-mile-solo-race-around-the-world/) - McIntyre MGR – 400 miles to the Finish in Antigua’s own 24,000 mile solo race around the world ETA of first ALMA Globe 580 mini arriving at Falmouth Harbour […] The post MGR2025 NEWS – McIntyre MGR – 400 miles to the Finish in Antigua’s own 24,000 mile solo race around the world appeared
- [Travelers, Transportation & Island Energy Power the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/travelers-transportation-island-energy-power-the-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Travelers, transportation & island energy power the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta March 3, 2026 [Simpson Bay, St. Maarten] – It takes a whole island to put on the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, and when March arrives, the island moves in rhythm with the boats, from March 5-8, 2026.From sailors and sponsors to media and music fans,
- [DAY 0: 100 BOATS AND 38 NATIONS GATHER FOR THE 46TH ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-0-100-boats-and-38-nations-gather-for-the-46th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Day 0: 100 boats and 35 nations gather for the 46th the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta March 4, 2026 [Simpson Bay, St. Maarten] – Excitement for the 46th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is in full force as teams made their way to the Port de Plaisance Regatta Village for Registration
- [Day 1: BIG BREEZE AND BIG MOMENTS KICK OFF RACING AT THE 46TH ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-1-big-breeze-and-big-moments-kick-off-racing-at-the-46th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Day 1: Big breeze and big moments kick off racing at the 46th st. maarten heineken regatta March 5, 2026 [Simpson Bay, St. Maarten] – It was a dramatic start to the first day of racing as teams made their way to the start areas in Simpson Bay and Cole Bay this morning
- [Hetairos Smashes Round Antigua Record](https://caribbean-sailing.com/hetairos-smashes-round-antigua-record/) - Thursday 05 March 2026 – Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua The first day of racing at the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) delivered spectacular sailing conditions with two standalone races: the 48.31nm Round Antigua Race and the 33.51nm Half-Island Race. With the trade winds building around the island, peaking at 27 knots plus well over two-metres of
- [Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Officially Underway](https://caribbean-sailing.com/superyacht-challenge-antigua-2026-officially-underway/) - The 15th Superyacht Challenge Antigua is officially underway. On Wednesday 4 March, at the historic Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua, sailors gathered on the Race Office balcony for the Pre-Regatta Briefing. Ten magnificent superyachts are ready for four days of racing off Antigua’s spectacular south coast. Principal Race Officer Hank Stuart (IRO – USA) welcomed competitors
- [  Superyacht Challenge Antigua Set for Thrilling Racing & Unrivalled Camaraderie](https://caribbean-sailing.com/superyacht-challenge-antigua-set-for-thrilling-racing-unrivalled-camaraderie/) - The 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua has attracted ten magnificent superyachts for the exclusive and exhilarating regatta to be held from 5th-9th March 2025. The event combines world-class racing with a relaxed, social atmosphere, emphasizing fun and friendly competition. There is no overall winner, the highly prized Gosnell Trophy is awarded to the yacht which
- [Superyacht Challenge Antigua Briefing and Welcome Party](https://caribbean-sailing.com/superyacht-challenge-antigua-briefing-and-welcome-party/) - 05 March 2024 – Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua The 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua pre-regatta briefing was held prior to the start of racing. A stand-alone race before the main series will be held tomorrow Thursday 06 March. Prior to the start, competitors can choose to race around Antigua (48nm) or take part in a shorter race
- [Excellent Conditions Prevail for Heineken Warm Up on Simpson Bay ](https://caribbean-sailing.com/excellent-conditions-prevail-for-heineken-warm-up-on-simpson-bay/) - March 2, 2026 – Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten — After a decidedly light wind affair back in January for Keelboat Race 2, the breeze was switched on for the Heineken Warm Up (Race Day 3) on Sunday, March 1. That’s right, the calendar has flipped to March and the Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta is here!
- [Hank Stuart Walks the Round Antigua Course](https://caribbean-sailing.com/hank-stuart-walks-the-round-antigua-course/) - Racing at the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua starts tomorrow, Thursday 05 March, with the stand-alone Round Antigua Race or alternatively the Half-Island Race. Principal Race Officer Hank Stuart IRO (USA) explained that the Round Antigua course for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua begins and ends off Fort Charlotte, at the entrance to English Harbour. From there
- [Registration Now Open for SVG Sailing Week 2026](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-now-open-for-svg-sailing-week-2026/) - 24th February, 2026 Registration Now Open for SVG Sailing Week 2026 Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: The Organising Committee of SVG Sailing Week is pleased to announce that registration is now officially open for SVG Sailing Week 2026, taking place March 29 – April 6, 2026, across the spectacular multi-island destination of St. Vincent
- [A Spectacular Finale: Thrilling Competition and Celebrations](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-spectacular-finale-thrilling-competition-and-celebrations/) - March 2025 – Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua Superyacht Challenge Antigua | Race Three The final race of the series was held in superb Caribbean sunshine and a brisk 15 – 17 knots from the east. PRO Hank Stuart and the SYCA Race Committee chose an 21NM course with seven long legs at every point of sail.
- [Racing in Paradise: Superyacht Challenge Antigua ready to set sail](https://caribbean-sailing.com/racing-in-paradise-superyacht-challenge-antigua-ready-to-set-sail/) - The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua returns to Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua from 4–8 March 2026, bringing together an exceptional fleet for four days of spirited racing in Antigua with laid-back parties in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. Organised by Superyacht Challenge Antigua in affiliation with the Antigua and
- [2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Worthy of its legacy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2026-rorc-caribbean-600-worthy-of-its-legacy/) - ANTIGUA, 28 Feb 2026: Seventeen editions into its history, the RORC Caribbean 600 continues to evolve without losing its essence. The eleven islands of the course have not changed, yet each year the subtle changes to the trade winds write a different script, as does the profound experience of the international alumni of sailors that
- [IRC Authority](https://caribbean-sailing.com/irc-authority/) - We are happy to see 8 boats have so far obtained their 2026 IRC certificates from the CSA as the new Caribbean IRC Rule Authority this year. Thanks to Viento, J-Aguar, High Tension, Huey Too, Danish Blue, Vantanera, Warthog & Whistler. Congratulations on your participation and performance in the RORC Caribbean 600. If any other
- [Sint Maarten Yacht Club introducing racing teams](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-club-introducing-racing-teams/) - October 3, 2023 The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is excited to announce its official Racing Team, consisting of talented young sailors from the Sint Maarten Yacht Club Sailing School. This team will be the next generation of sailors representing Sint Maarten on and off island. The Sint Maarten Yacht Club selected 12 sailors in 2
- [SXM Youth Sailors Achieve Podium Success at Martinique Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sxm-youth-sailors-achieve-podium-success-at-martinique-regatta/) - Martinique — February 2026 — A combined youth team from the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC), Saint Martin Voile Pour Tous (SMVT), and the St. Kitts & Nevis Sailing Association (SKNSA) delivered outstanding performances at a major regional regatta in Martinique, highlighted by a championship title and strong fleet results. Sailors competed in highly variable
- [2026 RORC Caribbean 600: Leopard 3 Declared Overall Winner Under IRC](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2026-rorc-caribbean-600-leopard-3-declared-overall-winner-under-irc/) - ANTIGUA, 27 Feb 2026: The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to confirm that the Farr 100 Leopard 3 has been declared the overall winner under IRC for the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. Leopard 3 Crew: Joost Schuijff, Laura de Vere, Chris Sherlock, Aaron Reynolds-Lovegrove, Charlie Wyatt, Chris Nicholson, Corrado Rossignoli, Dom Davies, Gerry Mitchell, Giles
- [Sint Maarten Youth Sailors Excelling in International Regattas](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-youth-sailors-excelling-in-international-regattas/) - The youth sailors from the Sint Maarten Yacht Club Racing Team have concluded their 2024–2025 regatta season, looking back on great progress and achievements. The first international regatta of the season was the Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) in October 2024, hosted this year in our home waters of Sint Maarten. With 46 sailors from 9
- [Black Jack 100 Wins Monohull Line Honours After Classic 100-Foot Duel](https://caribbean-sailing.com/black-jack-100-wins-monohull-line-honours-after-classic-100-foot-duel/) - ANTIGUA, 25 Feb 2026: Remon Vos’ RP100 Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600, completing the 600-mile course in an elapsed time of 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins 36 Secs. Black Jack 100 Crew: Remon Vos, Tristan Le Brun, Bruce Clark, Clément
- [Argo Claims Multihull Line Honours After Epic MOD70 Duel](https://caribbean-sailing.com/argo-claims-multihull-line-honours-after-epic-mod70-duel/) - ANTIGUA, 25 Feb 2026: Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600, completing the 600-mile course in an elapsed time of 01 Day 12 Hrs 01 Mins and 46 Secs after a ferocious, race-long battle with Jon Desmond’s MOD70 Final Final – Zoulou, just over three minutes
- [2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Fierce Duels and Flying Starts](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2026-rorc-caribbean-600-fierce-duels-and-flying-starts/) - ANTIGUA, 23 February 2026: The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 got underway in spectacular style in Antigua from Fort Charlotte, high above the iconic Pillars of Hercules. At the start of the 17th edition, the international RORC fleet set out for the non-stop 600-mile race around 11 stunning Caribbean islands. Race Director Chris Jackson describes near-perfect
- [2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Wraps Up – Safe, Fair and Fun](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2025-superyacht-challenge-antigua-wraps-up-safe-fair-and-fun/) - For four exhilarating days, the stunning waters off Antigua played host to the 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, bringing together a fleet of majestic yachts, passionate sailors, and an atmosphere charged with competition and camaraderie. This year’s regatta delivered unforgettable moments both on and off the water. SYCA founder Paul Deeth was roundly
- [VIDEO: 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/video-2025-superyacht-challenge-antigua/) - Thanks to Roddy at www.acquafilms.com for a wrap up video from the 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua.
- [Records crown RORC Nelson’s Cup finale](https://caribbean-sailing.com/records-crown-rorc-nelsons-cup-finale/) - 2026 Antigua 360 - the finale of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series The fourth edition of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series came to a conclusion with the Antigua 360 Race, organised in partnership with the Antigua Yacht Club. The race around Antigua was blessed with superb conditions for a spectacular finale to the 2026 RORC
- [Argo unleashed: MOD70 rocket smashes Antigua 360 record](https://caribbean-sailing.com/argo-unleashed-mod70-rocket-smashes-antigua-360-record/) - The Royal Ocean Racing Club Antigua 360 Race organised in partnership with the Antigua Yacht Club has a new race record! Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo blasted around the 48nm course in an elapsed time of 2 Hrs 29 Mins 20 Secs. “It was a beautiful day for sailing and a fantastic lap around Antigua,” commented
- [How to Follow the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/how-to-follow-the-2026-rorc-caribbean-600/) - The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 bursts into life from English Harbour, Antigua on Monday 23 February 2026 and wherever you are in the world, you can follow every mile. A spectacular international fleet of 57 boats ranging from a 6.5 metre Mini Transat to 100 foot ocean thoroughbreds will line up for
- [Registration Now Open - SVG Sailing Week 2026  - Fee Waived!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-now-open-svg-sailing-week-2026-fee-waived/) - Dear Sailors and Participants, Warm greetings from the SVG Sailing Week Organizing Committee. We are excited to let you know that registration for SVG Sailing Week 2026 is now officially open — and entry is completely FREE. To make the process simple and convenient, registrations are being accepted through Yacht Scoring. We encourage you to secure
- [From Titans to Trailblazers: RORC Caribbean 600 2026](https://caribbean-sailing.com/from-titans-to-trailblazers-rorc-caribbean-600-2026/) - Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 promises another compelling chapter of magnificent offshore racing in the Caribbean. Nearly 500 sailors from 40 different countries around the world will be competing. Since 2009 the 600-mile course has threaded its way
- [Register and Pay before March 1st & Save](https://caribbean-sailing.com/register-and-pay-before-march-1st-save/) - The countdown to the 2026 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is underway, and we’re already looking forward to welcoming a magnificent fleet back to Nelson’s Dockyard. If you’re planning to join us, now is the time to secure your place. Entry fees increase on March 1st, and we encourage you to register and pay before the
- [World Sailing Marine Megafauna Guidelines - CSA Safety Rules](https://caribbean-sailing.com/world-sailing-marine-megafauna-guidelines-csa-safety-rules/) - The Caribbean is one of the world’s most important breeding and migration regions for whales and other marine megafauna. Every season, sailors across the region share stories of unforgettable encounters with humpback whales, dolphins, and other protected species -- including multiple whale sightings reported directly on the race course during Antigua Sailing Week 2025. These
- [Antigua Racing Cup | Simple to Add. Hard to Miss](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-racing-cup-simple-to-add-hard-to-miss/) - The inaugural Antigua Racing Cup, taking place from 9-12 April 2026, marks the launch of a new, purpose-built performance regatta designed to complement the Caribbean racing season rather than compete with it. Hosted in Antigua, one of the world’s premier sailing destinations, the Antigua Racing Cup is aimed squarely at high octane racing teams already
- [Preview RORC Nelson’s Cup Series 2026](https://caribbean-sailing.com/preview-rorc-nelsons-cup-series-2026/) - Race ready in Antigua The 2026 RORC Nelson’s Cup Series returns to Antigua with racing from Tuesday 17 February 2026. As the final inshore proving ground before the start of the RORC Caribbean 600, the series blends short, intense coastal racing with one of the most distinctive courses in the region, the Antigua 360. Over
- [RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 - A race of innovation, endurance and respect](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-transatlantic-race-2026-a-race-of-innovation-endurance-and-respect/) - RORC YouTube: https://youtu.be/Axgetv0bn5Y?si=2QDdPAfD06km4hFH The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race delivered outstanding performances across a demanding and complex Atlantic course, with the RORC fleet showcasing innovation, preparation and seamanship at the highest level of offshore racing. From overall and class victories under IRC, to record-breaking multihull and monohull performances, the race highlighted the depth and quality
- [A Trio of Trimarans! The CSA Racing Tri’s in Dominating Form on Day 3 of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-trio-of-trimarans-the-csa-racing-tris-in-dominating-form-on-day-3-of-the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-race-and-rally/) - Simpson Bay, St Maarten, January 31st 2026 For every racer who competes in the stellar regattas off St. Maarten, there is one contest that almost always outshines the others: the 38-nautical-mile Round-the-Island Race. On Saturday, in pumping trade-wind gusts and confused, challenging seas, the CSA 1 and CSA 2 Classes were both tested in a
- [An Eclectic and Impressive Racing Fleet to Set Sail in the 8th Edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally](https://caribbean-sailing.com/an-eclectic-and-impressive-racing-fleet-to-set-sail-in-the-8th-edition-of-the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-race-and-rally/) - The Nigel Irens-designed 63-foot trimaran Sophia may give Layla a run for her money. Under its previous name, Paradox3, the boat took corrected-time honors in the MOCRA Multihull Class in the 2025 edition of the classic Rolex Fastnet Race. Under a new owner—Marcus Sirota—and with a new name—Sophia—the quick tri hopes to continue its winning
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- [Early Entry Discount Ends December 31, 2025 - International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race - June 14-21, 2026](https://caribbean-sailing.com/early-entry-discount-ends-december-31-2025-international-optimist-regatta-tote-clinic-tote-team-race-june-14-21-2026/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Entry is open for the 33rd International Optimist Regatta (IOR). The IOR, TOTE Clinic, and the TOTE Team Race will take place June 14-21, 2026, at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. More specifically, the TOTE Clinic takes place June 15-17, followed by the TOTE Team Race on June 18, and
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- [2026 Nelson's Cup Series, 17-20 February 2026, Antigua, WI - Tactics, Trade Winds & Island Time](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2026-nelsons-cup-series-tactics-trade-winds-island-time/) - For boats based in or heading to the Caribbean for February 2026, the fourth edition of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series offers the perfect balance of world-class race management, competitive racing, and laid-back Antiguan hospitality. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the four-day regatta blends tactical
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- [Antigua Triumphs Again as Caribbean Dinghy Champions for 2025](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-triumphs-again-as-caribbean-dinghy-champions-for-2025/) - Antigua, October 26, 2025 — The sails have come down, the trophies have been raised, and history has been made. The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) 2025, hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club (AYC), concluded on Sunday after three thrilling days of racing — a spectacular celebration of skill, spirit, and regional
- [2026 Antigua Bermuda Race returns, drawing fleet to SailGP Bermuda](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2026-antigua-bermuda-race-returns-drawing-fleet-to-sailgp-bermuda/) - BERMUDA – October 27, 2025: After a two-year pause, the fifth edition of the Antigua Bermuda Race sets sail from Antigua on April 29, 2026. Timed just after Antigua Sailing Week and ahead of SailGP Bermuda on May 9–10, the race promises a perfect chance to revive excitement for the western Atlantic’s longest ocean challenge.
- [Welcome Reception: Caribbean Dinghy Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/welcome-reception-caribbean-dinghy-championship/) - The Antigua Yacht Club (AYC) proudly set sail on another chapter of regional sporting excellence on Thursday, 23rd October 2025, with the official Opening Ceremony of the Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) 2025. The event began at 7:00 p.m. at the AYC Multipurpose Centre, marking the start of a highly anticipated weekend of sailing, skill, and
- [CSA Dinghy Calendar 2025 - 2026](https://caribbean-sailing.com/dinghy/) - CSA Dinghy Calendar for 2025 & 2026 now available, click here for more details!
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- [CSA Joins Forces with IRC to Bring Dual Scoring to the Caribbean](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-joins-forces-with-irc-to-bring-dual-scoring-to-the-caribbean/) - Exciting news for Caribbean sailors: the International Rating Certificate (IRC) will now be used for dual-scoring across major regattas in the region, with the RORC Rating Office in the UK working hand-in-hand with the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA). The CSA will act as the local IRC Rule Authority, making it easier than ever for sailors to race under
- [CSA Announces 2026 Rally Calendar](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rallies/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is thrilled to unveil its new Rally Calendar for 2026, designed for cruising sailors eager to explore the vibrant waters of the Caribbean in the company of fellow adventurers.
- [Dual scoring: CSA’s truce with IRC](https://caribbean-sailing.com/dual-scoring-csas-truce-with-irc/) - Post Courtesy of Seahorse Magazine Rather than having to choose between keeping their own tried-and-tested CSA rating system or replacing it with IRC, from next year all the major Caribbean regattas will offer dual scoring under both rating systems For decades, the Caribbean Sailing Association has held fast on its own rating system (CSA) to
- [Caribbean Sailing Association Launches WhatsApp Group to Strengthen Regional Sailing Community](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-association-launches-whatsapp-group-to-strengthen-regional-sailing-community/) - Antigua, Aug 12 2025 – The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is proud to announce the launch of the CSA Sailing Community WhatsApp Group, a new initiative aimed at bringing together boat owners, crew members, event organizers, and marine businesses from across the Caribbean in one accessible, real-time communication space. This open WhatsApp group is designed
- [Regatta Date Changes & Dual-Scoring as the CSA 5 Year Calendar Launches](https://caribbean-sailing.com/regatta-date-changes-dual-scoring-as-the-csa-5-year-calendar-launches/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its five-year calendar for the Caribbean based International Regattas from 2026 to 2030. This initiative aims to bring together competitive yachts and high-performance sailors, both professional and Corinthian, one-design fleets, race charters and bareboat charters, cruisers and ralliers in the winter months where
- [Antigua Launches High-Energy Racing Spin-Off: The Antigua Racing Cup while Antigua Sailing Week heralds an exciting return to Destination Sailing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-launches-high-energy-racing-spin-off-the-antigua-racing-cup-while-antigua-sailing-week-heralds-an-exciting-return-to-destination-sailing/) - St. John's, Antigua – July 21, 2025 – The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Investment is pleased to announce that a new vision for yachting in Antigua and Barbuda is beginning to take shape, building on the long-established brand of Antigua Sailing Week and the island’s proud maritime traditions. "The Ministry of Tourism in
- [CSA Re-affirms Commitment to Collaboration, Sustainability & New Marketing Initiatives](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-re-affirms-commitment-to-collaboration-sustainability-new-marketing-initiatives/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Regatta Organizers Conference, held from June 25 to June 28, 2025, in St. Maarten. This year’s gathering saw participation from a diverse group of stakeholders, including regatta organisers, sailing club representatives, and key industry experts, all coming together
- [2025 SVG Sailing Week: A Tale of Three Regattas](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2025-svg-sailing-week-a-tale-of-three-regattas/) - By Mark Stevens, photos by Sharon Matthews-Stevens © Caribbean Compass It is the best of times, I think to myself as the first line of that Dickens classic A Tale of Two Cities comes to mind. That’s because the events of the past few days are best described as a tale of two regattas — junior sailing
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- [Tyson Tops 32nd International Optimist Regatta - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tyson-tops-32nd-international-optimist-regatta-st-thomas-us-virgin-islands/) - PRESS RELEASE For immediate release June 15, 2025 TYSON TOPS 32ND INTERNATIONAL OPTIMIST REGATTA - ST. THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Getting good starts and sailing fast led the USA's Daniel Skutch Tyson to win the 32nd International Optimist Regatta (IOR), hosted at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC), June
- [USA National Team Wins 2025 TOTE Team Racing Championships – Nearly 90 Junior Sailors Ready to Sail in 32nd International Optimist Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/usa-national-team-wins-2025-tote-team-racing-championships-nearly-90-junior-sailors-ready-to-sail-in-32nd-international-optimist-regatta/) - PRESS RELEASE For immediate release June 12, 2025 USA National Team Wins 2025 TOTE Team Racing Championships – Nearly 90 Junior Sailors Ready to Sail in 32nd International Optimist Regatta St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. A good start and a first-place finish in the final race proved a win for the USA National
- [32nd International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race Kicks-Off This Week – June 9-15 – St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands](https://caribbean-sailing.com/32nd-international-optimist-regatta-tote-clinic-tote-team-race-kicks-off-this-week-june-9-15-st-thomas-u-s-virgin-islands/) - PRESS RELEASE For immediate release June 8, 2025 32nd International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race Kicks-Off This Week – June 9-15 – St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. One week, three events! The TOTE Clinic kicks off Monday through Wednesday, the TOTE Team Race is on Thursday,
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- [Antigua Sailing Week 2025 Highlights](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-2025-highlights/)
- [El Ocaso takes historic Lord Nelson Trophy victory at Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/el-ocaso-takes-historic-lord-nelson-trophy-victory-at-antigua-sailing-week/) - Antigua, May 3, 2025: After a week of intensely close racing, Steve Rigby’s chartered J/122 El Ocaso, triumphed in CSA Racing Class 3, and claimed Antigua Sailing Week’s most coveted prize, the Lord Nelson Trophy. This recognises the CSA Racing 2, 3 or 4 class winner with the fastest overall corrected times calculated on a
- [One Week Left! Early Entry Discount Ends May 1! Register Now! 32nd International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race in St. Thomas, USVI – June 9-15, 2025](https://caribbean-sailing.com/one-week-left-early-entry-discount-ends-may-1-register-now-32nd-international-optimist-regatta-tote-clinic-tote-team-race-in-st-thomas-usvi-june-9-15-2025/) - One Week Left! Early Entry Discount Ends May 1! Register Now! 32nd International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race in St. Thomas, USVI – June 9-15, 2025 April 25th 2025 - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Register now (www.regattanetwork.com/event/29124 for the 32nd International Optimist Regatta (IOR), TOTE Clinic, and TOTE Team Race, June
- [2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - Photo Gallery Updated](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2025-antigua-classic-yacht-regatta-photo-gallery-updated/) - The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta have amazing photos uploaded onto the website now from our talented photographers - click here to view them. We have linked the photographers' websites to each photo if you would like to get copies, or you can email us at press@antiguaclassics.com Photos are also regularly featured on Instagram @antigua_classic_regatta and on Facebook @Antigua Classic Yacht
- [A Spectacular End to a Great Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-spectacular-end-to-a-great-regatta/) - The 36th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta came to a successful close yesterday with tasty cream teas, fiercely competitive gig racing and the prize giving ceremony in the historic 18th century Nelson's Dockyard. The evening prize giving ceremony was held once again behind the Dockyard Museum, emceed by the regatta coordinator, Robin Stout, with prizes of
- [The Weather Kept Us Guessing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-weather-kept-us-guessing/) - The last day of racing at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta started with no wind and grey skies resulting in the Race Officer postponing for an hour. Fortunuately, the clouds lifted and the winds returned enough for the race to start in a gentle breeze that peaked at 10-12 knots in flat seas. The Cannon
- [It Couldn't Have Been Better](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it-couldnt-have-been-better/) - The second day of racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta continued with perfect 12-15 knot trade easterly trade winds, it really couldn't have been better sailing conditions. Today the whole fleet completed the 20-mile Butterfly course from Cape Shirley down to Rendezvous Bay and two legs out to a mark four miles south called
- [BVI's Best Ever Spring Regatta: Solid Teamwork & Consistency Pay Off Under Challenging Conditions!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bvis-best-ever-spring-regatta-solid-teamwork-consistency-pay-off-under-challenging-conditions/) - April 7, Nanny Cay, Tortola: Wrapping up day 3 of the 52nd BVI Spring Regatta, following several days of relentless high winds, competitors will importantly remember the final day of racing: a picture-perfect Caribbean racing day with temperatures in the mid 80’s, warm trades blowing 15-18 knots, and a great party in the Regatta Village
- [Great Racing & Sighs of Relief as Conditions Mellow on Day 2, BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/great-racing-sighs-of-relief-as-conditions-mellow-on-day-2-bvi-spring-regatta/) - Day 2 of racing in the BVI Spring Regatta saw few lead changes with teams at the top of their class holding firm. Perfect Caribbean conditions prevailed in the high teens under blue skies, which was a relief to competitors as they were able to switch from survival mode of the past few days to
- [BVI Spring Regatta: Magnificent Mount Gay Race Day](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bvi-spring-regatta-magnificent-mount-gay-race-day/) - YouTube: https://youtu.be/pyytLEnZX94?si=9YGqEmPMWpylZ0iC Mother Nature threw out another wild day on the water on Mount Gay Rum Race Day, day 1 of racing in the BVI Spring Regatta. Gusts to 30 knots and the occasional squall blasting through the three courses running eleven divisions made for lively racing. With two days of competition earlier in the
- [BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Day 2 - Scrub Island Invitational](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival-day-2-scrub-island-invitational/) - It doesn't get much better than this! ..... a race to Marina Cay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_yxINYLulw&feature=youtu.be © Tidal Pulse Media The second day of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival saw 43 boats race the 11NM course from Nanny Cay to Marina Cay for the Scrub Island Invitational. This year, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marinahosted
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- [2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua - Set for Thrilling Racing & Unrivalled Camaraderie](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2025-superyacht-challenge-antigua-set-for-thrilling-racing-unrivalled-camaraderie/) - The 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua has attracted ten magnificent superyachts for the exclusive and exhilarating regatta to be held from 5th-9th March 2025. The event combines world-class racing with a relaxed, social atmosphere, emphasizing fun and friendly competition. There is no overall winner, the highly prized Gosnell Trophy is awarded to the
- [A Truly Special 2025 RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-truly-special-2025-rorc-caribbean-600/) - ANTIGUA - 1 March 2025: The 2025 RORC Caribbean 600 marked its 16th edition with a spectacular display of offshore racing prowess, attracting a diverse fleet of 66 boats from 32 countries. The race is renowned for its challenging 600-nautical-mile course around 11 islands and providing Caribbean racing in the depth of the northern hemisphere’s
- [Tschüss 2 wins RORC Caribbean 600 Overall](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tschuss-2-wins-rorc-caribbean-600-overall/) - ANTIGUA -Thursday 27 February 2025: The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 (USA), owned by Christian Zugel and co-skippered by Johnny Mordaunt, as the overall winner of the 2025 RORC Caribbean 600. Tschüss 2 completed the race in an elapsed time of 01 Day 21 Hrs 31 Mins
- [Epic Duels & Furious Finishes - RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/epic-duels-furious-finishes-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Day Three Report - Wednesday 26 February: Christian Zugel’s Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 has won IRC Super Zero, overcoming setbacks to lead on overall after IRC corrected time. Tschüss 2 now awaits challengers still out on the racecourse for overall IRC victory. In IRC Zero, Carkeek 52 Rán edged out Carkeek 54 Daguet 5 by
- [Lucky Strikes Gold to take Monohull Line Honours - RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/lucky-strikes-gold-to-take-monohull-line-honours-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Juan K 88 Lucky, skippered by Bryon Ehrhart, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2025 RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 01 Day 17 Hrs 14 Mins and 12 Secs. Lucky Crew: Bryon Ehrhart, Antonio Cuervas Mons, Brad Butterworth, Brian Giorgio, Charlie Enright, Daniele Raddavero, Dean Phipps, Jan Dekker, John Hele, Jonathan
- [Battles unfold on Day Two - RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/battles-unfold-on-day-two-rorc-caribbean-600/) - 25 February | 1300 AST Report: Monohull Line Honours Just over 24 hours into the RORC Caribbean 600, the international fleet is evenly spread over the extremities of the course. Bryon Ehrhart’s Juan K 88 Lucky is just about through the Guadeloupe wind shadow doing over 13 knots of boat speed and likely to take
- [Spectacular Start in Paradise - RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/spectacular-start-in-paradise-rorc-caribbean-600/) - The highly anticipated 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 blasted off from Fort Charlotte, Antigua, right on schedule. All five starts went off flawlessly as the diverse fleet of 66 international entries launched into the ultimate offshore tropical challenge, an exhilarating race weaving through 11 stunning Caribbean islands. With the trade winds pumping
- [ASW 2025 - Exciting fleets, high-profile competitors, and new courses](https://caribbean-sailing.com/asw-2025-exciting-fleets-high-profile-competitors-and-new-courses/) - The 56th Antigua Sailing Week is shaping up to be another stellar edition. The regatta, renowned for attracting some of the biggest names in yacht racing, continues to welcome everyone, including international & local sailors, long-term cruisers, and bareboat charterers, across a broad range of monohull and multihull classes. A strong lineup of competitors includes
- [RORC Nelson’s Cup Series Overall - Thrilling Battles and Maxi Showdowns](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-nelsons-cup-series-overall-thrilling-battles-and-maxi-showdowns/) - ANTIGUA, Saturday 22 February 2025: The 3rd edition of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series was a spectacular regatta with a total of 35 boats taking part, including for the first time, a maxi class with eight powerful boats revelling in the big conditions. With racing from the 18th – 21st of February, the RORC Nelson’s
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- [RORC Caribbean 600: How to Follow the 2025 Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-how-to-follow-the-2025-race/) - Start: Fort Charlotte, Antigua - Monday 24 February 2025 - Antigua Race fans and spectators can keep up-to-date with the 600NM race via the Race Website, Live Blog and RORC Social Media channels. Track the fleet and follow all the updates as the race unfolds. Website: https://caribbean600.rorc.org/ A spectacular fleet of 66 boats, ranging from
- [Bullitt finds her target at the RORC Nelson’s Cup Maxi Series](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bullitt-finds-her-target-at-the-rorc-nelsons-cup-maxi-series/) - ANTIGUA, 20 February 2025: Two final coastal races were held on the third and concluding day of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Maxi Series with Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Commodore Andrea Recordati and his Wally 93 Bullitt coming out on top ahead of Karel Komárek's 100ft V and Filip Balcaen's 72ft Balthasar. Today’s two races, again
- [The 2025 RORC Caribbean 600: A battle of legends and rising stars](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-2025-rorc-caribbean-600-a-battle-of-legends-and-rising-stars/) - Starting on the 24th of February, the 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 has attracted close to 500 sailors from 38 different countries. For the third occasion, the Caribbean’s major offshore race is preceded by the inshore regatta, the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series, which runs from the 18-21 February. Over 20 teams are expected,
- [RORC Nelson’s Cup Series Ready to Sparkle](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-nelsons-cup-series-ready-to-sparkle/) - ANTIGUA, 17 February 2025: Racing with the Royal Ocean Racing Club in Antigua kicks off at 1100 local time on Tuesday 18th February. The first day of racing for the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series will feature short course racing for 21 boats racing in three IRC Classes, including an eight -strong IRC Maxi Class. On
- [Blistering Start to the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series](https://caribbean-sailing.com/blistering-start-to-the-rorc-nelsons-cup-series/) - ANTIGUA, Tuesday 18 February 2025: The RORC Nelson’s Cup Series kicked off in spectacular style with high speed action and tight finishes right through the three IRC Classes. Antigua is renowned for some of the world’s best sailing conditions and it was delivered in spades with 20 knots of easterly wind sweeping the race course.
- [RORC Nelson's Cup Series: Scorching Battles & Photo-Finishes](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-nelsons-cup-series-scorching-battles-photo-finishes/) - ANTIGUA, 19 February 2025: The second day of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series was once again blessed with superb conditions off the South Coast of Antigua, with 20 knots of trade winds pumping in for exhilarating racing for three IRC Classes. The RORC Race Team assisted by the Antigua Yacht Club set courses with a
- [Beat the Deadline and Save](https://caribbean-sailing.com/beat-the-deadline-and-save/) - Registration fees for the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta increase on March 1st. Save yourself some money by registering and completing your payment by February, 28th before the rates go up! The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is an iconic gathering of classic yachts in historic Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour that celebrates classic yachts and those
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- [Win Free Flights! Register to BVI Spring Regatta 2025 by Feb 9!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/win-free-flights-register-to-bvi-spring-regatta-2025-by-feb-9/) - Unlock your chance to fly for free in two steps ! Register Our long time regatta platform - Yachtscoring - is in the middle of an upgrade. Registering should still be easy ! If you have ANY issues please let us know at info@bvispringregatta.org Book Dockage Please make sure to inform Nanny Cay that
- [CMC: IT’S A WRAP!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/cmc-its-a-wrap/) - Unique by its magnitude and design—a dedicated cruising rally run in conjunction with the racing regatta that’s been the hallmark of the event—the seventh edition of the annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally, which took place from January 30 to February 2, was an undeniable success. As the event continues to grow and evolve,
- [CMC DAY 4: LAST BUT NOT LEAST](https://caribbean-sailing.com/cmc-day-4-last-but-not-least/) - Yesterday was the fourth and last day of the challenge for all divisions. Time for sailors to cross the finish lines in their category and register the last bullets on the scoreboard. Weather conditions were perfect to ensure there was still room for surprises: a great mix of showers, stormy gusts and some calms, too.
- [CMC Day 1: Sea, sail, and sun!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/cmc-day-1-sea-sail-and-sun/) - The opening day of the 7th edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge will remain in memories due to its unprecedented agenda: a race, a rally, a Diam 24 showcase, and the first annual Great Bay Beach & Boardwalk Jamboree happening almost simultaneously. The beautiful weather that one expects when sailing in the Caribbean, consisting of gentle
- [CMC DAY 2: WAVES AND WONDER](https://caribbean-sailing.com/cmc-day-2-waves-and-wonder/) - Last night’s beach party in Philipsburg was not over, yet crews were already talking about what would happen on this second day. One thing was for sure: breeze would come in! Whether a bad or good news for racers or for rally participants, the weather was still being a debated this morning. While the latter
- [CMC DAY 3: SUN AND SPRAY, SAIL TODAY!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/cmc-day-3-sun-and-spray-sail-today/) - Today marks the beginning of the second half of CMC, where scoreboards are starting to be filled with bullets and show a kind of reality to all participants, revealing leaders and their followers. But in the race toward fun, there is no finish line! With weather conditions quit like yesterday, we knew the gods of
- [Antigua Cruising Rally Added to Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-cruising-rally-added-to-antigua-sailing-week/) - Antigua Sailing Week, organisers, are thrilled to announce the launch of its newest addition: the Antigua Cruising Rally. This inaugural event, will follow the same scheduled dates as the regatta, offering a unique experience for sailing enthusiasts who enjoy a more leisurely pace on the water while exploring the island's stunning landscapes. Designed for sailors who prefer
- [RORC Transatlantic Race - Tschüss 2 announced overall winner](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-transatlantic-race-tschuss-2-announced-overall-winner/) - The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 (USA), owned by RORC member Christian Zugel, is the overall winner of the 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race. While the majority of boats are still racing, none of the competitors at sea can beat Tschüss 2's corrected time under IRC to win the
- [Caribbean Sailing Association Announces New Measurement Appointments in Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-association-announces-new-measurement-appointments-in-antigua/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new junior measurers, Sam Masterman and John Gaillard, to support the measurement team in Antigua. This critical role is essential to ensuring the integrity and fairness of sailing competitions throughout the region. With a network of measurers spanning the Caribbean, the CSA
- [World Champions and Star Sailors Set to Shine at the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/world-champions-and-star-sailors-set-to-shine-at-the-45th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - January 16, 2025 [Simpson Bay, St. Maarten] – The 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is shaping up to be an unmissable event, showcasing a world-class fleet of boats and sailors. From round the world racing champions to regional star sailors, the diversity and caliber of the registered entries are setting the stage for thrilling competition
- [How to follow the RORC Transatlantic Race 2025](https://caribbean-sailing.com/how-to-follow-the-rorc-transatlantic-race-2025/) - Track the RORC Transatlantic Race fleet, follow via the website & social media © Lanzarote Sport Track the fleet, follow via the race website & social media Race fans can keep up-to-date with the RORC Transatlantic Race - a 3,000NM race from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife, to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada via
- [Antigua Classics set to be bigger and better in 2025!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classics-set-to-be-bigger-and-better-in-2025/) - We are thrilled to announce that the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is set to be bigger and better than ever! This year, we have a record breaking number of classic yachts registered and excitement is building. We can't wait to welcome you to this unforgettable celebration of maritime heritage. This year’s regatta holds special significance
- [Registration is Open! International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race Set for June 9-15, 2025](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-is-open-international-optimist-regatta-tote-clinic-tote-team-race-set-for-june-9-15-2025/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Registration is open for the 32nd International Optimist Regatta (IOR). The IOR, TOTE Clinic, and the TOTE Team Race will take place June 9-15, 2025, at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. More specifically, the TOTE Clinic takes place June 9-11, followed by the TOTE Team Race on June 12, and
- [2025 RORC Transatlantic Race: Multihull Class Chasing Lifelong Dreams](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2025-rorc-transatlantic-race-multihull-class-chasing-lifelong-dreams/) - The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race will have a different outcome in respect of overall multihull line honours, compared to recent years. The last three editions, and several before, have been dominated by the MOD70s, but this year a variety of multihulls will be challenging for Line Honours and the MOCRA Class. Oren Nataf’s Pulsar 50
- [Pure Grenada Sailing Week 2025 - Time to Register](https://caribbean-sailing.com/pure-grenada-sailing-week-2025-time-to-register/) - The 2025 schedule is confirmed. We're heading back to Carriacou as we wish to support the island more than ever through their redevelopment since Hurricane Beryl. After a recent visit we know Carriacou is open for business. Sunday 26th January: Skippers Briefing & Welcome Party, Las Iguanas Bar, The Original Slipway, Carriacou. Monday 27th January: Island Water
- [The Moorings Onboard as Sponsor of 51st St. Thomas International Regatta, March 28-30, 2025](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-moorings-onboard-as-sponsor-of-51st-st-thomas-international-regatta-march-28-30-2025/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Give yourself, a friend, or both a bucket list gift this holiday season! Enter the 2025 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eid=16918 set for March 28-30, 2025. Double the fun by also entering the Round the Rocks Race (RTR) at yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eid=16919, which circumnavigates the neighboring island of St. John on
- [Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race | St Maarten Optimist Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/nanny-cay-round-tortola-race-st-maarten-optimist-regatta/) - The 2024 edition of the Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race took place on Saturday 30 November. The ten entries were evenly split between the multihull and monohull classes, including one visiting boat from St Croix. Conditions were near perfect, with the wind from the east-south-east in the low teens. As usual, the north shore threw
- [RORC Caribbean 600: Fast 50 showdown in IRC Zero & expansion of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-fast-50-showdown-in-irc-zero-expansion-of-the-rorc-nelsons-cup-series/) - The stage is set for an electrifying 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, starting Monday 24th February 2025, from Antigua. The early entries in IRC Zero reveal a fierce battle among some of the most advanced offshore racing machines on the planet. Before the ‘600, the third edition of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series
- [RORC Transatlantic Race - A test of skill and adaptability](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-transatlantic-race-a-test-of-skill-and-adaptability/) - The battle for line honours & the IMA Transatlantic Trophy Legendary Spanish navigator Juan Vila's first RORC Transat Tschüss II navigator Campbell Field HVS Germany, giving young sailors a chance to race offshore With just two months before the start of the 3,000-mile race across the Atlantic, the RORC Transatlantic Race fleet is still growing,
- [Antigua Captures Nation’s Cup as the 2024 Caribbean Dinghy Championship Wraps Up](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-captures-nations-cup-as-the-2024-caribbean-dinghy-championship-wraps-up/) - October 27, 2024 – Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, St. Maarten wrapped up an unforgettable weekend as the 2024 Caribbean Dinghy Championship came to a close with thrilling racing and impressive displays of skill. The final day saw sailors tackle three more races, pushing the total to the maximum of 15, thanks to a dedicated Race
- [Competitors are Switching Gears on Race Day 2 of the 2024 Caribbean Dinghy Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/competitors-are-switching-gears-on-race-day-2-of-the-2024-caribbean-dinghy-championship/) - October 25, 2023 – Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten — Day two of the Caribbean Dinghy Championship, hosted by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club, brought another exhilarating day of racing for 38 participants from across the Caribbean. With six more races added to yesterday’s racing, participants have now completed twelve races in what is turning out
- [Fierce Battles in Spot-On Racing Conditions for Race Day 1 of the 2024 Caribbean Dinghy Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fierce-battles-in-spot-on-racing-conditions-for-race-day-1-of-the-2024-caribbean-dinghy-championship/) - Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – October 25, 2024 – The Caribbean Dinghy Championship, hosted by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club and backed by the Caribbean Sailing Association, kicked off today with exhilarating competition across six classes in the waters of Simpson Bay. Sponsored by Motorworld, this year’s Championships have drawn teams from a record nine
- [Virgin's Cup & Willy T Race | What a Day!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/virgins-cup-willy-t-race-what-a-day/) - It was a perfect day on the water to blow away all those summer cobwebs for the 2024 edition of the Virgin’s Cup and Willy T Race. Over 40 sailors took to the racecourse with 10 of the 15 boats helmed by women and overall, the women outnumbering men for the day! The last
- [Wind, Waves, and Winners: Sint Maarten Yacht Club Is Ready to Host the 2024 Caribbean Dinghy Championships](https://caribbean-sailing.com/wind-waves-and-winners-sint-maarten-yacht-club-is-ready-to-host-the-2024-caribbean-dinghy-championships/) - Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten, October 18, 2024 – Get ready for a thrilling weekend of racing as the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) gears up to host the highly anticipated 2024 Caribbean Dinghy Championships (CDC) from October 25-27! This is more than just a regatta – it’s an all-out showdown of skill, speed, and team
- [Introducing the Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy: A Brand-New Series Championship for Offshore Multihull Racing in the Caribbean.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/introducing-the-budget-marine-windies-multihull-trophy-a-brand-new-series-championship-for-offshore-multihull-racing-in-the-caribbean/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Windies Multihull Trophy, a new season championship designed to encourage. offshore multihulls to participate in more Caribbean regattas and offshore passage events for the 2025 sailing season. The Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy will include some of the most prestigious events in
- [Registration is Open! 51st St. Thomas International Regatta Set for March 28-30, 2025](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-is-open-51st-st-thomas-international-regatta-set-for-march-28-30-2025/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Get ready to cross a ‘must-do’ Caribbean regatta off your bucket list! Registration is now open for the 2025 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) set for March 28-30, 2025. Hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC), this regatta welcomes top international, regional, and local talent to race on professionally set
- [Get your game on for the 52nd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival March 31-April 6, 2025](https://caribbean-sailing.com/get-your-game-on-for-the-52nd-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival-march-31-april-6-2025/) - Registration has opened for the 52nd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. The seven-day event of 'Warm Water and Hot Racing' takes place March 31-April 6, 2025, and is one of the top events in the Caribbean sailing calendar. The Sailing Festival element of the event begins on Monday March 31, with opening day festivities
- [Sint Maarten Yacht Club is thrilled to Host 2024 CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-club-is-thrilled-to-host-2024-csa-caribbean-dinghy-championship/) - The St. Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) is thrilled to announce that it will host the prestigious 2024 Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) from October 25-27, 2024. This highly anticipated event promises to bring together the region's top sailors for an exciting weekend of competitive dinghy racing and camaraderie. The SMYC previously hosted
- [Sint Maarten Yacht Club saw 24 teams participate in the 7th Edition of the 2021 Bart's Bash.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-club-saw-24-teams-participate-in-the-7th-edition-of-the-2021-barts-bash/) - Bart's Bash is a global sailing race which also functions as an annual fundraiser and participation in sailing campaign. The sailing community around the world sails on the same weekend, making this the largest sail race in the world. The Sint Maarten Yacht Club hosted the event on September 11 and saw 24 teams compete,
- [Gone in 61 seconds: Class40 division winner decided](https://caribbean-sailing.com/gone-in-61-seconds-class40-division-winner-decided/) - The winner of the nine-strong Class40 division was decided on the fourth day of the RORC Caribbean 600 with a dramatic finish between two teams. Charles-Louis Mourruau’s Guidi, which had led for most of the race, stalled as the breeze faded with the finish line beckoning. Finimmo took the lead in the last few miles
- [A beautiful first race day in the Caribbean Dinghy Championship 2022](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-beautiful-first-race-day-in-the-caribbean-dinghy-championship-2022/) - Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – October 21, 2022 The first day of the Caribbean Dinghy Championship is a fact! It was a beautiful day with a lot of sunshine and a great 12-15 knots of wind. 27 racing boats were on their way this morning to Simpson Bay, all ready to race. There are four
- [Close and exciting racing during the second day of the CDC 2022.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/close-and-exciting-racing-during-the-second-day-of-the-cdc-2022/) - Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – October 22, 2022 The second day of the Caribbean Dinghy Championship saw a day of exciting and close racing in all four classes. A light but stable breeze and relatively flat water made perfect race conditions in Simpson Bay. With none of the countries taking an overwhelming lead in most
- [2023 Caribbean Dinghy Championship is up for Bidding](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2023-caribbean-dinghy-championship-is-up-for-bidding/) - As the CSA Sailing Development Committee is tasked with promoting and advancing all aspects of sailing in the Caribbean region, in particular youth and dinghy sailing, the Caribbean Dinghy Championship event is an important part of this work. In terms of growing the spread of participation in the CDC event, the CSA Sailing Development Committee
- [Sailing Program Managers and Regatta Organizers came together at the Annual Conference hosted by CSA to kick start planning of the 2023-2024 Caribbean Sailing Season.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sailing-program-managers-and-regatta-organizers-came-together-at-the-annual-conference-hosted-by-csa-to-kick-start-planning-of-the-2023-2024-caribbean-sailing-season/) - May 30th, 2023 – This weekend saw more than 25 members of the CSA come together at Antigua Yacht Club to attend the CSA Annual General Meeting and Conference. Members representing over 10 different islands joined in person and digitally throughout the weekend to discuss the upcoming sailing and regatta season in the Caribbean. The
- [Martinique Gears Up for 2023 CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/martinique-gears-up-for-2023-csa-caribbean-dinghy-championship/) - As the 2023 CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) draws near, the excitement is palpable in the Caribbean sailing community. Hosted by the Cercle Nautique de Schoelcher (CNS) and sanctioned by the Ligue de Voile de Martinique, this regatta is set to combine the thrill of individual class competitions with the fiercely contested Nations Cup. Scheduled
- [Antigua wins the Nations Cup in the 2023 Caribbean Dinghy Championships in Martinique.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-wins-the-nations-cup-in-the-2023-caribbean-dinghy-championships-in-martinique/) - October 29, 2023 –Scholecher Martinique- During the final day of racing of the 2023 Caribbean Dinghy Championships in Martinique 3 races were completed in shifty wind conditions, varying between 8 and 15 knots. In almost all classes the individual ranking changed with these extra 3 races; the competition was tough. The Caribbean Dinghy Championships are
- [Caribbean Sailing Association Initiates Comprehensive Survey to Strengthen Dinghy Sailing Programs Across the Region](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-association-initiates-comprehensive-survey-to-strengthen-dinghy-sailing-programs-across-the-region/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is pleased to announce the launch of a survey aimed at evaluating and enhancing dinghy sailing programs throughout the Caribbean. This initiative underscores the CSA's commitment to promoting and advancing the sport of sailing in the region. The survey, which will be distributed to all Caribbean dinghy sailing programs, seeks
- [Caribbean Sailing Association Initiates Bidding Process for the 2024 Caribbean Dinghy Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-association-initiates-bidding-process-for-the-2024-caribbean-dinghy-championship/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) proudly announces the commencement of the bidding process for hosting the prestigious 2024 Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC). As one of the most anticipated events in the Caribbean sailing calendar, the CDC brings together sailing enthusiasts from across the region for a thrilling showcase of skill and camaraderie. The CSA encourages
- [Notice of Race and Registration Open](https://caribbean-sailing.com/notice-of-race-and-registration-open/) - The atmosphere in the Dockyard with dozens of classic yachts berthed and the camaraderie of those that sail them makes this an extraordinary event. This year marks the 300th anniversary of the founding of Nelson's Dockyard and we have an exciting celebration planned. Join us by registering your classic yacht for an unforgettable regatta. We
- [Over 65 women introduced to sailing during the Steering the Course Women's Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/over-65-women-introduced-to-sailing-during-the-steering-the-course-womens-sailing-festival/) - Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – This past Sunday the Sint Maarten Yacht Club welcomed over 65 women of all ages for a sailing try out as part of the Steering the Course Women's Sailing Festival. This free event took place at Kim Sha Beach and gave women the opportunity to give sailing a chance. This
- [World Sailing and Barbados' Youth Female Sailors are Steering the Course!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/world-sailing-and-barbados-youth-female-sailors-are-steering-the-course/) - The Barbados Sailing Association and Set Sail training programmes incorporated the following two events into the World Sailing Steering the Course Festival, in order to highlight our female youth sailors and to add depth to their sail training experience. On Saturday May 29, 7 youth females learned the art of radio controlled boat sailing and
- [St Vincent Participates in Global Women’s Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-vincent-participates-in-global-womens-sailing-festival/) - Last Saturday at Blue Lagoon, over 30 Women and Girl sailors, some experienced, some first timers, enjoyed a day’s sailing to show SVG’s support of World Sailing’s Global Women’s Sailing Initiative. Supported by the International Olympic Committee Development Fund, this initiative aims to introduce women and girls across the globe to the sport of sailing.
- [Steering the Course 2022](https://caribbean-sailing.com/steering-the-course-2022/) - On Thursday 31st March, we held a zoom meeting inviting all CSA members to participate. With those who joined in on the meeting, we have agreed that we would support and actively promote the Steering the Course initiative this year. Member Clubs and Sailing schools that will be participating this year should register with World
- [The SMYC hosted a very successful Global Women’s Sailing Festival on Ascension Day.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-smyc-hosted-a-very-successful-global-womens-sailing-festival-on-ascension-day/) - May 30, 2022 – Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten The Sint Maarten Yacht Club colored pink on Ascension day, May 26th, as 60 women and girls tried out sailing and Paddleboard Pilates! After last year’s success, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club decided to participate again in the Global Women’s Sailing Festival ‘Steering the Course’, an international
- [CSA Measurers Training](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-measurers-training/) - The CSA Measurers will be conducting a training session for new measurers on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th April in English Harbour Antigua. Anyone interested in attending should contact our Chief Measurer Bastien Pouthier at amdsurveys@gmail.com or call + 1868 364 3274.
- [2019 CSA Rule now published](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2019-csa-rule-now-published/) - Members and attendees of the CSA Annual Conference will know that a lot of work has gone into upgrading the platform on which the main CSA rule operates. Since Barbados Sailing Week in January, the new 2019 CSA Rule has been in operation. The CSA is now delighted to announce that the updated rule information
- [CSA Continues Refinement of the CSA Rating Rule](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-continues-refinement-of-the-csa-rating-rule/) - Bastien Pouthier, Chief Measurer of the CSA rating rule, was invited onto Deep Blue for an experience of a lifetime, racing around St Maarten on a full on 85” racing machine. What a day on the water, fantastic design, construction and racing team! Of course there is the twist of being the measurer for a
- [Registration is now Open for the 2022 CSA Conference](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2022-csa-conference/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is hosting its annual conference in St. Maarten this October 21 - 23. The event includes the CSA Annual Conference combining the Annual General Meeting, the Regatta Organisers Conference, Sailing Development Meetings and Measurers Meeting alongside the racing in the Caribbean Dinghy Championship. The conference consists of three days; the
- [Caribbean Sailing Association's Annual Conference Inspires Unity and Innovation in Sailing.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-associations-annual-conference-inspires-unity-and-innovation-in-sailing/) - Antigua, June 3, 2024 — The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) held its anticipated annual conference this past weekend in Antigua, gathering regatta organizers, sailing program managers, race officials and CSA measurers from across the region. This dynamic event combined the Annual General Meeting (AGM) with two days of insightful discussions and presentations focused on regattas,
- [Tune Up in the Tropics! Mid-Winter Clinic & Regatta in Paradise Set for January 22-26, 2025 – Hosted at the St. Thomas Sailing Center, U.S. Virgin Islands](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tune-up-in-the-tropics-mid-winter-clinic-regatta-in-paradise-set-for-january-22-26-2025-hosted-at-the-st-thomas-sailing-center-u-s-virgin-islands/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Fly to the tropics in January and tune up for the summer sailing season. That’s the winning opportunity at the Mid-Winter Clinic & Regatta in Paradise, hosted by the St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC), at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC), St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Clinic’s comprehensive learning
- [World-class Race Committee Plots Course for 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/world-class-race-committee-plots-course-for-45th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - September 5, 2024 - Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is proud to soon be celebrating 45 years, and four decades of “Serious Fun!” with long-time event partner Heineken. As the most-attended regatta in the Caribbean, planning is already underway with the Notice of Race now available for the 45th
- [RORC Transatlantic Race - Destinations for success](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-transatlantic-race-destinations-for-success/) - The 11th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race starts on Sunday 12th January from Marina Lanzarote, Canary Islands and will finish at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada, Caribbean. Evoking passion for the sea and steeped in maritime history, the challenge of racing across the Atlantic Ocean excites the spirit of adventure in
- [Caribbean Sailing Association Unveils Updated 5-Year Calendar for Thrilling Sailing Seasons](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-association-unveils-updated-5-year-calendar-for-thrilling-sailing-seasons/) - Caribbean Sailing Association, 16th August, 2024 - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is excited to announce the release of its updated 5-year calendar, aimed at providing sailing enthusiasts with a diverse range of events across the Caribbean region. The CSA, along with its members, has meticulously coordinated the calendar to minimize event overlaps, allowing boat
- [Announcing the VX ONE CARIBBEAN CUP 2025 St. Thomas International Regatta & BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival to Host](https://caribbean-sailing.com/announcing-the-vx-one-caribbean-cup-2025-st-thomas-international-regatta-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival-to-host/) - August 19, 2024 (U.S. and British Virgin Islands). One of the hottest one-design sport boat classes returns to the Caribbean for the peak of the region’s race season in the spring of 2025. Organizers of the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) and BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival (BVISR) are pleased to announce their partnership
- [SSCA Partners with Hope Fleet to Support Hurricane Beryl Relief Efforts](https://caribbean-sailing.com/ssca-partners-with-hope-fleet-to-support-hurricane-beryl-relief-efforts/) - SSCA recently partnered with Hopefleet.org as a Clean Wake project to support the islands affected by Hurricane Beryl. From Trinidad with Jesse James and the many cruisers there, to T&T government support and donors--they have stepped up to send a fleet of boats to Carriacou, Canouan, and Union Island. From points north, boats are stopping
- [Thad Lettsome  |  BVI Olympic Sailor Send Off](https://caribbean-sailing.com/thad-lettsome-bvi-olympic-sailor-send-off/) - After many years of hard work, commitment and sheer determination, Thad Lettsome’s dream to compete at the Olympic Games has finally come true! Please do join us at the Club House to wish him ‘Bon Chance’ as he makes his final preparations
- [Team PUR 1 Wins 2024 TOTE Team Racing Championships – 104 Junior Sailors Ready to Sail in 31st International Optimist Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-pur-1-wins-2024-tote-team-racing-championships-104-junior-sailors-ready-to-sail-in-31st-international-optimist-regatta/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Good starts, covering competitors, and scoring a first-second-third combo finish proved a successful strategy for PUR 1, representing the Sailing Academy at Puerto Rico's Club Nautico de San Juan, to win Thursday's TOTE Team Racing Championship. The Championship is one of a trio of events sailed out of the St.
- [CSA Regatta Circuit, CSA Rule and Island Survey](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-regatta-circuit-csa-rule-and-island-survey/) - Dear Competitors, The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is not just a rating rule administrator, but a Caribbean-wide membership organisation that includes regattas, yacht clubs, sailing programmes, measurers, race management professionals, and other interested parties around the region. We need and value your candid feedback as a competitor to understand what works, what doesn't. Please
- [Dawn Treader win Peters & May Round Antigua Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/dawn-treader-win-peters-may-round-antigua-race/) - Saturday, April 27: The Peters & May Round Antigua Race was blessed with gorgeous conditions. The stand-alone race prior to Antigua Sailing Week was held in a warm gradient wind of 10-14 knots, just south of east, with a smooth sea state. The overall winner, lifting the Peters & May Round Antigua Race Trophy, was
- [Another Perfect Sailing Day](https://caribbean-sailing.com/another-perfect-sailing-day/) - With perfect trade wind conditions today, each start was flawless and the yachts all aimed for the first mark six miles SSE in a comfortable close reach for the last day of fleet racing at the 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Cassiopeia II selflessly saved the day by hauling in a long fishing net floating
- [The Trades Came Back for Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-trades-came-back-or-antigua-classic-yacht-regatta/) - With great relief, the seasonal 15-knot easterly trade winds came back today and the relatively flat seas made perfect sailing conditions for the third day of racing at the 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. The new Caterpillar course, which is the reverse of yesterday's Butterfly course, was enjoyed by all. Cameron Riddell, owner of Eros,
- [Better Every Day at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/better-every-day-at-the-antigua-classic-yacht-regatta/) - The second race day of the 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was a vast improvement with a gentle 7-8 knots of breeze from the South-East, and with the flat seas from the previous calmer day made it almost perfect sailing conditions. In the dockyard after racing, Richard West, owner of schooner Charm III commented "Nice
- [Classics Starts Next Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/classics-starts-next-week/) - The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, with its unique blend of sport, tradition, camaraderie and maritime heritage, starts next Wednesday, April 17th and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. The racing will be held off the scenic south coast of the island while the onshore events will be in Nelson’s Dockyard,
- [Winners Named @ 50th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/winners-named-50th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Spinnakers popped up on the horizon like Easter bonnets on parade during the third and final day of racing in the 50th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). The breeze, blowing 10 to 17 knots, gave a glimpse of its traditional easterly tradewinds direction today, a change from the unusual westerly
- [Leads Lengthened, Leads Lost on Day 2 – 50th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/leads-lengthened-leads-lost-on-day-2-50th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Puerto Rico’s Francisco Velez, tactician on Giberto Rivera’s IC24, Urayo, perfectly summed up the challenge of the day, and the first two days, of the 50th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). “Local knowledge usually is a big advantage. But now, with winds out of the West rather than East, something
- [Multiple Races Make for Competitive Racing on Day One – 50th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/multiple-races-make-for-competitive-racing-on-day-one-50th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The strategy for the team aboard the USA’s Marc McMorris’ Cape 31, M2, on the first day of racing in the 50th anniversary St. Thomas International Regatta was “to not be that guy who made the mistakes,” says James Espey, M2’s tactician. It wasn’t to be, at least not at
- [Flying Jenny & Apollo Win Classes in Round the Rocks Race – 50th St. Thomas International Regatta Kicks off Friday](https://caribbean-sailing.com/flying-jenny-apollo-win-classes-in-round-the-rocks-race-50th-st-thomas-international-regatta-kicks-off-friday/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The scenic U.S. Virgin Island of St. John proved the focal point of today’s Round the Rocks race. This one-day tune-up for the main event 50th Anniversary St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), which kicks off tomorrow, featured a course that circumnavigated the 19-square-mile island counterclockwise. Eleven boats in four classes
- [It’s Time! STIR-Up the Sailing Fun this Week! – 50th STIR, March 29-31, Round the Rocks Race, March 28 – Still Time to Enter!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/its-time-stir-up-the-sailing-fun-this-week-50th-stir-march-29-31-round-the-rocks-race-march-28-still-time-to-enter/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Sailors from around the Caribbean and the World are ready to STIR-up the fun this week at the 50th Anniversary St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). Nearly 50 yachts are expected to race in this ‘Crown Jewel of Caribbean Regattas’ set for March 29-31, 2024, and hosted at the St. Thomas
- [Keen Competition, K3 Prized Bags & Quelbe Band for 50th Anniversary St. Thomas International Regatta, March 29-31, 2024](https://caribbean-sailing.com/keen-competition-k3-prized-bags-quelbe-band-for-50th-anniversary-st-thomas-international-regatta-march-29-31-2024/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Keen competition complete with cool prizes like K3 Waterproof Bags, and a headlining Quelbe band brings the best of the present and past to the 50th Anniversary St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for Easter Weekend, March 29-31, 2024. Don’t miss out! Enter now at yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eid=16227. Everyone is invited! STIR
- [Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta April 17-22, 2024](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classic-yacht-regatta-2-april-17-22-2024/) - The 2024 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will feature a spectacular fleet with several notable entries in Antigua for their first Classic Regatta. There are, of course, many returning veterans such as the striking three masted, 178-foot schooner Adix, the 86-foot yawl Nordwind, the legendary 74-foot yawl Bolero and the schooners Charm III and The Blue
- [Antigua Sailing Week Introduces Second Edition of the Antigua Wingfoil Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-introduces-second-edition-of-the-antigua-wingfoil-championship/) - Antigua Sailing Week (ASW), in collaboration with the Caribbean Foiling Championships (CFC), is thrilled to announce the second edition of the Antigua Wingfoil Championships, introducing a Wingfoil class to the 2024 event scheduled for April 25, 26, 27, 2024. Despite grappling with the unique challenges posed by abnormal light wind conditions during the first Antigua
- [Vive Les Voiles 2024](https://caribbean-sailing.com/vive-les-voiles-2024/) - The announcement of the cancellation of Les Voiles de St Barth’s (due to a loss of key sponsorship), was met with dismay by many racers on the Caribbean circuit. So an idea was born amongst a few disappointed but resourceful skippers: Vive Les Voiles! With pursuit starts to race some of the classic courses of
- [Antigua Superyacht Challenge Wraps Up](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-superyacht-challenge-wraps-up/) - Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, 18 March 2024. The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) was held in fantastic conditions off the South Coast of Antigua with Tradewinds ranging from 13-20 knots. Five days of racing were held rounding deep water and inshore marks, making full use of Antigua’s ocean swell and stunning coastal vistas.
- [2024 Class Winners Decided for Superyacht Challenge Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2024-class-winners-decided-for-superyacht-challenge-antigua/) - Race Day Four 17 March 2024 Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, 17 March 2024. The final day of racing for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) got underway in brilliant sunshine with about 15 knots of superb Tradewinds just south of east. Later in the day, the wind veered south and piped up a touch to 18 knots
- [Dazzling Competition Superyacht Challenge Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/dazzling-competition-superyacht-challenge-antigua/) - Race Day Three 16 March 2024 Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, 16 March 2024. The penultimate day of racing for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) got underway in brilliant sunshine under The Pillars of Hercules outside Nelson’s Dockyard. During racing the gradient wind was a steady 14-17 knots, oscillating around an easterly direction. Conditions remained stable for
- [Run Like Smoke N’Oakum Superyacht Challenge Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/run-like-smoke-noakum-superyacht-challenge-antigua/) - Race Day Two 15 March 2024 Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, 15 March 2024. For the second day of racing at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua the start was blessed with 17 knots just south of east. This rapidly backed, piping up to over 20 knots of wind speed during the day. The fleet were in their element,
- [Thrills and Spills at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/thrills-and-spills-at-the-superyacht-challenge-antigua/) - Race Day One 14 March 2024 Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, 14 March 2024. The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) got underway with races for all classes off the South Coast of Antigua. The SYCA Race Committee, led by PRO Hank Stuart, set a 17.6nm triangular course for the Corsair and Privateer Classes, which
- [Young Sailors Shine at St. Maarten Regatta’s Next Generation Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/young-sailors-shine-at-st-maarten-regattas-next-generation-race/) - Twelve teams from the Sint Maarten Yacht Club Sailing School showcased their skills at the St. Maarten Regatta’s Next Generation Race, held over the weekend of March 1 and 2 as part of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The event brought together 24 talented sailors from various programs, including SMYC’s racing team, the primary school
- [Hetairos wins the Round Antigua Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/hetairos-wins-the-round-antigua-race/) - The stand-alone Round Antigua Race marked the start of racing at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua. 15 knots from the east, with a relatively smooth sea state, provided glorious sailing conditions. Brilliant tropical sunshine sustained for the circular course of 46.8 nautical miles. The 218ft (66.45m) Dykstra/Reichel Pugh ketch Hetairos was the first to start in
- [Heineken Among New Sponsors for BVI Spring Regatta &cSailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/heineken-among-new-sponsors-for-bvi-spring-regatta-csailing-festival/) - World renown brands Heineken and LaMarca are on board for this year’s BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (BVISR), and these new sponsors are committed to ensure the best Caribbean regatta experience possible for competitors, their friends and families celebrating the warm water and hot racing that the BVISR is famous for. There’s not much
- [Stan the Man; The Magnificent Seven](https://caribbean-sailing.com/stan-the-man-the-magnificent-seven/) - The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) opens for registration on Monday 11th March with five days of spectacular racing scheduled from 13-17 March. The invitational event is held in the spectacular waters of Antigua with laid-back social events in Nelson’s Dockyard. The Superyacht Challenge has one clear objective; to provide all the
- [Over 110 Boats Registered and St. Maarten Heineken "Regatta Ready!"](https://caribbean-sailing.com/over-110-boats-registered-and-st-maarten-heineken-regatta-ready/) - February 28, 2024 – Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – Over 110 boats have registered for the 44th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta from over 20 countries around the world – as far as South Africa and Australia! Teams gathered at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Village at Port de Plaisance for registration, where they were loaded
- [Class Winners Emerge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/class-winners-emerge/) - On the fourth day of the RORC Caribbean 600, Thursday 22 February, class winners were decided for IRC Zero in the early hours, the Class40 division in the afternoon, and just before midnight the IRC One champions crossed the finish line. IRC Zero Niklas Zennström’s Carkeek 52 Rán (SWE) won a highly contested battle in
- [Battle Lines Drawn for Class40 Division](https://caribbean-sailing.com/battle-lines-drawn-for-class40-division/) - Antigua, 22 February 2024: On day four of the RORC Caribbean 600 six of the 11-strong Class40 division were heading towards Redonda, the final island of the 600-mile race. The six-pack of Class40s were in a group just 15 miles apart, but the leading three look to be far enough ahead to make up the
- [Leopard 3 Dare to Dream](https://caribbean-sailing.com/leopard-3-dare-to-dream/) - Farr 100 Leopard 3 (MON) skippered Joost Schuijff took Monohull Line Honours in the 2024 RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 02 Days 01 Hrs 23 Mins and 18 Secs. Leopard 3 Crew: Joost Schuijff, Chris Sherlock, Mitch Booth, Aaron Reynolds-Lovegrove, Antonio Cuervas Mons, Carlos Hernandez Robayna, Charlie Wyatt, Dennis Frederiksen, Gerard Mitchell,
- [RORC Caribbean 600 | Argo Wins Multihull Thriller](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-argo-wins-multihull-thriller/) - Antigua, 21 February 2024: Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2024 Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 01 Day 08 Hrs 08 Mins and 40 Secs. Argo Crew: Jason Carroll, Weston Barlow, Chad Corning, Pete Cumming, Sam Goodchild, Chris Maxted, Charlie Ogletree, Brian Thompson. Erik Maris’ MOD70 Zoulou
- [RORC Caribbean 600 | Day Two Report](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-day-two-report/) - Antigua, 20 February 2024: By morning (0800 AST) on day two of the RORC Caribbean 600, the vast majority of the fleet was negotiating the northerly extreme of the course, weaving through the chicane of islands; Saba, Sint Maarten, and St. Barths. The leading MOD70s were negotiating the infamous wind shadow of Guadeloupe; Jason Carroll’s Argo (USA)
- [RORC Caribbean 600 | A Glittering Start](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-a-glittering-start/) - The 15th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started in glorious conditions on Monday 19th February off Fort Charlotte Antigua. Sixty-four boats with over 500 sailors from all over the world took to the start for the non-stop 600nm race around 11 Caribbean islands. The south easterly breeze gusting up to 17 knots produced a
- [That’s A Wrap! The Diam 24 Merlin Named Most Worthy Performer, the HH66 Nemo Crushes CSA 1 Racing Class to Conclude the 6th Edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally](https://caribbean-sailing.com/thats-a-wrap-the-diam-24-merlin-named-most-worthy-performer-the-hh66-nemo-crushes-csa-1-racing-class-to-conclude-the-6th-edition-of-the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-race-and-rally/) - After a challenging four-days of unusual Caribbean light weather, close competition on the race course and an adventurous island tour of St.Maarten /St. Martin and St. Barth’s for the cruising set, the 6th running of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally concluded last evening at the prizegiving ceremony on the grounds of the host
- [RORC Nelson's Cup Series: Day Two - Sizzling on the south side](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-nelsons-cup-series-day-two-sizzling-on-the-south-side/) - Antigua, West Indies February 14, 2024: The RORC Nelson’s Cup Series continued, Wednesday 14 February, with two hi-octane races in tropical heat. For the second day running there were fine margins right through the fleet. After four races, no boat remains unbeaten in the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series. With two races yet to be run
- [BVI Spring Regatta Final Leg Of Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bvi-spring-regatta-final-leg-of-caribbean-maxi-multihull-series/) - The 2024 BVI Spring Regatta is the fourth and final leg in the inaugural International Maxi Association (IMA) Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series (CMMS). The series has been created by the IMA following its successful series in the Mediterranean for maxi monohulls. The IMA Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series (CMMS) comprises a mix of inshore and offshore
- [Early Bird Special ends February 29th](https://caribbean-sailing.com/early-bird-special-ends-february-29th/) - The 2024 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is shaping up to be a fantastic year. The Classic Regatta is a vibrant celebration of maritime culture, featuring terrific racing, social events, parties, and opportunities for sailors to mingle and share their passion for classic yachting, so don’t miss it. Register and pay by the close of business
- [RORC Nelson's Cup Series: Day One - A Sensational Start](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-nelsons-cup-series-day-one-a-sensational-start/) - Antigua, West Indies February 13, 2024: The RORC Nelson’s Cup Series kicked off today with two superb races starting off Fort Charlotte, Antigua. Race results were decided by very close margins. Two teams remain unbeaten in the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series: Wendy Schmidt’s Botin 85 Deep Blue (USA) and Frederic Puzin’s Ker 46 Daguet 3
- [RORC Nelson's Cup Series: Racing, Rum and Revelling](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-nelsons-cup-series-racing-rum-and-revelling/) - The second edition of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series kicks off with racing from Tuesday 13th February. An international fleet of boats from 13 countries will be racing: Antigua; Australia; Canada; Cayman Islands; France; Germany; Great Britain; Monaco; Netherlands; South Africa; Sweden; Switzerland and the United States of America. The intended schedule of races for
- [Runners & Riders: RORC Caribbean 600 Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/runners-riders-rorc-caribbean-600-race/) - The Royal Ocean Racing Club is all set for the 15th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, organised in association with the Antigua Yacht Club. Close to 65 teams are expected to be competing with 500 sailors from 26 different countries racing in a huge diversity of boats. Racing action starts with inshore courses for
- [And Their Off – Pure Grenada Sailing Week 2024](https://caribbean-sailing.com/and-their-off-pure-grenada-sailing-week-2024/) - Monday 29th January, Racing for the International fleet of the Pure Grenada Sailing Week started today. Fantastic weather conditions, though an unusual wind direction from south east. A few showers just before the start always adds to the excitement. The first horn of the 2024 edition blew this morning at 9am as the fleet, 36
- [BVI Spring Regatta added to Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bvi-spring-regatta-added-to-caribbean-maxi-multihull-series/) - As the multihull trend continues to spiral upwards with no end in sight to the number of boats enjoying the winter racing series in the Caribbean, the BVI Spring Regatta is excited to now be part of the inaugural Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series. The event expects several maxi multihulls to race in the 51st edition
- [Checking off the Bucket List: Racing the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/checking-off-the-bucket-list-racing-the-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival/) - Regatta first timers look forward to sailing the Caribbean’s finest! An exhilarating aspect of BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival (BVISR) is the opportunity that the regatta presents for a wide variety of boats to participate. This year’s diverse entry list includes three boats new to racing BVISR; Salacia 1, a Beneteau First 44.7 owned
- [Long Term Sponsors Return for BVI Spring Regatta 2024](https://caribbean-sailing.com/long-term-sponsors-return-for-bvi-spring-regatta-2024/) - As the 2024 BVI Spring Regatta approaches, three major long-term sponsors continue to support the event: Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, Mount Gay Rum, and Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina. Nanny Cay has been host and presenting sponsor since 2002 providing the much-loved Regatta Village – party central with event stage, music, bars, food
- [The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is getting ready for the Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta 2024!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-sint-maarten-yacht-club-is-getting-ready-for-the-grant-thornton-multiclass-regatta-2024/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is thrilled to announce the upcoming Grant Thornton Multi Class Regatta on Saturday and Sunday, January 20 and 21, 2024. This two-day event is set to host sailors in five exciting classes: Optimist, RS Zest, ILCA, RS Quests and Sunfast 20. In addition to our local sailors from the Sint
- [Record-setting Caribbean Talent to Return to 44th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/record-setting-caribbean-talent-to-return-to-44th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - December 15, 2023 – Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – Once again, from record-setters to Olympians, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is set to welcome the Caribbean’s top talent to compete in the 44th edition of the event: February 29 - March 3, 2024. Last month, Antiguan youth sailor Carrack Jones arrived in St. Maarten from
- [RORC Caribbean 600 - Stellar cast building](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-stellar-cast-building/) - The 15th anniversary edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starts in Antigua on 19th February, and since its launch last year, the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series provides an additional action-packed event with racing starting on 13th of February. The RORC Nelson’s Cup Series is an ideal way to have a full racing programme of inshore
- [Thad Lettsome | 3rd at ICSA Nationals](https://caribbean-sailing.com/thad-lettsome-3rd-at-icsa-nationals/) - Thad Lettsome has followed up his achievements at the recent PanAm Games with a bronze medal sailing an ILCA7 at the 2023 Glen S. Foster Trophy, the ICSA Singlehanded National Championships. Racing across two days on Lake Pontchartrain, the event was hosted by Thad’s college, Tulane University in New Orleans. Athletes were greeted with overcast
- [SINT MAARTEN YACHT CLUB ANNOUNCES IMPRESSIVE LINEUP OF PARTICIPATING BOATS FOR THE 20TH COURSE DE L’ALLIANCE, INTER-ISLAND REGATTA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-club-announces-impressive-lineup-of-participating-boats-for-the-20th-course-de-lalliance-inter-island-regatta/) - SINT MAARTEN – November 23, 2023 – As the excitement builds for the 20th edition of the Course de l’Alliance Inter-Island Regatta, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club proudly reveals the impressive lineup of 18 participating boats for this highly anticipated event. Scheduled to take place from December 1st to December 3rd, 2023, this year’s regatta
- [30 competitors expected to participate in the St. Maarten Budget Marine Optimist Championship November 25-26, 2023.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/30-competitors-expected-to-participate-in-the-st-maarten-budget-marine-optimist-championship-november-25-26-2023/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is getting ready to host the 18th Annual edition of the St. Maarten Optimist Championship on November 25 and 26, 2023, collaborating with a new Sponsor: Budget Marine. Participants from the following islands are confirmed: Antigua, Saint Barths, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Martin and Sint Maarten. A total of
- [Navigating the 2024 Caribbean Sailing Circuit: A Journey Through Paradise](https://caribbean-sailing.com/navigating-the-2024-caribbean-sailing-circuit-a-journey-through-paradise/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is thrilled to welcome sailors from around the world to experience the exhilarating 2024 Caribbean Sailing Circuit. During the season the Caribbean becomes a melting pot of professional sailors, Corinthian sailors, bareboat racers, cruisers and club racers, who come to compete and enjoy some of the best sailing conditions in
- [It’s Official! Registration is open for the 51st edition of the  BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival - April 1-7, 2024](https://caribbean-sailing.com/its-official-registration-is-open-for-the-51st-edition-of-the-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival-april-1-7-2024/) - The BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival has published its 2024 Notice of Race and opened registration. The week-long event takes place April 1-7 with 5 days of racing in the beautiful waters of the British Virgin Islands with a unique combination of marks and islands for the courses. The seven-day event starts on Monday
- [Peters & May Round Antigua Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/peters-may-round-antigua-race-2/) - The Notice of Race for the 2024 edition of the Peters & May Round Antigua Race is now available. The race, a prelude to the 55th Antigua Sailing Week (ASW), takes place on April 27 and is an independently scored one-day yacht attracting over 30 boats which making it one of the more competitive circumnavigation races in Antigua & Barbuda . CSA racing
- [Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Registration is Now Open](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classic-yacht-regatta-registration-is-now-open/) - The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 35th edition of our regatta. The regatta will be held in Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua April 17th – 22nd, 2024. Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT and register ASAP by clicking here. Classic yachts will be excited
- [Registration is Open! 50th St. Thomas International Regatta Set for Easter Weekend - March 29-31, 2024](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-is-open-50th-st-thomas-international-regatta-set-for-easter-weekend-march-29-31-2024/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ‘Crown Jewel’ of Caribbean Racing! Registration is now open for the 2024 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) (yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eid=16227), set for Easter Weekend, March 29-31, 2024. First held in October 1974, and started by St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) organizers to attract top international sailors
- [CSA Launches WhatsApp Group to Foster Collaboration Among Caribbean Dinghy Sailing Program](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-launches-whatsapp-group-to-foster-collaboration-among-caribbean-dinghy-sailing-program/) - August 17, 2023 – The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is excited to announce a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bringing together Caribbean Dinghy Sailing programs in an unprecedented manner. Recognizing the need for increased collaboration and knowledge exchange among the flourishing dinghy sailing community in the Caribbean, CSA has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp group and contact
- [2024 RORC Transatlantic Race - Strong line-up expected](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2024-rorc-transatlantic-race-strong-line-up-expected/) - Starting on 7th January 2024, the 3,000-mile race across the Atlantic Ocean is organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and supported by Calero Marinas and the International Maxi Association, along with Yacht Club de France. The RORC fleet will set off from Marina Lanzarote bound for Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Grenada. Entries
- [Lucky 7 Wins Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/lucky-7-wins-lowell-wheatley-anegada-pursuit-race/) - The annual Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race was held on Saturday 10 June in champagne sailing conditions. This annual hallmark race has been held for over 4 decades, and has sailors racing from Road Harbour to Anegada, a 28 mile pursuit race. The pursuit format has the slowest rated boats starting first, followed by the
- [Strong interest for 2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/strong-interest-for-2024-superyacht-challenge-antigua/) - The Superyacht Cup Palma 2023, Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta, starts tomorrow, 22 June, and all your friends in Antigua wish the superyacht owners, captains and crew a superb regatta! Looking forward to March next year, The 2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua is once again proving to be popular. A magnificent fleet of Superyachts is expected to
- [The last keelboat race of the season, sailed in gusty conditions on June 11th.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-last-keelboat-race-of-the-season-sailed-in-gusty-conditions-on-june-11th/) - Simpson Bay, June 21, 2023 Last Sunday, June 11th, the Keelboat Racing Season, sponsored by Grant Thornton, came to an end with the last race: race day 4. Four competitive boats raced against each other in the CSA 1 Class: Team Caraibes Diesel, Team Solstice, Team Island Water World 1, and Team Budget Marine. They
- [30 teams sailed in the Budget Marine St. Maarten National Dinghy Championship.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/30-teams-sailed-in-the-budget-marine-st-maarten-national-dinghy-championship/) - Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – June 6, 2023 On June 3 and 4 the Budget Marine St. Maarten National Dinghy Championship was sailed in the Simpson Bay Lagoon. 30 boats competed in the third edition of this annual event. The National Dinghy Championship is a collaboration from the Sint Maarten Yacht Club and the Sint Maarten Sailing
- [30th International Optimist Regatta, Tote Clinic & Team Race kicks-off this week June 12-18 St. Thomas US Virgin Islands](https://caribbean-sailing.com/30th-international-optimist-regatta-tote-clinic-team-race-kicks-off-this-week-june-12-18-st-thomas-us-virgin-islands/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The youth regatta that jump-started Optimist dinghy sailing in the Caribbean kicks off this week. The TOTE Clinic happens today through Wednesday, the TOTE Team Race is on Thursday, and the International Optimist Regatta (IOR) runs from Friday through Sunday. What makes this coming week unique is the combination of
- [Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of the CSA Travellers Trophy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/congratulations-to-the-2023-winners-of-the-csa-travellers-trophy/) - The Travellers Trophy was created more than 20 years ago by Sandy Mair, to recognise the boat who has performed the best across the most Caribbean Regattas each season. The trophy awards both excellence in terms of performance and effort in terms of most miles travelled. The 2023 winner was Jean Francois Terrien’s Sang Neuf
- [The Grant Thornton Dinghy Season Championship concluded on May 6th with the final race: Hope Ross Day 2.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-grant-thornton-dinghy-season-championship-concluded-on-may-6th-with-the-final-race-hope-ross-day-2/) - On Saturday May 6th, the Grant Thornton Dinghy Season Championship came to an end with the last race day of racing. This Championship consisted of 5 two day – series: the Soons Series, the Aberson Series, the Multiclass Regatta, the Hoedemaker Series, and the Hope Ross Series with a total of 10 race days. Last
- [The Sint Maarten Yacht Club launches a Sailing Program for differently abled youth and adults.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-sint-maarten-yacht-club-launches-a-sailing-program-for-differently-abled-youth-and-adults/) - May 10, 2023 – Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is proud to announce the launch of a ‘Sailability’ program, a sailing program for differently abled youth and adults. One of the goals of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club is to make sailing available for a broader audience. In the Sailing world
- [Back in the Groove – Axxess Marine Y2K Race Day](https://caribbean-sailing.com/back-in-the-groove-axxess-marine-y2k-race-day/) - Monday 1 May: The second day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week was blessed with fabulous sailing conditions. The trade winds were in, gusting up to 17 knots from the east. With over a metre of ocean swell and an air temperature in the high twenties centigrade, it was a marvellous day to be out
- [Pump Up the Base – Reggae in the Park Race Day](https://caribbean-sailing.com/pump-up-the-base-reggae-in-the-park-race-day/) - Antigua, Tuesday 2 May: Solid trade winds over 15 knots blessed the third day of Antigua Sailing Week. With racing now past the halfway stage, the action was as hot as the air temperature, with teams pulling out all the stops. Reggae in the Park Race Day was full-on as sailors will wind down tonight
- [Let the fun begin – English Harbour Rum Race Day](https://caribbean-sailing.com/let-the-fun-begin-english-harbour-rum-race-day/) - Sunday 30 April: The first day of racing at the 54th edition of Antigua Sailing Week was held in sublime tropical heat, with a stable easterly wind and a calm sea state. Coupled with the natural beauty of Antigua, this was the perfect cocktail to celebrate English Harbour Rum Race Day. The international fleet enjoyed
- [Silky Smooth – Peters & May Round Antigua Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/silky-smooth-peters-may-round-antigua-race/) - Saturday, 29 April: Racing action at Antigua Sailing Week got underway with the stand-alone Peters & May Round Antigua Race. Sunshine was in abundance, but with light conditions expected all day, Antigua Sailing Week Race Manager Jaime Torres chose a shortened course. Testing the teams at every point of sail, two race tracks were set of around 25 and
- [Gigs, Cakes and Prize-giving](https://caribbean-sailing.com/gigs-cakes-and-prize-giving/) - This afternoon, to great acclaim, the traditional Gig Racing and Cream Teas returned to the Admiral’s Inn once again. These events are unique to the Antigua Classics, with its unparalleled historic backdrop of Nelson's Dockyard, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the joyful and intimate ambience created from the camaraderie that evolved during the
- [Comfort and Joy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/comfort-and-joy/) - Today's final race of the 2023 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was held with the sun beating down on a slight swell of deep blue Caribbean sea. The trade winds, which typically blow out of the east, swung to the southwest at around 10 knots. “With the unusual wind conditions, the Cannon course was adjusted to
- [Gentle Breezes and Fierce Competition](https://caribbean-sailing.com/gentle-breezes-and-fierce-competition/) - The twenty-mile long Butterfly Course was on the schedule for Race two of the 2023 Antigua Classic Regatta, a favourite course of many of the classic yacht sailors. However, with the forecast predicting light winds out of the south that were expected to diminish as the afternoon wore on, the Race Committee shortened the course
- [Champagne Sailing in Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/champagne-sailing-in-antigua/) - Race one of the 2023 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was sailed on the Old Road Course in perfect sailing conditions in English Harbour, Antigua today. Competitors reported superb 15-20 knot trade winds with moderate swells on the race course and the crystal blue water of the Caribbean sparkling under the sun. Nicky, guest on board
- [Today’s Winners Are…](https://caribbean-sailing.com/todays-winners-are/) - The first official event of the 34th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta took place this morning: the judging of the Concours d’Elégance. Fifteen yachts entered this prestigious challenge, with competition being fierce. The smallest boat was 31ft and the largest was 72ft, the competitors belonging to four different classes. The four judges were particularly impressed by
- [A smooth start- Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-smooth-start-les-voiles-de-st-barth-richard-mille/) - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 – The crews of the 12thedition of the Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille got down to business on Monday, April 17. At midday, as planned, they set off for a first race. A loop around the island which proved to be particularly tactical, the fault of a flow of is
- [Countdown to Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/countdown-to-classics-2/) - The yachts are now starting to arrive at Nelson's Dockyard to participate in the 34th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta this week. Registration will be upstairs in the Officers' Quarters of the Dockyard on Wednesday, April 19th from 9am to 4pm. The Welcome Party will be at Boom at 6pm (wristbands required for entry). Thursday 20th
- [New Earlier Date for the CSA Conference Announced](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-earlier-date-for-the-csa-conference-announced/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) will host this year’s event in Antigua on a new earlier date of May 26 – 28, 2023. The event includes the CSA Annual Conference combining the Annual General Meeting, the Regatta Organisers Conference, Sailing Development Meetings, and Measurers Meeting. The CSA Measurers will have separate sessions throughout the weekend
- [A True Blue Ocean Adventure](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-true-blue-ocean-adventure/) - After a three-year Covid hiatus, the fourth edition of the Antigua Bermuda Race will start from Antigua May 9th 2023. The 935nm oceanic race is managed by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in association with Antigua Sailing Week, and supported by the Bermuda Tourism Authority and Goslings Rum. The race is designed to suit a
- [It’s a Wrap! The 50th Anniversary of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival Concludes](https://caribbean-sailing.com/its-a-wrap-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-bvi-spring-regatta-and-sailing-festival-concludes/) - Seventy boats and five days of outstanding racing in champagne BVI conditions concluded on Sunday with a fabulous firework display presented by the BVI Government in celebration of the successful conclusion of the 50th Anniversary of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Hundreds of competitors, their families, and friends as well as many from
- [Sint Maarten takes home a silver medal at the Antigua Laser Open Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-takes-home-a-silver-medal-at-the-antigua-laser-open-championship/) - Last weekend on March 25th and 26th Emma Lennox, Rio Stomp, Melina de Vries and Veronica Destin competed in the Antigua Laser Open Championship in the Laser class. With heavy winds it was an exhausting but very nice weekend sailing in Falmouth harbour, Antigua. Antigua’s Emili Gaillard took the win in the Laser 4.7 class
- [50th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Starts Friday – blissfully perfect conditions for 71 boats registered!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/50th-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival-starts-friday-blissfully-perfect-conditions-for-71-boats-registered/) - Registration for the 50th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival is underway and outstanding conditions are forecasted for three days of racing in the Spring Regatta March 31 through April 2. “Conditions for Friday and through the weekend are going to be perfect,” Bob Phillips, Regatta Chairman said. “We are expecting winds in the mid
- [Scrub Island Invitational Turns On Another Great Party!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/scrub-island-invitational-turns-on-another-great-party/) - BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 50th anniversary celebrations are well underway, with another day of perfect racing conditions for the 6th Annual Scrub Island Invitational, an 11 NM race to a spectacular finish off Scrub Island. Five racing divisions set off at 10am, with an easterly breeze of 15 knots. Today’s winners are: CSA
- [Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup - BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/round-tortola-race-for-the-nanny-cay-cup-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival/) - Cape 31 Flying Jenny Takes First in Class and Wins the Nanny Cay Cup Tortola, BVI – March 28, 2023. Under BVI blue skies and warm trade winds, the Cape 31 Flying Jenny won class in today’s race around Tortola, also taking home the Nanny Cay Cup for fastest corrected time (4:19:17) – the first time
- [As the Winch Turns: Day 4 (Bucket Regatta)](https://caribbean-sailing.com/as-the-winch-turns-day-4-bucket-regatta/) - Racing is officially over but plenty of Bucketeers are basking in the afterglow of last night’s final Awards Ceremony and Party. The joyous celebration, with hundreds of people in attendance, took place at the White House Museum on the far side of Gustavia Harbor where a giant outdoor stage embraced special award winners and top-three
- [What They Said: 2023 (Bucket Regatta)](https://caribbean-sailing.com/what-they-said-2023-bucket-regatta/) - “This was Perseverance’s first appearance at a Superyacht regatta and she loved it. We had the overall perspective to just go out, sail well, keep it simple and overall have fun. We achieved all of the above! “The boat sailed well and we learnt a lot about “different modeing” for the boat where we have
- [Day 3: Fabulous Finish! ( Bucket Regatta)](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-3-fabulous-finish-bucket-regatta/) - After sailing in the reverse direction over yesterday’s “Not so Wiggly” course, 25 Superyacht teams today posted their final scores for the 2023 Bucket Regatta to determine winners in five pursuit-racing classes. The wind on this last day of the three-day series toned down ever so slightly to 18-24 knots, giving sailors somewhat of a
- [As the Winch Turns: Day 3](https://caribbean-sailing.com/as-the-winch-turns-day-3/) - Good news or bad news first? Okay, bad news is that last night’s Bucket Yacht Hop had to be cancelled due to the dangerous surge at the dock and a low number of yachts committed to docking at the Capitainerie rather than the outer Harbor. Good news was that the party still went on. Replacing
- [Day 2: Super Winds, Super Racing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-2-super-winds-super-racing/) - High winds on day two of the St. Barths Bucket again tested the tenacity and talent aboard 25 Superyacht teams, which were working to improve their positions before tomorrow’s final race. The “Not So Wiggly” courses set on the west side of the island ranged between 23 and 26 nautical miles for five classes, two
- [As the Winch Turns: Day 2 (Bucket Regatta)](https://caribbean-sailing.com/as-the-winch-turns-day-2-bucket-regatta/) - Last night’s first Daily Awards Presentation took place at the Bucket Marquee where post-racing socializing was a hit with Bucketeers. Thanks to our Safe Harbor Marinas Friend of the Bucket for helping with the presentation of the trophies and Perrier-Joulet champagne to the happy winners. Soon after the awards, the Bucket Bash rocked the docks
- [Day 1: The Hardiest Prevail (Barth Bucket)](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-1-the-hardiest-prevail-barth-bucket/) - Sailing counterclockwise around the island in an 18-25 knot northerly, 25 Superyachts sailed their first of three racing days at the St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2023. The testing conditions forced three entries to withdraw due to equipment failure and some to limp across the finish line; however, others seemed to have the luck of the
- [As the Winch Turns: Day 1 Bucket Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/as-the-winch-turns-day-1-bucket-regatta/) - The Bucket starts today! And while most teams have spent the last few days prepping for racing, the light-air practice undertaken on the water most likely was not a perfect match for conditions expected to prevail on the tail end of a front that passed through last night. Nevertheless, action at the Bucket Bar, which
- [Zig Zag and Action celebrate in Antigua.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/zig-zag-and-action-celebrate-in-antigua/) - The final race of the 2023 Superyacht Challenge Antigua was held off the South Coast of Antigua on Sunday 12 March. The weather this year was more Mediterranean than Caribbean but the spirit of regatta was unchanged. Now in its 12th edition, the Superyacht Challenge Antigua is an exciting, friendly event, designed to be solely
- [BVI Spring Regatta Boats and Crews Settling in for 50th Anniversary](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bvi-spring-regatta-boats-and-crews-settling-in-for-50th-anniversary/) - First up – Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup starts Tuesday 10am Tortola, BVI – March 27, 2023. Registration is open and familiar faces along with new have started to appear on the docks at Nanny Cay as boats, their crews, friends, and families start rolling in for the BVI Spring Regatta special edition
- [Privateer, Blitz, Flying Jenny, Lady M, Bill T & FiDeLa Class Winners @ 49th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/privateer-blitz-flying-jenny-lady-m-bill-t-fidela-class-winners-49th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - Privateer, Blitz, Flying Jenny, Lady M, Bill T & FiDeLa Class Winners @ 49th St. Thomas International Regatta St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Smart starts. Minimal mistakes. Fast finishes. These are among the successful strategies of class winners at the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). Nearly 50 yachts, racing in CSA handicap and one-design classes,
- [BVI Spring Regatta Proud to Celebrate 50 years with Long-Standing Sponsors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bvi-spring-regatta-proud-to-celebrate-50-years-with-long-standing-sponsors/) - Awesome sponsors = awesome event! Tortola, BVI – March 26, 2023 - Tortola, BVI – March 20, 2023. Sailing events are complicated to organize, with many moving parts onshore and on the water. Without the sponsors who jump on board to support the BVI Spring Regatta each year, it would be almost impossible to run this internationally beloved
- [Leads Taken, Leads Lessened & Leads Lengthened on Day 2 – 49th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/leads-taken-leads-lessened-leads-lengthened-on-day-2-49th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Leads taken, leads lessened and leads lengthened summed up the second day of racing in the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta. Nearly 50 yachts, racing in CSA handicap and one-design classes, spanning from 24- to 70-foot vessels, and with skippers and crews hailing from the Caribbean, USA, Europe, and Australia, raced
- [Champagne Sailing Conditions on Day 1 – 49th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/champagne-sailing-conditions-on-day-1-49th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - sSt. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Like the cork popping on a bottle of champagne, nearly 50 hot racing yachts shot over the start line this morning on the first day of racing in the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta. Courses set along the islands, rocks, and cays off St. Thomas's south side proved competitive in
- [Flying Jenny & Chili Pepper Win Classes @ Round the Rocks Race – 49th St. Thomas International Regatta Kicks Off Friday](https://caribbean-sailing.com/flying-jenny-chili-pepper-win-classes-round-the-rocks-race-49th-st-thomas-international-regatta-kicks-off-friday/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Over a dozen sleek sailing yachts raced counter-clockwise around the neighboring island of St. John under a mix of sun, squalls, and winds blowing 18 to 20 knots from the northeast in today’s Round the Rocks Race. In the end, the USA’s Sandra Askew’s Cape 31, Flying Jenny, won the
- [Countdown to the 50th edition BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/countdown-to-the-50th-edition-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival/) - Competition always robust among local competitors! Tortola, BVI – March 20, 2023 - With just one week to go, local Caribbean boats are preparing to join the 70 strong fleet for this year’s special edition – the 50th anniversary – of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. The J/130 Bad Decisions, owned and skippered
- [STIR-Up the Sailing Fun! – 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta, March 24-26, 2023, Round the Rocks Race, March 23 – Still Time to Enter](https://caribbean-sailing.com/stir-up-the-sailing-fun-2023-st-thomas-international-regatta-march-24-26-2023-round-the-rocks-race-march-23-still-time-to-enter/) - 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). There’s
- [Carib Is The Official Beer of Antigua Sailing Week 2023](https://caribbean-sailing.com/carib-is-the-official-beer-of-antigua-sailing-week-2023/) - Organizers or Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) are excited to announce the return of leading Caribbean brewery's Carib Beer as the Official Beer of the 2023 event. The partnership between Carib Beer and ASW is a perfect match. Both entities represent the laid back Caribbean lifestyle and fun in the sun for everyone. The event attracts a diverse crowd of
- [Chartering great boats for the 50th edition of BVI Spring Regatta - March 27-April 2, 2023](https://caribbean-sailing.com/chartering-great-boats-for-the-50th-edition-of-bvi-spring-regatta-march-27-april-2-2023/) - Regatta first-timers look forward to the ease of racing a charter boat! Tortola, BVI – March 13, 2023 - David Pritchard has been around boats and sailing his whole life. Until recently he used to run Gill North America, retiring in 2019 to spend more time sailing in cool places like the BVI. He’s racing the
- [English Harbour Rum onboard for ASW 54](https://caribbean-sailing.com/english-harbour-rum-onboard-for-asw-54/) - Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) organizers are pleased to announce the renewal of a multi-year sponsorship with Antigua Distillery Limited. Counting over 3 decades of partnership with Antigua Distillery Limited, the renewal will ensure another 3 years of smooth sailing with English Harbour 5 year old Rum (EHR5) as the Official and Exclusive rum of the event, available
- [Newcomers & Returning Racers, Ocean Surfari Sponsors Volunteer Shirts – 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta, March 24-26, 2023, Round the Rocks Race, March 23 – Enter Now!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/newcomers-returning-racers-ocean-surfari-sponsors-volunteer-shirts-2023-st-thomas-international-regatta-march-24-26-2023-round-the-rocks-race-march-23-enter-now/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. It’s a must-do! The 49th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) will see a mix of newcomers and returning racers, underscoring this ‘Crown Jewel of Caribbean Regatta’s’ bucket-list attraction. Some 50 yachts are expected to race in this event, set for March 24-26, 2023, and hosted at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC). There’s still time
- [Wrap Up: Friendly & Fierce Competiton at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/wrap-up-friendly-fierce-competiton-at-the-43rd-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - The high quality of competition and organization for the 43rd Regatta was admired by judges, sailors, and the local community. March 6, 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - Sun-tanned, grinning and on that post-racing ‘high’ from a successful regatta, the competitors, families and friends at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta are now packing
- [Day 3: Intense Racing Around the Island at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-3-intense-racing-around-the-island-at-the-43rd-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Today the fleet circumnavigated St. Maarten/Martin in the famous Around the Island Race March 4, 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - The famous Around the Island Race at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta took place this year on Saturday, the penultimate race day. PRO Mark Townsend had made an early call to shift the race, which
- [Cape 31s to show at 50th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/cape-31s-to-show-at-50th-anniversary-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival/) - Diverse Fleet & Near-Perfect Conditions Beckon Sailors Tortola, BVI – March 6, 2023 - The Cape 31 is a relatively new fun sport boat quickly making waves around the world for its performance across a varied range of conditions. The boat was developed in South Africa to perform in Cape Town, one of the world’s windiest
- [Day 4: Left to the Last Race at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-4-left-to-the-last-race-at-the-43rd-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - For many of the highly competitive fleets, it was all down to the last race of the Regatta March 5, 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - It was another sunny Sunday in St. Maarten for the final day’s racing at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. With slightly lighter winds forecasted, PRO Mark Townsend set two
- [Day 2: The Next Generation Takes the Lead at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-2-the-next-generation-takes-the-lead-at-the-43rd-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - The breeze was back to traditional tradewinds, allowing the next generation to bring the energy and take some wins! https://youtu.be/dZ-95u__JqA March 3, 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - The presence of more than 1000 competitors plus families, friends and supporters at the 43rd St Maarten Heineken Regatta is creating a stir not only onshore, but also on
- [Day 1: Catching the Breeze at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-1-catching-the-breeze-at-the-43rd-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - March 2, 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - After several days of preparation, the first race day at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta saw the competitors streaming out through the lifting bridge into the open waters of Simpson Bay. With two separate course areas set, the fleet split left or right to rendezvous within their
- [Will the winners in Antigua be the winners in Saint Barth?](https://caribbean-sailing.com/will-the-winners-in-antigua-be-the-winners-in-saint-barth/) - The 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 took place on February 17-24, 2023. The competitors raced a circuit of 670 miles, starting and finishing in Antigua. Many of the future adversaries in the 12th edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille performed admirably in this nautical challenge. Most notably the outstanding results
- [Antiguan sailor Emily Gaillard, becomes the youngest person to compete in the Caribbean RORC 600 at 15 years old](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antiguan-sailor-emily-gaillard-becomes-the-youngest-person-to-compete-in-the-caribbean-rorc-600-at-15-years-old/) - 15-year-old Antiguan sailor Emily Gaillard, and the 2022 Caribbean Dinghy Championship Optimist Winner continues to excel at the Optimist World Championships in Turkey. Emily Gaillard, made history this week as the youngest person ever on record to compete in the Caribbean RORC 600. Emily participated as a crewmember of the Farr65 “Spirit of Juno”, sailing
- [JUST TWO DAYS LEFT!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/just-two-days-left/) - This a reminder that our special Early Bird offer for discounted registration expires on 28th February so you just need to register on our website beforehand. Meanwhile, we continue to receive a lot of interest from would-be participating boats and there are well over 35 definite entries so far - very encouraging given our late start
- [Simply the Best: 2023 RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/simply-the-best-2023-rorc-caribbean-600/) - 25 February, Antigua: The 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 featured close completion right through the 70-boat fleet. Nearly 600 crew from 30 different countries raced the ‘600, which is now well established as the ‘must-do’ offshore race in the Caribbean. The trade winds blew and the swell kicked up, giving teams fantastic sailing conditions
- [Pyewacket 70 announced Overall Winner of the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/pyewacket-70-announced-overall-winner-of-the-2023-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Roy P. Disney’s Pyewacket 70 (USA) - Overall winner of the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600 © Tim Wright/Photoaction.com The Royal Ocean Racing Club announce that the overall winner of the 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is Roy P. Disney’s Pyewacket 70 (USA). None of the teams still racing under IRC has any realistic
- [Challenging Conditions during the second day of the Hoedemaker Series.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/challenging-conditions-during-the-second-day-of-the-hoedemaker-series/) - Simpson Bay, February 20th, 2023 Seventeen (17) participants raced in the second day of the Hoedemaker Series, last Saturday, February 18th. The Hoedemaker Series are part of the Grant Thornton Dinghy Season Championship and is hosted and organized by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. During the second day of the series the race committee saw
- [Warm Water.  Hot Racing.  Awesome Sponsors.  Parties Every Single Night.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/warm-water-hot-racing-awesome-sponsors-parties-every-single-night/) - March 27 - April 2, 2023 Get your fun game on at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the BVI Spring Regatta Tortola, British Virgin Islands – February 22, 2023. A golden occasion for the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival as it celebrates fifty years of sailboat racing in the pristine waters of the British Virgin Islands.
- [Close racing abounds in the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/close-racing-abounds-in-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Day 3 PM Race Update 22 February, Antigua - Day 3 PM Race Update: With line honours decided for both Multihull and Monohull boats in the RORC Caribbean 600, the focus turns onto the Class Winners and the ultimate prize; the Overall Win under IRC for the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy. Forty-one boats are still racing
- [Pyewacket 70 takes Monohull Line Honours in the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/pyewacket-70-takes-monohull-line-honours-in-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - 22 February, Antigua: Roy P. Disney’s Pyewacket 70 (USA) has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 42 hours 45 mins 06 secs. Two generations of the Disney family have raced boats under the Pyewacket name. The latest Pyewacket 70 is a turbo-charged Volvo 70 with a
- [Zoulou triumph by 11 seconds - RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/zoulou-triumph-by-11-seconds-rorc-caribbean-600/) - 21 February, Antigua: After over 30 hours of racing at speeds approaching 40 knots, MOD70 Zoulou sailed by Erik Maris (FRA) won Multihull Line Honours in the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600 by just 11 seconds. Zoulou completed the 600-mile race in just under 31 hours. Giovanni Soldini’s Maserati Multi70 (ITA) endured the pain of
- [Heaven and Hell on Day Two](https://caribbean-sailing.com/heaven-and-hell-on-day-two/) - 21 February, Antigua: At the break of dawn on the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, Giovanni Soldini’s Maserati Multi70 (ITA) was in pole position, an hour inside race record pace for the 600 mile race. Video footage from on board Maserati reveals hellish conditions on deck at over 30 knots of boat speed
- [Full on Foam Up for Antigua 360](https://caribbean-sailing.com/full-on-foam-up-for-antigua-360-2/) - Antigua 360 Race - 17th February 2023 With 25 knots of wind and a three metre swell, the fifth race of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series was a full-on foam up. The Antigua 360 Race was a blast from beginning to end, with numerous squalls screeching in from the Atlantic, giving the RORC fleet a
- [Fast pace for RORC Caribbean 600 start](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fast-pace-for-rorc-caribbean-600-start/) - Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and supported by Antigua Yacht Club, the 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started on time at 11:00 AST on Monday 20th February. Seventy boats racing under IRC, Class40 and MOCRA Rules, with crew from 30 different countries, started the epic race. At the start outside Nelson’s
- [The Start of the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-start-of-the-2023-rorc-caribbean-600/) - https://youtu.be/bvehaCVWSbU Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and supported by Antigua Yacht Club, the 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started on time at 11:00 AST on Monday 20th February. Seventy boats racing under IRC, Class40 and MOCRA Rules, with crews from 30 different countries, started the epic race. At the start outside
- [Over 90 International Teams Registered for the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/over-90-international-teams-registered-for-the-43rd-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - 17 February 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - With over 90 teams representing more than 25 nations from as far afield as Australia, Norway and Sweden, Canada, Poland and Greece, competitors and their yachts are starting to congregate now in the crystal clear waters around St.Maarten. The 43rd edition of this not-to-be-missed regatta takes
- [Full-on Foam Up for Antigua 360](https://caribbean-sailing.com/full-on-foam-up-for-antigua-360/) - #Caribbean600 With 25 knots of wind and a three-metre swell, the fifth race of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series was a full-on foam up. The Antigua 360 Race was a blast from beginning to end, with numerous squalls screeching in from the Atlantic, giving the RORC fleet a hosing from above and below. RORC
- [RORC Caribbean 600 – An International Affair](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-an-international-affair/) - The 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starts on 20th February at 11:00 AST (UTC-4). Seventy boats worldwide are ready in Antigua for the non-stop 600nm race around 11 Caribbean islands. With over 550 sailors from 30 nations participating, the RORC Caribbean 600 is truly an international affair. On Monday 20th February, the first
- [RORC Caribbean 600 - How to Follow the Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-how-to-follow-the-race-2/) - Start Antigua - Monday 20th February 2023 #Caribbean600 Track the fleet, YouTube Live Stream and follow the race updates via the website, Live blog and RORC social media A spectacular fleet of 71 boats, ranging from 29ft (9m) to 82ft (25m) will take the start of the 14th edition of the 600 nautical miles RORC
- [RORC Nelson's Cup Series - Thrilling Racing in Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-nelsons-cup-series-thrilling-racing-in-antigua/) - Day Two - 15th February 2023 The international fleet enjoyed two more races on the second day of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series. Compared to the first day, the wind speed in the combat zone was up to 20 knots from the east-nor-east. Race winners on Day 2 were Marie Tabarly’s 73ft ketch Pen
- [RORC Nelson’s Cup Series - Champagne Opener](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-nelsons-cup-series-champagne-opener/) - The RORC Nelson’s Cup Series got underway on time in spectacular conditions off the south coast of Antigua. With tropical heat, 16 knots from the east and a significant swell, the south coast of Antigua produced awe-inspiring racing. Race winners were Niklas Zennström’s CF 520 Rán 8 (SWE), OnDeck’s Farr 65 Spirit of Juno (ANT)
- [New Entries, New Trophy, New Prize Bags from The K3 Company – 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta, March 24-26, 2023](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-entries-new-trophy-new-prize-bags-from-the-k3-company-2023-st-thomas-international-regatta-march-24-26-2023/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The countdown is on! The first horn on the start of the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) is only five weeks away. Some 50 yachts are expected to race in this event, set for March 24-26, 2023, and hosted at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC). There’s still time to
- [CORRECTION - RORC Nelson’s Cup Series starts Valentine’s Day](https://caribbean-sailing.com/correction-rorc-nelsons-cup-series-starts-valentines-day/) - RORC Nelson’s Cup Series starts Valentine’s Day Antigua - 14th to 24th February 2023 Antigua, 13 February 2023: Antigua, West Indies - Racing at the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Nelson’s Cup Series starts on February 14th in Antigua. Teams from three continents will compete, with entries from Antigua, Australia, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, France, Poland,
- [It’s a Wrap! A Look Back at the Wet and Wild 5th Edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally](https://caribbean-sailing.com/its-a-wrap-a-look-back-at-the-wet-and-wild-5th-edition-of-the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-race-and-rally/) - February 6, 2023 - Simpson Bay, Herb McCormick Simpson Bay, St Maarten: With a record-setting number of participants and a whole new element added to the festivities—a dedicated cruising rally run in conjunction with the racing regatta that’s been the hallmark of the event—the fifth running of the annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally,
- [One-Design Diam 24 Cry Baby and Offshore Trifecta Champ Fujin Top Winners of CMC V.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/one-design-diam-24-cry-baby-and-offshore-trifecta-champ-fujin-top-winners-of-cmc-v/) - February 5, 2023 - Simpson Bay, Herb McCormick In a spectacular conclusion to what had been a sensational fifth edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally, the racing classes and rally fleet converged along the southwestern shores of St. Maarten today to wrap up three remarkable days of sailing. Under colourful, billowing spinnakers
- [International Fleet set for RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/international-fleet-set-for-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Over 70 teams from 16 different nations are expected for the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600, with a dozen or more boats racing in the inaugural RORC Nelson’s Cup Series. Racing action for the new series starts on Valentine’s Day Tuesday February 14th. The final event of the four-race series will be the 14th edition of
- [Callisto wins the 35th Pineapple Cup - Montego Bay Race!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/callisto-wins-the-35th-pineapple-cup-montego-bay-race/) - The Silver perpetual trophy was presented to Callisto at the Pineapple Cup Awards Evening presented by Appleton Estate celebrating the 2023 race. Pictured Above: Top - Callisto Racing with the silver Pineapple Cup, Bottom Left - Pyewacket70, Bottom Right - Rikki Last night the Montego Bay Yacht Club celebrated
- [Great dinghy racing during the first day of the Hoedemaker Series.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/great-dinghy-racing-during-the-first-day-of-the-hoedemaker-series/) - Seventeen (17) participants raced in the first day of the Hoedemaker Series, last Saturday, January 27th. The Hoedemaker Series are part of the Grant Thornton Dinghy Season Championship and is hosted and organized by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. This first day of the series competitors from the Friars Bay Sailing School, Club de Voile
- [Five Years of Flight! Record-Setting Fleet Gathering in St. Maarten for Fifth Anniversary Running of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge V](https://caribbean-sailing.com/five-years-of-flight-record-setting-fleet-gathering-in-st-maarten-for-fifth-anniversary-running-of-the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-v/) - The countdown is in full swing. A record-setting field of over 30 racing and cruising multihulls are in the process of gathering and preparing for the fifth running of the growing, prestigious Caribbean Multihull Challenge V Race and Rally, scheduled to take place from February 3-5. And as the fleet and the regatta continues to
- [REGISTRATION IS OPEN! INTERNATIONAL OPTIMIST REGATTA, TOTE CLINIC & TOTE TEAM RACE SET FOR JUNE 12-18, 2023](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-is-open-international-optimist-regatta-tote-clinic-tote-team-race-set-for-june-12-18-2023/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Registration is open! The 30th anniversary International Optimist Regatta (IOR), the TOTE Clinic, and the TOTE Team Race will take place from June 12-18, 2023, at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. More specifically, the TOTE Clinic takes place June 12-14, followed by the TOTE Team Race, June 15, and the IOR June
- [St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Welcomes Top Caribbean Talent](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-maarten-heineken-regatta-welcomes-top-caribbean-talent/) - International-Reggae breakthrough artist Koffee - to headline for the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 25 January 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - Organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta are proud to announce Koffee, Grammy Award Winning, International Reggae-Star, will be performing live in St. Maarten on March 5th 2023, for the upcoming 43rd edition of
- [Caribbean Multihull Challenge Reaching New Heights!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-multihull-challenge-reaching-new-heights/) - With 30 entries in hand, and almost two weeks more before the entry deadline of 2 February; the CMC is setting its sights on the next goal of reaching up to 35 entries in this unique young multihulls-only regatta. 30 is about double the level that we had in 2022! Record-setting SXM skipper and present
- [Pen Duick VI and Pata Negra celebrate in Grenada](https://caribbean-sailing.com/pen-duick-vi-and-pata-negra-celebrate-in-grenada/) - Sunday 22nd January, Grenada: Marie Tabarly’s 73ft ketch Pen Duick VI (FRA) finished the RORC Transatlantic Race on Sunday 22nd January in an elapsed time of 13 days 19 hours 33 mins 53 secs. Proudly displaying the flag of the Yacht Club de France, the Pen Duick crew of 12 is the youngest in the
- [Bravissima Maserati! - Maserati set new Multihull Race Record](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bravissima-maserati-maserati-set-new-multihull-race-record/) - On Friday 13th January 2023 at 19:46:26 UTC, Giovanni Soldini’s Maserati Multi70 took Multihull Line Honours in the 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race. Maserati’s elapsed time sets a new Multihull Race Record for the RORC Transatlantic Race of 5 days 5 hours 46 mins 26 secs, smashing the previous record by just under 17 hours.
- [25 competitors battled during the 2023 Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/25-competitors-battled-during-the-2023-grant-thornton-multiclass-regatta/) - January 16, 2023 – Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten The Sint Maarten Yacht Club hosted the Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta this past weekend January 14 and 15th. 25 teams participated from 3 different Caribbean sailing clubs, including Club de Voile de Friar’s Bay from Saint Martin, Saint Barths Yacht Club and the Sint Maarten Yacht Club
- [Teasing Machine IRC Overall Winner - 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/teasing-machine-irc-overall-winner-2023-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - Thursday 19 January, Grenada West Indies: RORC Vice Commodore Eric de Turckheim, racing his NMYD 54 Teasing Machine (FRA) is the overall winner under IRC for the 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race. While 10 boats are still racing, none of them can beat Teasing Machine’s corrected time under IRC for overall victory. However, the battle is still on for those
- [Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge goes to Ting Too l 2023 Memebership](https://caribbean-sailing.com/latitude-18-halyard-challenge-goes-to-ting-too-l-2023-memebership/) - . From Top to Bottom: Ting Too; the Fleet; Chris Haycraft with Mark Stephenson; Happy Pigs!’ Team Whoop Whoop © RBVIYC / TRand The 2023 racing season got off to a flying start with the Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge. A sparkling BVI sailing day treated the three trimarans to ideal race conditions on Saturday
- [I Love Poland win the IMA Transatlantic Trophy 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race – Monohull Line Honours](https://caribbean-sailing.com/i-love-poland-win-the-ima-transatlantic-trophy-2023-rorc-transatlantic-race-monohull-line-honours/) - Tuesday 17 January, Grenada: The Polish National Foundation’s Volvo 70 I Love Poland (POL), skippered by Grzegorz Baranowski crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on Tuesday 17th January 2023. Taking Monohull Line Honours in under nine days, the all-Polish team lifted the IMA Transatlantic Trophy. I Love Poland Crew:
- [The Moorings Onboard as Sponsor of 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta, March 24-26, 2023 – Early Entry Discount Ends January 31, 2023](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-moorings-onboard-as-sponsor-of-2023-st-thomas-international-regatta-march-24-26-2023-early-entry-discount-ends-january-31-2023/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Check the box on your Bucket List today! Enter the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 24-26, 2023, yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=15496. Pay only US $170, or 50% off the regular entry fee, until January 31, 2023. Everyone is invited! CSA racing, cruising, and bareboat classes; ORC; Large Multihull; Hobie Waves,
- [Newsflash: Maserati Multi70 takes Multihull Line Honours](https://caribbean-sailing.com/newsflash-maserati-multi70-takes-multihull-line-honours/) - RORC Transatlantic Race – Multihull Line Honours Govanni Soldini’s Maserati Multi70 crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on Friday 13th January 2023 at 19:46:26 UTC. Maserati Multi70 elapsed time sets a new Multihull Race Record for the RORC Transatlantic Race of 05 days 05 hours 46 mins 26 secs. Maserati
- [The Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta 2023 took place this weekend!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-grant-thornton-multiclass-regatta-2023-took-place-this-weekend/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club hosted the Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta over the weekend of January 14 and 15, 2023. This 2-day event welcomed sailors in the following 6 classes: Optimist, RS Zest, Laser Standard, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7 and RS Quests. So far 25 entries have been received. Besides the sailors from the Sint
- [2023 Y2K Program Launches with Axxess Marine](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2023-y2k-program-launches-with-axxess-marine/) - Antigua Sailing Week is delighted to announce the return of Axxess Marine as a sponsor of the Youth to Keelboat (Y2K) program throughout the event which runs April 29 – May 5, 2023. The Y2K program is a structured pathway which provides an opportunity for local youth sailors to participate in competitive keelboat sailing during Antigua
- [Maserati celebrate with Snowflake and Zoulou in Grenada: RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/maserati-celebrate-with-snowflake-and-zoulou-in-grenada-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - https://youtu.be/ws0vYuBVqCg Saturday 14 January, Grenada: An impromptu RORC Transatlantic Race Multihull Awards was held at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. Crew from Maserati Multi70, Snowflake and Zoulou gathered dockside. Past RORC Admiral and the Secretary General of the IMA, Andrew McIrvine presented Maserati Multi70 skipper Giovanni Soldini with the RORC Transatlantic Race Multihull Trophy. Chinel Sandy, representing the
- [Flesh wounds and record pace in RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/flesh-wounds-and-record-pace-in-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - Update: Day Five 0800 UTC 12th January, Race Update: Day Five: At 0800 UTC on the fifth day of the RORC Transatlantic Race, three 70ft trimarans are under 1,000 miles from the finish at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Grenada. Giovanni Soldini’s Maserati Multi70 (ITA) is 782nm from the finish, leading the multihull class. MOD70 Zoulou (FRA) with Erik
- [Strategy in play for RORC Transatlantic Race - Day](https://caribbean-sailing.com/strategy-in-play-for-rorc-transatlantic-race-day/) - Update: Day Three 1200 UTC 10th January, Update: Day Three 1200 UTC: At 1200 UTC on the third day of the RORC Transatlantic Race all of the teams have now left the Canary Islands and should not see land again until they arrive in the Caribbean. After two nights at sea, the rhythm of life
- [Speed dials rising in RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/speed-dials-rising-in-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - Speed dials rising in RORC Transatlantic Race Update: Day Two 1000 UTC Calero Marinas - Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife, Canary Islands to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada 9th January, Update: Day Two 1000 UTC: At 1000 UTC on the second day of the RORC Transatlantic Race, three 70ft trimarans are now powered up on a
- [Champagne start for the RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/champagne-start-for-the-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - Sunday 9th January, Lanzarote: A flotilla of spectator boats and a huge crowd in Marina Lanzarote witnessed the start of the 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race, which is supported by Calero Marinas, the International Maxi Association and the Yacht Club de France. In glorious conditions, the fleet got away to a clean downwind start, a mile
- [RORC Transatlantic Race - Dock Talk in Lanzarote + How to follow the race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-transatlantic-race-dock-talk-in-lanzarote-how-to-follow-the-race/) - The 9th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race starts from Marina Lanzarote on Sunday 8th January, supported by Calero Marinas, the International Maxi Association and the Yacht Club de France. Crews are in final preparation for the 3,000-mile race to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada, with navigators and tacticians studying the latest weather data.
- [Steve Cole Appointed new RORC Racing Manager](https://caribbean-sailing.com/steve-cole-appointed-new-rorc-racing-manager/) - The Royal Ocean Racing Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Cole as the new Racing Manager from 1st January 2023, succeeding Chris Stone who will continue as a consultant to the Race Management team for the new Nelson’s Cup series in Antigua and the 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. Steve
- [Caribbean Multihull Challenge V Sees Record Entries](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-multihull-challenge-v-sees-record-entries/) - When the 5th annual CMC begins on 3 February a record number of entries will be on the books. As the New Year rolls in there is already a 30-plus per cent increase over 2022; with time left in January for this number to grow. “From a high of 18 boats in 2022, we hope
- [Record Breaking forecast for RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/record-breaking-forecast-for-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - Marina Lanzarote, 4 January 2023: Near perfect, record conditions are forecast for the start of the RORC Transatlantic Race, supported by Calero Marinas, the International Maxi Association and the Yacht Club de France. The international fleet is set to depart Marina Lanzarote on Sunday 8th January. Weather forecasts are predicting five days or more of 20
- [RORC Nelson’s Cup Series set for Antigua - Notice of Race available](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-nelsons-cup-series-set-for-antigua-notice-of-race-available/) - Deep into the winter months of the Northern Hemisphere, Antigua is blessed with warm trade winds and ocean swell. The RORC Caribbean 600 is a bucket-list offshore event for thousands of Corinthian and professional sailors,­­ and for 2023 and beyond, the desire for more boats to participate in a variety of races has led to the creation
- [2023 Montego Bay Pineapple Cup Open for Entries](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2023-montego-bay-pineapple-cup-open-for-entries/) - The seasons are starting to change in much of the northern hemisphere, signaling the time is now to plan your winter sailing races. And there's no better race to put on the calendar than the Pineapple Cup-Montego Bay Race! The 35th edition of this biennial race will take place with two starts on 21-22 January
- [Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2023](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classic-yacht-regatta-2023/) - The Antigua Yacht Club has great pleasure in announcing that, as from next year, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will be run by a new team headed by Paul Deeth. The vision is to restore the Regatta to founder Kenny Coombs’ original concept of “like-minded people getting together to share their passion in racing stunning
- [Great vibe during the 19th Annual edition of the La Course de L´Alliance, to St. Barths and Anguilla](https://caribbean-sailing.com/great-vibe-during-the-19th-annual-edition-of-the-la-course-de-lalliance-to-st-barths-and-anguilla/) - Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – December 7, 2022 The nineteenth edition of La Course De L´Alliance took place last weekend, organized by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. After not being able to race to Anguilla and St. Barths for 2 years due to travel restrictions, this year the fleet was able to return to the
- [Twenty-six competitors competed in a successful first day of the Aberson Series for the win.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/twenty-six-competitors-competed-in-a-successful-first-day-of-the-aberson-series-for-the-win/) - St. Maarten, Simpson Bay, November 28th 2022. On Saturday November 26th twenty-seven (27) candidates participated in the first day of the Aberson Series. The Aberson Series are part of the Grant Thronton Dingy Season Championship. The second race day of the Aberson Series will be sailed on December 17th. Competitors from the Saint Barths Yacht
- [James Balentien from Curacao overall Winner of the 17th Annual Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/james-balentien-from-curacao-overall-winner-of-the-17th-annual-sol-st-maarten-optimist-championship/) - Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – November 21, 2022 Twenty-six youth sailors from six different countries competed in the 17th annual Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship, this weekend. With sailors from the Antigua Yacht Club, St. Kitts and Nevis Sailing Association, Club de Voile de Friar’s Bay (St. Martin), Youth Sailing Curacao, Saint Barth Yacht Club,
- [2022 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2022-nanny-cay-round-tortola-race/) - 2022 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race . 2022 overall winners Ting Too; Godspeed crosses ahead of Jitterbug; Passing Guana Island; New Beginnings, 1st Cruiser Seven boats took on the 2022 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race on Saturday 12 November in a race that will go down in history as one of the longest on record!
- [CSA 2023 Performance Long Sleeve Shirt Sponsored by Seahawk Paint is now available](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-2023-performance-long-sleeve-shirt-sponsored-by-seahawk-paint-is-now-available/) - Our 2023 long-sleeve performance shirt is now available, sponsored by Seahawk Paint. Seahawk has been our sponsor since 2019 which we appreciate that way we can provide a high-quality branded shirt to our supporters. You will be wearing our logo across the chest and a map of all the major regattas happening around the Caribbean
- [Hitchhikers Guide to the Caribbean Circuit](https://caribbean-sailing.com/hitchhikers-guide-to-the-caribbean-circuit/) - News Article in the Sailing in Canada By Larry Huibers If you’ve done it; you get it, if you haven’t; I’m betting you’ve spent a little (or a lot) of time dreaming of living the barefoot, lime in your beer lifestyle. Azure waters of the Caribbean calls us like the sirens of the sea. For
- [26 competitors expected to participate in the Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship this weekend.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/26-competitors-expected-to-participate-in-the-sol-st-maarten-optimist-championship-this-weekend/) - November 14th, 2022 - Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is ready to host the 17th Annual edition of the Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship on November 19 and 20, 2022. Participants from the following islands are confirmed: Curacao, Antigua, Saint Barths, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Martin and Sint Maarten. A
- [The first Keelboat race of the 2022-2023 Grant Thornton Keelboat Championship.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-first-keelboat-race-of-the-2022-2023-grant-thornton-keelboat-championship/) - Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – October 30th, 2022. Eight competitors showed up at the starting line last Sunday, for the first race of the Grant Thornton Keelboat Season Championship. 6 Boats sailed in the CSA 1 class and 2 Diam 24’s sailed in the CSA Multihull class. All races were organized by our youngest race
- [Grenada Sailing Week Announces Return to Full Program for January 2023 Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/grenada-sailing-week-announces-return-to-full-program-for-january-2023-regatta/) - The Organizing Authority of Grenada Sailing Week is excited to announce the return of Grenada’s premier sailing event under the title: The 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week, with title sponsorship from the Grenada Tourism Authority. After a break due to the pandemic and the successful return of an abbreviated regatta in 2022, the Organizing Authority
- [2022 Caribbean Dinghy Championship Hybrid Protest Committee Report](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2022-caribbean-dinghy-championship-hybrid-protest-committee-report/) - Summary The 2022 CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship comprised 27 boats in 6 classes, representing four countries with competitors aged seven to mid-sixties. The regatta was well-organized on-shore and on the water by a very competent team at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. The Race Committee comprised of - PRO: Paul Henriquez, a fully crewed signal
- [Team Antigua wins the Nations Cup during the 2022 Caribbean Dinghy Championship.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-antigua-wins-the-nations-cup-during-the-2022-caribbean-dinghy-championship/) - Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – October 23, 2022. Competitors were challenged with light conditions during the final day of the 2022 Caribbean Dinghy Championship in St. Maarten. However, the Race Committee was able to complete three races. “The whole weekend was a big success, said Race Officer Paul Henriques, I saw some great progress building
- [Bucket List Check: St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2023  Now Open for Registration!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bucket-list-check-st-maarten-heineken-regatta-2023-now-open-for-registration/) - From Maxis to fierce sports boats, friendly to professional crews, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is on everyone’s bucket list. And the first step in checking it off is registration – which is now open for the 43rd edition hosted 2-5 March, 2023! The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is a bucket-list event that often sits
- [REGISTRATION IS OPEN! - British Virgin Islands Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-is-open/) - British Virgin Islands Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Celebrating 50 years of Warm Water & Hot Racing March 27-April 2, 2023 Clear your schedule for March 27-April 2, 2023, and sign up today to join the party in 2023 for the 50th edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Registration is now open – visit
- [Registration is Open! - St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-is-open-2/) - Registration is Open! 49th St. Thomas International Regatta Set for March 24-26, 2023 St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Get ready to STIR up the fun! Registration is now open for the 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) (yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=15496), set for March 24-26, 2023. his is the place to be for world-class racing, and the chance
- [RYA Dinghy Instructor Course Spaces at the NSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rya-dinghy-instructor-course-spaces-at-the-nsa/) - RYA Dinghy Instructor Course Spaces at the NSA The NSA will be hosting an RYA Dinghy Instructor course from 17th-22nd November, with a one day pre-assessment followed by the 5 day course. Following the course the instructor will be qualified to teach: Sailing Scheme Levels 1, 2 and 3, Day Sailing, Seamanship Skills and Sailing with Spinnakers
- [Superyachts Set For a Thrilling 2023 in Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/superyachts-set-for-a-thrilling-2023-in-antigua/) - An exciting superyacht racing season is set for the Antigua in 2023 with a fantastic programme of racing including the 12th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua and the inaugural RORC Caribbean 600 Series. Images © Claire Matches The 12th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua is set for 6-12 March 2023. The regatta
- [Shake Out Those Sails for the PCYC Round Grenada Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/shake-out-those-sails-for-the-pcyc-round-grenada-regatta/) - PCYC is excited to announce that they are planning to go ahead with the Round Grenada Regatta next week 24-25 September 2022. Race up one side of the island one day and back down the other the next! Two days of racing, parties and limes!! Starting and finishing at Le Phare Bleu on the south
- [Announcing the RORC Caribbean 600 Series](https://caribbean-sailing.com/announcing-the-rorc-caribbean-600-series/) - The Royal Ocean Racing Club announces the inaugural RORC Caribbean 600 Series which will be based in Antigua from 14th to 24th February 2023. The series will include three days of racing followed by the main event; the 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. The RORC Caribbean 600 Series is open to boats racing
- [Classics Regatta to return to original format](https://caribbean-sailing.com/classics-regatta-to-return-to-original-format/) - The AYC Board of Directors has unanimously decided to return the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta to its original format and dates. Meanwhile, the AYC Board has welcomed the creation of a group, to be headed by Paul Deeth, to restore the Regatta to founder Kenny Coombs' personal concept of “like-minded people getting together to race
- [2022 CARIBBEAN SAILING WEEK DATES ANNOUNCED](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-week-07-08-2022/) - The CSA Annual Conference will take place from Friday, October 21 to Sunday, October 23, 2022. This year the Conference will take place in St.Maarten. The last 2 years the conference has taken place digitally due to Covid protocols preventing us to travel. For 2022 we are looking forward to welcoming everyone in person, to
- [Caribbean Winter Circuit Back with a Bang](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-winter-circuit-back-with-a-bang/) - The Caribbean Winter Circuit starts in January and offers great racing throughout the region every month up until early May. Now is the perfect time to plan which islands and regattas you are looking to participate in! Each island has its own unique regatta, offering competitive racing using the CSA Rating Rule as the handicap system
- [USA's Brill Win 29th International Optimist Regatta in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands](https://caribbean-sailing.com/usas-brill-win-29th-international-optimist-regatta-in-st-thomas-u-s-virgin-islands/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Good starts, consistent finishes, and having fun is what led the USA’s Beck Brill to win the 29th International Optimist Regatta (IOR), hosted at St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC), June 17 to 19. Thirteen-year-old Brill, representing Miami, FL’s Coconut Grove Sailing Club, was one of nearly 100 sailors from Puerto
- [New founders Trophy Honoring top Female Sailors- International Optimist Regatta, St. Thomas, US. Virgin Island - June 13-19, 2022](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-founders-trophy-honoring-top-female-sailors-international-optimist-regatta-st-thomas-us-virgin-island-june-13-19-2022/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. A new perpetual trophy will be introduced at the 2022 International Optimist Regatta (IOR), set for June 13-19, at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC). The Founders Trophy serves as an inspiration to honor past and promote present and future participation in the event by female sailors. The new trophy
- [Hope-Ross Series concluded with 27 teams competing in shifty wind conditions](https://caribbean-sailing.com/hope-ross-series-concluded-with-27-teams-competing-in-shifty-wind-conditions/) - The Grant Thornton Dinghy Season Championship consists out of 4 race series and 1 standalone event, the National Championships, which is to take place on June 4th and will conclude the Season Championships. The Hope-Ross Series was the final 2-day Series in the Championships and saw again a fantastic turnout with 27 teams competing in
- [Team Budget Marine wins first Diam 24 Grand Prix Race Day in Great Bay hosted by Sint Maarten Yacht](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-budget-marine-wins-first-diam-24-grand-prix-race-day-in-great-bay-hosted-by-sint-maarten-yacht/) - Together with the Diam 24 class representative, Pierre Altier, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club hosted the first Diam 24 Grand Prix Race Day in Great Bay last Sunday. The Diam 24 is a one design sport boat, simple and accessible for all, that allows people to discover multihull racing. To continue growing the current 5-boat
- [Governor General awards Hartmut Holtmann with Faithful and Meritorious Award for 30 years of  service to the yachting industry](https://caribbean-sailing.com/governor-general-awards-hartmut-holtmann-with-faithful-and-meritorious-award-for-30-years-of-service-to-the-yachting-industry/) - His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, has bestowed a richly deserving honour on one of the most devoted supporters of the country’s successful yachting industry. Hartmut Holtmann recently became the recipient of the Governor General’s Faithful and Meritorious Service Medal Award for his outstanding contribution to the development of the
- [2022 Antigua Sailing Week - Brave and free](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2022-antigua-sailing-week-brave-and-free/) - After a two-year hiatus the 53rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week was brimming with success. The trade winds blew all week, with the international fleet enjoying exhilarating racing in sailing paradise. The compliments from sailors from the four corners of the earth are over-flowing for Antigua Sailing Week which is back and here to stay.
- [The Sint Maarten Yacht Club raises close to $ 14.000 for their Youth Sailing Program](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-sint-maarten-yacht-club-raises-close-to-14-000-for-their-youth-sailing-program/) - Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – April 22, 2022 On April 10th, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club hosted their annual fund raiser for their Youth Sailing Program with a raffle and silent auction. New this year was the Silent Auction, where everyone was able to place a bid on a selection of exclusive products, prizes or
- [Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille returns with record attendance](https://caribbean-sailing.com/les-voiles-de-st-barth-richard-mille-returns-with-record-attendance/) - This Sunday, 74 teams and more than 1,000 sailors from around the world will take to the turquoise waters around Saint Barthélemy for the triumphant return of the 11th edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille, April 17 - 23. No doubt the two-year forced absence has whetted the appetite and attracted even
- [LIMITED SPACES LEFT! EARLY ENTRY DISCOUNT ENDS MAY 15 - REGISTER NOW! INTERNATIONAL OPTIMIST REGATTA, CLINIC & TEAM RACE IN ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – JUNE 13-19, 2022](https://caribbean-sailing.com/limited-spaces-left-early-entry-discount-ends-may-15-register-now-international-optimist-regatta-clinic-team-race-in-st-thomas-u-s-virgin-islands-june-13-19-2022/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Want to tune-up for the Optimist World Championships in Turkey this summer? Or learn new tactics for a summer of racing? Register now for the International Optimist Regatta (IOR), the TOTE Clinic, and TOTE Team Race. Only 20 spots are left! Plus, early entry registration is $275 through May 15;
- [Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta: Still Blowing Hard](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classic-yacht-regatta-still-blowing-hard/) - On Saturday, the second day of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, the trade winds were still blowing hard which tested the lovely classic boats and their crews especially after the Friday evening dock party with a steel band and plenty of beer and rum courtesy of our sponsors Carib and Mount Gay. The Butterfly course saw
- [CHAMPAGNE SAILING ON THE FINAL DAY OF 49th BVI SPRING REGATTA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/champagne-sailing-on-the-final-day-of-49th-bvi-spring-regatta/) - Tight racing, warm turquoise water, sunny skies, great people! Conditions could not have been more perfect for the final day of racing in the 49th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. Sunny blue skies, breeze in the mid-teens, and temperatures in the low 80s. Comprising 64 islands, the BVI is always an interesting and challenging
- [DAY 2: ROUND TORTOLA RACE FOR SOME; WINDWARD LEEWARDS FOR OTHERS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-2-round-tortola-race-for-some-windward-leewards-for-others/) - Offshore Multihull Fleet Clock 80 NM Round Tortola. Photo credit BVISR It was another windy day in paradise as the race committee for the 49th BVI Spring Regatta prepared to send 11 fleets out on various courses: after three days of long reaching courses, the racing boats had requested a day of windward-leeward courses, while
- [Mount Gay Rum return as a proud Gold sponsor of the 49th BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/mount-gay-rum-return-as-a-proud-gold-sponsor-of-the-49th-bvi-spring-regatta/) - Mount Gay Rum return as a proud sponsor of the 49th BVI Spring Regatta+ more supporting sponsors on board – RiteWay: Official Provisioning Partner & Coca-Cola Mount Gay, the world’s oldest running rum distillery will be back once again to provide sailors at the BVI Spring Regatta with their much-loved post-race tipple after a great
- [Mount Gay Race Day Throws Out Challenging Conditions](https://caribbean-sailing.com/mount-gay-race-day-throws-out-challenging-conditions/) - April fools or not, it was no joke on the racecourse today as eleven classes set out for two challenging races on multiple courses. Chris Haycraft, Tortola resident and long-time BVISR participant, summed up today’s conditions, “Fresh to frightening,” he claimed. “It was a steady 18-19, peaking into the 24s-25s, which going around the islands,
- [A Quick FOX Takes A First In The Race To Foxy's](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-quick-fox-takes-a-first-in-the-race-to-foxys/) - BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, March 31, 2022 – A steady 18 knots+ which built to 24 throughout racing, greeted the fleet for another day of competition at the 49th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. An exciting start by FOX, in Racing division, saw the sleek and extremely fast Botin 52 come down hard and slide
- [49th Annual BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Is Officially Underway! 35-strong fleet race to Scrub Island in picture-perfect conditions](https://caribbean-sailing.com/49th-annual-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival-is-officially-underway-35-strong-fleet-race-to-scrub-island-in-picture-perfect-conditions/) - The Scrub Island Invitational from Nanny Cay to the Scrub Island Resort was a big success with teams from around the globe enjoying champagne conditions on the first day of racing at the BVI Sailing Festival © Alastair Abrehart The atmosphere was nothing short of festive around Nanny Cay this morning as boats prepared for
- [Distance Race Competitors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/distance-race-competitors/) - For those of you that enjoyed the 2021 Windward 500, we welcome you and others to the 2022 Windward 500 scheduled to start on 16th May 2022. The Organizing Authority, the Caribbean Ocean Racing Club (CORC), is encouraged by the number of regattas that have run, despite the lingering challenges of the pandemic. The Mango
- [Near Perfect Conditions Expected for 49th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival First Up: Scrub Island Invitational](https://caribbean-sailing.com/near-perfect-conditions-expected-for-49th-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival-first-up-scrub-island-invitational/) - Photo Credit Alastair Aberhart BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, March 29, 2022 – Registration for the 49th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival is underway with outstanding conditions forecasted throughout the week. Competitors are preparing for Wednesday’s race, the Scrub Island Invitational, which will be followed by the Race to Foxy’s on Thursday. The action then ratches
- [32 competitors enjoyed fierce competition during the 2022 Grant Thornton Multi Class Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/32-competitors-enjoyed-fierce-competition-during-the-2022-grant-thornton-multi-class-regatta/) - March 28, 2022 – Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten The Sint Maarten Yacht Club hosted the Grant Thornton Multi Class Regatta this past weekend March 26 and 27th. 32 teams participated from 5 different Caribbean sailing clubs, including Club de Voile de Friar’s Bay from Saint Martin, Saint Barths Yacht Club, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club
- [Antigua Classics-Thank you to our kind sponsors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classics-thank-you-to-our-kind-sponsors/) - Mount Gay Rum will again be a proud sponsor of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. From its island roots in Barbados, the world’s oldest running rum distillery dating back to 1703 has always been deeply connected to the ocean and sailing. One of our longest and most loyal sponsors also brightens up the Regatta with its
- [FOX, Escapado & Stinger Win Round the Rocks Race – 48th St. Thomas International Regatta Kicks Off Friday](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fox-escapado-stinger-win-round-the-rocks-race-48th-st-thomas-international-regatta-kicks-off-friday/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. A dozen yachts raced around the neighboring island of St. John in a clockwise fashion under a mix of sun, squalls, and wind gusts to 20-plus knots in today’s Round the Rocks Race. In the end, the USA’s Victor Wild’s Botin 52, Fox, won the CSA Spinnaker 1 Class in
- [It’s Time! Cardow Jewelers Sponsors Prized Timepieces – 2022 St. Thomas International Regatta Kicks Off Thursday with Round the Rocks Race – Still Time to Enter!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/its-time-cardow-jewelers-sponsors-prized-timepieces-2022-st-thomas-international-regatta-kicks-off-thursday-with-round-the-rocks-race-still-time-to-enter/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Yacht racing is all about precision timing and for nearly a half-century, the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 25-27, has been synonymous with awarding prized timepieces to its class winners. Therefore, regatta organizers are pleased to announce that the official watch of STIR 2022 will be the
- [The SMYC will host the Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta on March 26 and 27th.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-smyc-will-host-the-grant-thornton-multiclass-regatta-on-march-26-and-27th/) - March 21, 2022 – Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is hosting the Grant Thornton Multi Class Regatta this upcoming weekend March 26 and 27th. This 2-day event welcomes sailors in the following 5 classes: Optimist, RS Zest, Laser, RS Quests and Sunfast 20. So far 20 entries have been received, which
- [Day Four: Racing Cancelled but Plenty to Say](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-four-racing-cancelled-but-plenty-to-say/) - St. Barth (March 20, 2022) – Somewhat repeating yesterday’s order of events, a wind delay on the water (of one hour) preceded what was to be 30 pursuit starts for as many superyachts competing here for the 35th edition of the St. Barths Bucket. Different was the sense of finality, since this was the last
- [Day Two: Game On!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-two-game-on/) - St. Barths (March 18, 2022) – The wind, weather and sea state could not have been more cooperative today at the Bucket where 30 yachts in seven classes – five for Superyachts and one each for 90 footers and J-Class yachts – sailed a single counter-clockwise race around the island of St. Barths. Compared to
- [As the Winch Turns: Day 1](https://caribbean-sailing.com/as-the-winch-turns-day-1/) - The Bucket Bar is open! And last night’s Fleet Welcoming Party was a hit for hundreds of Bucketeers who gathered on the Quay for their first night of official socializing (not as important as the racing, but it’s a close second). Singer/songwriter/guitarist Soley, one of the emblematic figures on the island, regaled the happy-footed audience
- [J Boats Get Things Started](https://caribbean-sailing.com/j-boats-get-things-started/) - Finish of first race, Ranger in foreground, Velsheda (background) in lead by less than 5 seconds. Photo by Jerome Chedeville. St. Barths (March 17, 2022) –The St. Barths Bucket marked its 2022 return today with some eventful racing among three majestic J-Class boats: Hanuman, Ranger and Velsheda. The boats, comprising one of seven classes here,
- [Dialing Up the Fun Factor with A Race to Foxy’s!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/dialing-up-the-fun-factor-with-a-race-to-foxys/) - Beloved Caribbean Bar Proud Sponsor of 49th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, March 20, 2022 – When contemplating world-famous bars, and importantly those located on fabulous beaches in the Caribbean, Foxy’s Bar on Jost Van Dyke is among the best. This year, day two of racing in the BVI Spring Regatta
- [Racing concludes for 11th edition](https://caribbean-sailing.com/racing-concludes-for-11th-edition/) - Race Three – Sunday 13th March The third race of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua started with a good breeze of 15-20 knots from the north east but later in the race, rain showers and a softening of the wind, created a very different scenario to the previous two races held in full trades. The Race
- [Kawil, Nilaya, Hetairos win on Day Two](https://caribbean-sailing.com/kawil-nilaya-hetairos-win-on-day-two/) - The trade winds were still pumping for Race Two of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, with white water hissing at the rails of the magnificent superyachts. Compared to Race One, the wind had veered slightly to the east, giving some shelter in the lee of Antigua. However, even inshore the wind speed was barely below 19
- [Full On – Day One! Superyacht Challenge Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/full-on-day-one-superyacht-challenge-antigua/) - Race Day One – Thursday 10th March Race One of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua was held in full trade winds producing spectacular sailing for the magnificent fleet. It was a bumpy rollercoaster ride on the South Coast of Antigua with the superyachts reefed for high-octane, uber-action. Class winners for Race One were John McMonigall’s Oyster
- [2022 Superyacht Challenge Antigua wraps up in Nelson’s Dockyard](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2022-superyacht-challenge-antigua-wraps-up-in-nelsons-dockyard/) - After four days of exciting racing, the 11th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua concluded with the Prize Giving held at the Admiral’s Inn Nelson’s Dockyard. The Round Antigua Race and Superyacht Challenge Series were held in strong winds for all but the last race of the regatta. Competing Superyacht owners, Captains and crew have
- [Hetairos charges to Round Antigua Record](https://caribbean-sailing.com/hetairos-charges-to-round-antigua-record/) - Hetairos has set a new monohull race record for Round Antigua Race. The 218ft Dykstra/Reichel Pugh ketch skippered by Graham Newton, was the last to start in the pursuit race, completing the 46.8nm Round Antigua Course in an elapsed time of 03 hrs 46 mins 08 seconds. Hetairos beat the previous record set in 2018
- [11th Superyacht Challenge: Back in Action!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/11th-superyacht-challengeback-in-action/) - The 11th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua has attracted ten magnificent superyachts, all set to race in the fantastic waters around Antigua. Ideal conditions are forecast for the regatta with blue skies, trade winds and Caribbean swell. As always, the Superyacht Challenge Antigua is designed to be solely for the pleasure of superyacht owners,
- [Small Boats Make a Big Splash Around the Island at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/small-boats-make-a-big-splash-around-the-island-at-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - March 4, 2022 — Simpson Bay — Day two of racing at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta certainly didn’t disappoint, as a majority of the fleet enjoyed the favored Round the Island Race. From Diam 24s to a 100-ft Maxi yacht, all teams found great challenge and reward in this 30+ NM course around St.
- [IMA Caribbean Maxi Challenge resumes with St Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/ima-caribbean-maxi-challenge-resumes-with-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Setting sail tomorrow is St Maarten Heineken Regatta, the second event in the International Maxi Association’s inaugural Caribbean Maxi Challenge following on from last week’s RORC Caribbean 600. Racing is due to take place over four days, from Thursday 3 March concluding on Sunday 6 March, on the waters off St Maarten and between the
- [Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina Returns as Sponsor of 2022 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Racing Kicks off with the Scrub Island Invitational](https://caribbean-sailing.com/scrub-island-resort-spa-marina-returns-as-sponsor-of-2022-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival-racing-kicks-off-with-the-scrub-island-invitational/) - BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, February 28, 2022 – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands, will host the Scrub Island Invitational during the 49th Annual BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival (BVISR) scheduled for March 28- April 3, 2022. This is the fifth year that the prestigious Resort has
- [15 teams participated in the Heineken Regatta Warm up Regatta on February 27th.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/15-teams-participated-in-the-heineken-regatta-warm-up-regatta-on-february-27th/) - Winner of the largest class, CSA One, was Kick em Jenny who won every race where they got to the starting line on time (race two and three) Team Island Water World 1 just squeezed into second place after having been beaten by Island Water World 2 in two of the three races. Third place
- [Scarlet Oyster triumph in IRC Two – podium undecided](https://caribbean-sailing.com/scarlet-oyster-triumph-in-irc-two-podium-undecided/) - Ross Applebey’s victory in IRC Two was his eighth class win in the RORC Caribbean 600 and the seventh for Scarlet Oyster (GBR). The Oyster 48 finished the race just before dawn on Friday 25th February, taking class line honours and win after IRC time correction. The remainder of the podium for IRC Two is
- [Warrior Won announced overall winner of the 2022 RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/warrior-won-announced-overall-winner-of-the-2022-rorc-caribbean-600/) - The overall winner of the 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is Christopher Sheehan’s Pac52 Warrior One (USA). None of the teams still racing under IRC has any realistic chance of beating Warrior Won after time correction. Christopher Sheehan and his team will be presented with the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy at the Prize
- [Jumping Ships at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/jumping-ships-at-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Just one week to go until the 42nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta welcomes a fleet of over 100 boats to race March 3-6, 2022. This year, a number of sailors are jumping ships — all are ready to take their racing experiences to the next level! While most of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet welcomes
- [Skorpios Strikes - Monohull Line Honours for RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/skorpios-strikes-monohull-line-honours-for-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Antigua, Wednesday 23 February 2022: Dmitry Rybolovlev’s ClubSwan 125 Skorpios (MON), skippered by Fernando Echavarri, crossed the finish line in Antigua to take Monohull Line Honours at 03:59:51 on Wednesday 23rd February 2022. The elapsed time was 1 day, 16 hours, 39 mins, 51 secs. Skorpios scored their second Line Honours victory with the Royal
- [Jason Carroll's Argo takes Multihull Line Honours and New Race Record](https://caribbean-sailing.com/newsflash-jason-carrolls-argo-takes-multihull-line-honours-and-new-race-record/) - Antigua, Tuesday 22 February 2022: Jason Carroll’s MOD 70 Argo (USA) crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600 to take Multihull Line Honours and set a new Multihull Race Record of 29 hours, 38 mins, 44 secs. Giovanni Soldini’s Multi70 Maserati (ITA) was just 2 minutes and 13 seconds behind Argo. Peter Cunningham’s
- [RORC Caribbean 600 Blasts Off in Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-blasts-off-in-antigua/) - The 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started on time from Antigua on Monday 21 February. The IRC Super Zero start was nothing short of hell-raising, with Comanche reaching at full speed towards the Pillars of Hercules, then hardening up to take the inside line perilously close to the cliffs. VO65 Groovederci Racing -
- [CELEBRATING SPONSOR LOVE AT THE 49TH BVI SPRING REGATTA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/celebrating-sponsor-love-at-the-49th-bvi-spring-regatta/) - Tortola, British Virgin Islands – February 21, 2022 – Portland Ship Yard, one of the premier boatyards on the US east coast, is aboard this year for the first time as a sponsor of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival (BVISR). “With our new location, facilities and talented team members we are looking to
- [IMA Caribbean Maxi Challenge 2022 starts tomorrow with strong Caribbean 600 line-up](https://caribbean-sailing.com/ima-caribbean-maxi-challenge-2022-starts-tomorrow-with-strong-caribbean-600-line-up/) - The International Maxi Association’s Caribbean Maxi Challenge is due to make a strong start from Antigua today with the new series’ first event, the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Caribbean 600. Of the 74 yachts competing, 18 are maxi monohulls of 60+ft LOA plus five 60+ft multihulls, including three similarly-rated former MOD70 trimarans. Maxis regularly win
- [RORC Caribbean 600 2022 | Preview](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-2022-preview/) - Race Director Chris Stone sets the scene in Antigua for the 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. “An amazing race in trade winds, with an exceptional fleet of boats - this is a sailors’ paradise.” Preview of Class40 IRC 1 IRC Two IRC Super Zero IRC Zero
- [Navigators plot for the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/navigators-plot-for-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Antigua, 18 February 2022. Three navigators spill the beans on what lies ahead for their respective teams in the 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, which starts on Monday 21 February. The RORC Caribbean 600 has a racecourse like no other, testing the seamanship of the crews with a myriad of manoeuvres around 11
- [How to follow the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/how-to-follow-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Track the fleet, follow the race updates via the website, Live blog and RORC social media A spectacular fleet of 75 boats, ranging from 32ft (10m) to 125ft (38.07m) will take the start of the 13th edition of the 600 nautical mile RORC Caribbean 600 on Monday 21st February 2022. Teams from all around the
- [Beauty and the Beast - IRC & Class40 Runners and Riders](https://caribbean-sailing.com/beauty-and-the-beast-irc-class40-runners-and-riders/) - Seventy-five boats are entered for the RORC Caribbean 600 which starts on Monday 21 February in Antigua. The bulk of the astonishing fleet will be racing under IRC for overall victory and the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy. The glitterati of the sailing world will be taking part, as will passionate Corinthians. Over 700 sailors from
- [Sailors making final preparations for hotly anticipated RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sailors-making-final-preparations-for-hotly-anticipated-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Story in the Antigua Observer: Story and photos by Edwin Gifford The RORC Caribbean 600 will get underway on Monday at 11am off English Harbour’s Fort Charlotte, when a canon blast signals the start of the 13th edition of this world famous ocean race. With 76 boats from 32 nations and over 660 sailors competing,
- [Multihull top 10 for the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/multihull-top-10-for-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - This year’s RORC Caribbean 600 features a spectacular MOCRA Class with 10 multihulls in action. Whilst the overall winner of the RORC Caribbean 600 will be the monohull with best corrected time under IRC, racing under the MOCRA rating rule, many of the multihull class of 2022 are new to the race and the winner,
- [Countdown to the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/countdown-to-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - With nearly 80 entries racing under the IRC Rating Rule, MOCRA and Class40 division, the 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is set to be an awesome event. The race has attracted over 600 sailors from 30 different nations and will start off Fort Charlotte, Antigua on Monday 21 February at 1100 AST (1500
- [Carpe Diam - Seize the Bay with over 80 Entries at the 2022 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/carpe-diam-seize-the-bay-with-over-80-entries-at-the-2022-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - February 7, 2022 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is ready to welcome back another expansive and international fleet to race the waters surrounding the island for the 42nd edition, hosted March 3-6, 2022. From local 24-ft mono- and multi-hull racers to international Maxis, the competition is guaranteed to be
- [A Quartet of Worthy Crews Earn Class Victories in Final Race Day of Caribbean Multihull Challenge IV.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-quartet-of-worthy-crews-earn-class-victories-in-final-race-day-of-caribbean-multihull-challenge-iv/) - By Herb McCormick: It was one of those Caribbean days with a little bit of everything: early squalls followed by radiant sunshine, whitecap-flecked waters smoothing in the lulls, then more rain (and plenty of it). In sailing terms, the challenging conditions favored those who could shift gears quickly in up-and-down breeze, reduced visibility and an
- [Triple the fun! The CSA 3 Trimaran Class is the Featured Division in Day 2 of Caribbean Multihull Challenge IV.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/triple-the-fun-the-csa-3-trimaran-class-is-the-featured-division-in-day-2-of-caribbean-multihull-challenge-iv/) - By Herb McCormick: They dart to windward like skittish water bugs, spinning through tacks and jibes with speed and precision. Off the breeze, with kites set and windward hulls lifted, they often seem on a razor’s edge between control and disaster. We’re talking about the CSA 3 class in this fourth edition of the Caribbean
- [Fujin draws first blood over Nemo in the 60-Mile Sprint in Opening Day of CMC IV.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fujin-draws-first-blood-over-nemo-in-the-60-mile-sprint-in-opening-day-of-cmc-iv/) - By Herb McCormic: In a day full of memorable moments, perhaps the most indelible was the smile on Greg Slyngstad’s face. In the marquee matchup on the opening day of racing in the fourth running of the St. Maarten Caribbean Multihull Challenge, Greg’s Bieker 53, Fujin, was the victor in the Caribbean Multihull 60-Mile Sprint,
- [Online CSA Measurement Registrations and Payments now Launched](https://caribbean-sailing.com/online-csa-measurement-registrations-and-payments-now-launched/) - The CSA is pleased to announce a new straightforward process that will allow boat owners/managers to register and pay online for their CSA measurement. Of the process, Chief Measurer Bastien Pouthier says: "We are pleased to provide online payments that will ease the process of issuing certificates. We are continuously focusing on making participation in
- [Great sailing conditions on the second and final day of the January Keelboat Series, sailed on January 30th.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/great-sailing-conditions-on-the-second-and-final-day-of-the-january-keelboat-series-sailed-on-january-30th/) - Thirteen boats were out for the final day of the January series on Sunday 30th of January. The wind forecast had been lighter (9 knot) than the actual wind, which was just a little stronger providing ultimate conditions for racing. All classes except CSA 2, did two races that went from Simpson Bay to Great
- [Let's Go Racing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/lets-go-racing/) - We are pleased to announce that we are welcoming back "Big Ti" to our Regatta, last competing with us in 2014. Also two staysail schooners, 114' Aschanti IV built in 1954 coming all the way from the Pacific to join us to compete with 112' Seljm . The beautiful Spirt of Tradition 91' wooden yawl
- [Island Hops Wins 2022 Halyard Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/island-hops-wins-2022-halyard-challenge/) - The 2022 Halyard Challenge saw 8 boats take to the race course on Saturday 29 January. With light winds under 12 knots it was to be a challenging day for the six trimarans, scheduled for mixture of island racing and windward leeward courses. The first race took the fleet from a start line in Road
- [Update on GSW: Wrap Up at Le Phare Bleu](https://caribbean-sailing.com/update-on-gsw-wrap-up-at-le-phare-bleu/) - Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week, the Petite Calivigny Yacht Club edition, came to a final climax with the third and final race. The Carriacou to Grenada Race pitched the fleet into the Atlantic Ocean for a race to Le Phare Bleu Marina sponsored by Mount Gay Rum for a glittering prize giving. The international
- [Update on Day 2 GSW: A Workout in Paradise](https://caribbean-sailing.com/update-on-day-2-gsw-a-workout-in-paradise/) - Grenada Sailing Week Petite Calivigny Yacht Club Edition Saturday 29 Jan Race 2 – Around Carriacou Sponsored by Tyrrel Bay Boatyard and Marina Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week, the Petite Calivigny Yacht Club edition, continued with a race around Carriacou which was nothing short of spectacular. The fleet gathered in Tyrrel Bay for a
- [Update Race Day 1 GSW: Fabulous Passage Race to Carriacou](https://caribbean-sailing.com/update-race-day-1-gsw-fabulous-passage-race-to-carriacou/) - Grenada Sailing Week Petite Calivigny Yacht Club Edition Friday 28 Jan Race 1 – Grenada to Carriacou Sponsored by Grenada Tourism Authority. Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week, the Petite Calivigny Yacht Club edition, started with a glorious race of approximately 30 miles to Grenada’s sister island of Carriacou, sponsored by the Grenada Tourism Authority.
- [Return for Grenada Sailing Week Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week Petite Calivigny Yacht Club Edition](https://caribbean-sailing.com/return-for-grenada-sailing-week-island-water-world-grenada-sailing-week-petite-calivigny-yacht-club-edition/) - At last, the Caribbean Regatta season has returned after a long hiatus with Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week, the Petite Calivigny Yacht Club edition. Sailors from at least 11 different nations will be racing at the ninth edition of Grenada Sailing Week, January 27-30, 2022. With international entries from the United States, Canada, the
- [The Moorings Sponsors 2022 St. Thomas International Regatta, March 25-27, 2022 – Early Registration Discount Ends January 31, 2022](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-moorings-sponsors-2022-st-thomas-international-regatta-march-25-27-2022-early-registration-discount-ends-january-31-2022/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The Moorings will continue its decade-long sponsorship of the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 25-27, 2022, and hosted by the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This dedicated patronage comes on the heels of the Clearwater, FL-headquartered company’s greater investment in the territory
- [High Five for Comanche](https://caribbean-sailing.com/high-five-for-comanche/) - 25 January 2022, Grenada: The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche (CAY), skippered by Mitch Booth has achieved the quintuple for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race. While three boats are still racing under IRC, none of them can beat Comanche’s corrected time for the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy. Comanche is also the winner of the
- [Twenty-eight sailors joined the second day of the Hoedemaker Series in beautiful sailing conditions.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/twenty-eight-sailors-joined-the-second-day-of-the-hoedemaker-series-in-beautiful-sailing-conditions/) - Twenty-eight competitors saw great sailing conditions on the second day of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club’s Hoedemaker Series. This series is part of the Grant Thornton Dinghy Season Championship. The Race Committee was able to start 4 races on the west side of the Causeway Bridge. 15 competitors sailed in the popular Optimist class. Sarah
- [The start of the 2022 Caribbean Multihull Challenge is getting close!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-start-of-the-2022-caribbean-multihull-challenge-is-getting-close/) - By Robbie Ferron - The Caribbean Multihull Challenge is getting close, and the indications are that stiff competition will be seen on the water. The classes are not finalized but it is already possible to get a picture of the likely competitive groups in what will probably be three classes …maybe four. In the class
- [Multi Classes of Chartered Boats Racing Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/multi-classes-of-chartered-boats-racing-spring-regatta/) - TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – January 20, 2022: The 49th BVI Spring Regatta is set for March 28- April 3, and many of sailors from around the world are looking to come back to the British Virgin Island and race. For those who don’t own their own boat, there is a wide selection of race
- [FKG Rigging to sponsor 'Sprint' around St. Barts in Caribbean Multihull Challenge IV.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fkg-rigging-to-sponsor-sprint-around-st-barts-in-caribbean-multihull-challenge-iv/) - By Herb McCormick - It’s a partnership made in heaven—the heavenly island of St. Maarten in the beautiful blue Caribbean, that is. The Caribbean Multihull Challenge IV has announced that the event has teamed up with FKG Marine Rigging and Fabricating NV (www.fkgmarine.com), which will now sponsor one of the regatta’s most innovative races: the
- [Jolly Harbour Yacht Club is delighted to publish the Notice of Race for the 2022 Valentine’s Regatta.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/jolly-harbour-yacht-club-is-delighted-to-publish-the-notice-of-race-for-the-2022-valentines-regatta/) - Jolly Harbour Yacht Club Notice of race is a available here. The Skippers brief will be held at the JHYC office or in the area nearby in the open air. The prize giving location will be confirmed before or at the Skippers brief. Due to the expected size of the fleet, under the current protocols,
- [Controlling the Animal – L4 Trifork arrives in Grenada RORC Transatlantic Race - Day 11](https://caribbean-sailing.com/controlling-the-animal-l4-trifork-arrives-in-grenada-rorc-transatlantic-race-day-11/) - At sunset on the tenth day of the RORC Transatlantic Race, the modified Volvo 70 L4 Trifork (DEN) finished the RORC Transatlantic Race in an elapsed time of 9 days 10 hrs 27 mins and 58 secs. L4 Trifork is the second monohull to finish the race and the first of three 70-foot hi-tech ocean
- [Battle on for overall win - RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/battle-on-for-overall-win-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - Day 10 - 0900 UTC, Grenada: On the tenth day of the RORC Transatlantic Race, 21 teams are still racing in the Atlantic for the overall win and to claim the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy. Racing under the IRC Rating Rule, Comanche’s record run has now set the bar for the monohulls to beat. Out
- [Magical Maserati Multihull Finish - RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/magical-maserati-multihull-finish-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - Saturday 15 January, 2022: Giovanni Soldini’s Multi70 Maserati (ITA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, crossing the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada at 05:51:41 UTC on Saturday 15th January (Corrected: 6d 18h 51m 41s). After eight days of extraordinary racing, Maserati finished ahead of
- [Comanche sets a new race record and win the IMA Trophy- Guided missile - Day 9 - RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/comanche-sets-a-new-race-record-and-win-the-ima-trophy-guided-missile-day-9-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - 16 January 2022: The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche, skippered by Mitch Booth, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, winning the magnificent IMA Trophy. Comanche has set a new race record for the 3,000nm race from Lanzarote to Grenada of 7 days 22 hours 1 minute 4 seconds. Comanche’s
- [BVI YACHT SALES SPONSOR ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bvi-yacht-sales-sponsor-antigua-sailing-week/) - Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) is excited to announce their new relationship with BVI Yacht Sales as an Official Sponsor of the 2022 regatta. “We are thrilled to be a sponsor of the 2022 edition of Antigua Sailing Week ,” says BVI Yacht Sales’ managing partner and yacht broker, Brian Duff. “As the leading Yacht brokerage
- [Multihull mayhem - Coming in hot- Day 7 Race Report: 0900 UTC](https://caribbean-sailing.com/multihull-mayhem-coming-in-hot-day-7-race-report-0900-utc/) - 14 January 2022: On the morning of the seventh day of the RORC Transatlantic Race news in from PowerPlay and Argo confirms they are in sight of each other, 500 miles from the finish. At dawn in Grenada on Saturday 15th January, a grandstand multihull finish is expected at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina.
- [RORC Transatlantic Race - Rolling in the Deep- Day 4 Race Report: 0900 UTC](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-transatlantic-race-rolling-in-the-deep-day-4-race-report-0900-utc/) - Peter Cunningham’s MOD70 PowerPlay (CAY) is over halfway and just two hours outside multihull race record pace. The 100ft Maxi Comanche (CAY), skippered by Mitch Booth, is 1,900 miles from Grenada and well inside monohull race record pace. The majority of the RORC fleet are north of the rhumb line. To the south an area
- [Twenty-three competitors competed in a challenging first day of the Hoedemaker Series.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/twenty-three-competitors-competed-in-a-challenging-first-day-of-the-hoedemaker-series/) - The first day of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club’s Hoedemaker Series, which is part of the Grant Thornton Dinghy Season Championship, was a challenging day for all twenty-three competitors due to its very windy and shifty conditions. The Race Committee was able to start 4 races in the lagoon, next to the Causeway Bridge. The
- [RORC Transatlantic Race starts from Lanzarote](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-transatlantic-race-starts-from-lanzarote/) - Saturday 8 January, Lanzarote: The 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race started on time in glorious conditions outside Marina Lanzarote. A flotilla of spectator boats witnessed the spectacle and thousands more watched by live stream, with Vendee Globe star Pip Hare providing commentary. After months of preparation and planning, the 3,000nm race to Grenada has begun for
- [Battle Lines drawn for RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/battle-lines-drawn-for-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - The Royal Ocean Racing Club, in association with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Yacht Club de France are making final preparations for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race starting on Saturday 8th January 2022. The longest race in the RORC Season’s Points Championship has attracted a record 30-boat entry in the epic 3,000nm race
- [Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classic-yacht-regatta/) - In 2022, we will run the event with three days of racing, reduced from four in previous years. Our race days will be Friday April 1st, Saturday 2nd and finishing on Sunday 3rd with the prize giving held that evening. Registration day will be on Wednesday March 30th with the single-handed race and Concours D'elegance
- [Registration Opens January 17, 2022 for St. Thomas, USVI's International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race - June 13-19, 2022](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-opens-january-17-2022-for-st-thomas-usvis-international-optimist-regatta-tote-clinic-tote-team-race-june-13-19-2022/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Registration opens on January 17th at 12:00 pm AST! The 29th annual International Optimist Regatta (IOR), the TOTE Maritime Clinic, and the TOTE Team Race will take place from June 13-19, 2022 at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. More specifically, the TOTE Clinic takes place June 13-15, followed by the
- [Fleet get ready for RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fleet-get-ready-for-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - With less than a month to the start of the RORC Transatlantic Race, well over half of the record international fleet have arrived in Calero Marinas Puerto Calero in Lanzarote for the start of the 3,000 nautical mile race to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. Over 200 sailors from at least 22
- [A Grand Return for Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-grand-return-for-antigua-sailing-week/) - With less than five months to the start of Antigua Sailing Week, over 60 boats are already on the scratch sheet including monohulls and multihulls. A huge variety of sailors from around the world are relishing a grand return to action at the Caribbean’s oldest premier regatta. ASW Racing Manager, Jaime Torres looks at the
- [Sibling Rivalry! Racing State-of-the-Art Performance Catamarans, the Brothers’ Slyngstad Set to Duel in 4th Caribbean Multihull Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sibling-rivalry-racing-state-of-the-art-performance-catamarans-the-brothers-slyngstad-set-to-duel-in-4th-caribbean-multihull-challenge/) - Simpson Bay, St Maarten: Brothers Greg and Todd Slyngstad have a lot in common. Each has been successful in their respective business pursuits and are accomplished sailors who race state-of-the-art, high-tech performance catamarans: Greg is the skipper of the Bieker 53, Fujin, while Todd owns a powerful HH66 called Nemo. Both have wreaked havoc in
- [Ting a Ling & RIP Win 2021 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/ting-a-ling-rip-win-2021-nanny-cay-round-tortola-race/) - Ten boats lined up on Saturday for the 2021 edition of the Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race. 12 to 15 knots of breeze, sunshine and the odd shower to cool things down made for perfect sailing conditions! Beating up the channel the fleet turned left at Beef Island, took the inside line to leave Scrub,
- [The first Keelboat race of the 2021-2022 Grant Thronton Keelboat Season Championship, sailed on Sunday 14th in beautiful conditions.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-first-keelboat-race-of-the-2021-2022-grant-thronton-keelboat-season-championship-sailed-on-sunday-14th-in-beautiful-conditions/) - Seven competitors got their boat ready in time for the new Keelboat Racing Season and it promises to be a good one! Five boats competed in the Racing Class and there were two Sun Fasts 20 competing out in Simpson Bay in a steady 15-17 knots wind. Steve Burzon and Petro Jonker organized a great
- [2022 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Set to GO!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2022-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival-set-to-go/) - TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – November 15, 2021 - Warm turquoise water, trade winds, stunning island scenery…if this sounds like the panacea needed after a few years of being stuck at home, join us for a week of fabulous racing and remarkable camaraderie - March 29-April 3, 2022. It’s game on and we’re ready to
- [We're on for next year](https://caribbean-sailing.com/were-on-for-next-year/) - Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta invites you to come back to join us next year, March 30th to April 4th. Our Italian watchmakers, Locman, will return to sponsor us offering their wonderful time-keepers as prizes. Our Dragon class will return also, and we welcome the new Historic class of yachts built or designed on or before
- [Record Entry for 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/record-entry-for-2022-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - The Royal Ocean Racing Club, in association with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Yacht Club de France, expect a record entry for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race. From the mighty Comanche to the miniscule Jangada, 29 teams from all over the world make up an extraordinary entry list. A world class fleet of
- [Registration Now Open! Get Ready to STIR Up the Fun! 48th St.Thomas International Regatta Set for March 25-27, 2022](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-now-open-get-ready-to-stir-up-the-fun-48th-st-thomas-international-regatta-set-for-march-25-27-2022/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Registration is now open for the 2022 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) (yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=14738), set for March 25-27, 2022. This is the place to be for world-class racing, the chance to trade tacks and tactics with America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean and Olympic crews as well as with weekend warriors who have
- [International Maxi Association Launches New Caribbean Maxi Circuit](https://caribbean-sailing.com/international-maxi-association-launches-new-caribbean-maxi-circuit/) - Following on from their multi-event Mediterranean Inshore and Offshore Challenges, the International Maxi Association (IMA) is to hold its first series in the Caribbean in 2022. The IMA Caribbean Maxi Challenge is open to all maxi yachts of 60+ft LOA. Backed by Rolex, the IMA is officially tasked by the sport’s governing body, World Sailing,
- [NOTICE OF RACE - PETERS & MAY ROUND ANTIGUA RACE](https://caribbean-sailing.com/notice-of-race-peters-may-round-antigua-race/) - The Notice of Race for the 2022 edition of the Peters & May Round Antigua Race is now available. The race, a prelude to Antigua Sailing Week (ASW), is an independently scored one-day yacht race around the island of Antigua attracting over 40 boats making it one of the more competitive circumnavigation races in Antigua
- [High Point YachtFest, Nanny Cay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands](https://caribbean-sailing.com/high-point-yachtfest-nanny-cay-tortola-british-virgin-islands/) - Dates: 12-19 March 2022 Join us in March 2022! We'll be sailing catamarans in one of the most beautiful parts of the world - the British Virgin Islands. - We’ll be starting and ending in Nanny Cay Marina on the south side of Tortola, about a 20-30 minute drive from the airport. Nanny Cay has:
- [Patrick Greensmith from Antigua Overall Winner of the 16th annual Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship 2021](https://caribbean-sailing.com/patrick-greensmith-from-antigua-overall-winner-of-the-16th-annual-sol-st-maarten-optimist-championship-2021/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club, saw nineteen youth sailors from six different countries compete in the 16th Annual Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship this weekend. With sailors from the Antigua Yacht Club, St. Kitts and Nevis Sailing Association, Club de Voile de Friar’s Bay (St. Martin), Youth Sailing Curacao and the Sint Maarten Yacht Club,
- [The 2022 Caribbean Multihull Challenge IV Warms up](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-2022-caribbean-multihull-challenge-iv-warms-up/) - With cooler weather now in the Northern Hemisphere, hearts and minds are turning towards winter warm water multihull racing in the Caribbean. At the Sint Maarten Yacht Club the fever for the fourth edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge in February 2022 is rising. A roster of favorite local multi’s is already registered for 2022
- [Annual CSA Conference offered Regatta Directors and Sailing Program Managers platform for the upcoming season.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/annual-csa-conference-offered-regatta-directors-and-sailing-program-managers-platform-for-the-upcoming-season/) - This past weekend the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) hosted its annual conference digitally allowing regatta directors and sailing program managers of the Caribbean a platform to discuss opportunities for the upcoming season. It brought renewed energy through innovative ideas and the sharing of knowledge. After the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday morning, the conference
- [Winners Announced for the Bart’s Bash Caribbean League](https://caribbean-sailing.com/winners-announced-for-the-barts-bash-caribbean-league/) - On the weekend of the 11-12th September 2021, four Caribbean clubs from five countries took part in the Bart’s Bash and in so doing were entered for the first ever Bart’s Bash Caribbean League. Over 60 sailors from St. Maarten, St. Kitt’s and Nevis, The British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands raced across eight
- [RORC Caribbean 600 - Back in action](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-back-in-action/) - The hiatus is over - the RORC Caribbean 600 is back and set to start in Antigua on February 21st, 2022. Early entries include teams representing a dozen different countries from around the world. The RORC Caribbean 600 is a race for all, enticing the fastest boats on the planet and passionate corinthians racing performance
- [Setting Sail for 2022!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/setting-sail-for-2022/) - The 11th edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille is getting ready to set sail on April 17-23, 2022, with all the ingredients that has made it such a success. Five days of competition with a variety of race courses adapted to each class, a day off to enjoy the hospitality of St.
- [Caribbean Sailing Association Mourns Loss of Luiz Kahl](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-association-mourns-loss-of-luiz-kahl/) - The sport of Sailing awoke this Sunday morning to the tragic news that Luiz Kahl had passed away. For those unfamiliar with Luiz, he was the creator and owner of Yacht Scoring, the regatta scoring system used by most Caribbean regattas and a vast number of North American events. Luiz traveled to the Caribbean often.
- [Many charter options available for the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/many-charter-options-available-for-the-38th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Want to race in the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta but don’t have a boat? There are several options ranging from booking a single crew space on a race charter boat to full-service packages with flights, entry, and daily briefings included, or chartering a top-spec race charter boat with your own crew and vying for
- [New Champions at BVI Laser Masters & Back to School Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-champions-at-bvi-laser-masters-back-to-school-regatta/) - Come and enjoy a perfect BVI sailing day they said...and it all started so well...What we hadn't bargained for was the thunder, lightning and rain that scattered the fleet and then sucked out the breeze!! Despite the constantly changing conditions (just another challenge) the racers enjoyed a six race series and close competition out in
- [Notice of Race Now Available](https://caribbean-sailing.com/notice-of-race-now-available/) - The Antigua Sailing Week Committee invites you to compete in the 53rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) with the release of the official Notice of Race. Plans for 2022 progress as organisers work to host an exciting and responsible regatta that will adhere to global guidance on staging events in a post-covid era. ASW
- [SMYC Online Merchandise Shop now OPEN!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/smyc-online-merchandise-shop-now-open/) - Did you run out of time to buy souvenirs, but enjoyed spending time at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club during your vacation? Or maybe you are looking for a gift for someone who loves the SMYC? Or maybe you but that awesome t-shirt and want them in other colors? We got good news for you,
- [Caribbean Dinghy Championship 2021 to take place in association with the Bart’s Bash](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-dinghy-championship-2021-to-take-place-in-association-with-the-barts-bash/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is delighted to announce the 2021 Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) will take place in association with the Bart’s Bash in September, 2021. With the ongoing challenges that COVID-19 is presenting to the world, the CSA Board agreed that it would be impossible both logistically and financially to host a CDC
- [Registration is open! Organizers confident about hosting the 42nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta from March 3 – 6, 2022](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-is-open-organizers-confident-about-hosting-the-42nd-st-maarten-heineken-regatta-from-march-3-6-2022/) - The 42nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta organizers have now opened registration for its annual event. Sailing is currently happening worldwide in national and international regattas, showcasing that sailing events can be safely hosted. Relying on implementing proper health protocols, safety measures and clear communication, the event is now accepting entries for the 42nd St. Maarten
- [Best of Luck- Olympic Games 2020 Caribbean Participants](https://caribbean-sailing.com/best-of-luck-olympic-games-2020-caribbean-participants/) - We have a few of our member countries participating in the Olympic Games 2020 for sailing. We want to show our support by saying good luck to all in their individual event. Country: Antigua and Barbuda Name : Jalese Gordon Event: Laser Radial Country: St. Lucia Names: Luc Chevrier & Stephanie Lovell Event: Laser &
- [Sailing Instructor Vacancy St. Maarten Yacht Club](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sailing-instructor-vacancy-st-maarten-club/) - DESCRIPTION SMYC SAILING SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR Position description: The SMYC is looking for a dynamic, young professional to join the team as a sailing school instructor for 40 hours per week. Main responsibilities consist of running the sailing school program, developing youth sailing on island, growing the assistant instructor program and assist in regatta management. Teaching/Coaching:
- [Strong Sponsor Support Enhances MVP Program with 6 new sailboat, Learn to sail opportunities available to Virgin Island Students](https://caribbean-sailing.com/strong-sponsor-support-enhances-mvp-program-with-6-new-sailboat-learn-to-sail-opportunities-available-to-virgin-island-students/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Strong sponsor support enabled the Marine Vocational Program (MVP) to enhance its ability to teach students marine skills such as sailing with the donation of six sailboats as part of the MVP’s Happy Island Sailing Club. The vessels, one Flying Scot and five Optimist dinghies, are key craft in teaching
- [USVI Krygsveld Wins 28th International Optimist Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/usvi-krygsveld-wins-28th-international-optimist-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Fourteen-year-old Tanner Krygsveld focused on maintaining his lead as he started the third and final day of racing in the 28th International Optimist Regatta (IOR), hosted at St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC), June 18 to 20. The St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands sailor led the event from the first day,
- [Team CRYC Spectra Wins 2021 TOTE Team Racing Championships- Junior Sailors from 6 Nations ready to set Sail in 28th International Optimist Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-cryc-spectra-wins-2021-tote-team-racing-championships-junior-sailors-from-6-nations-ready-to-set-sail-in-28th-international-optimist-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Strong starts, staying focused and sailing fast proved the secret to success for Team CRYC Spectra, who won the TOTE Team Racing Championships on Thursday. The Championships are one of a trio of events sailed this week out of the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) and were prefaced by the
- [Grant Thornton - Keelboat Series Finale](https://caribbean-sailing.com/grant-thornton-keelboat-series-finale/) - A very successful sailing season ended on Sunday 13th June with the final race of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club keelboat series. A consistent fleet was seen in the racing class whilst the cruising class and Jeanneau one design classes had disappointing participation. The clear winner of the keelboats was Frits Bus’s Team Island Water
- [28th International Optimist Regatta, Tote Clinic & Tote Team Race Kicks-off this week- Jun 14-20](https://caribbean-sailing.com/28th-international-optimist-regatta-tote-clinic-tote-team-race-kicks-off-this-week-jun-14-20/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. A fleet of 8- to 15-year-old sailors from Antigua, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S.A, and U.S. Virgin Islands will race 8-foot long single-sail Optimist dinghies in the TOTE Clinic, Monday through Wednesday, the TOTE Team Race on Thursday, and the International Optimist Regatta (IOR), Friday through Sunday. This
- [Wrap and Proof of Concept Report](https://caribbean-sailing.com/wrap-and-proof-of-concept-report/) - The Caribbean Ocean Racing Club successfully hosted the inaugural Windward 500. Excellent offshore racing conditions allowed competitive racers to beat predictions and finish in less than three days. Racers adapted well to sailing instructions for remote starting, racing through waypoint gates, and remote finishes. Competitors meet stringent health, customs, and immigration requirements of their home
- [150 Women Experience Sailing for the first time at the National Sailing Academy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/150-women-experience-sailing-for-the-first-time-at-the-national-sailing-academy/) - St. John's- Antigua and Barbuda- The National Sailing Academy took part in the worldwide initiative "Steering the Course" which has the goal of getting more women to participate in the sport of sailing. The initial event took place on Sunday 30th May 2021, and we saw 80 women passed through the academy and head out
- [Very shifty conditions on the first day of the Hope Ross Series.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/very-shifty-conditions-on-the-first-day-of-the-hope-ross-series/) - Very shifty winds made racing in the lagoon a real challenge during the first day of the Hope Ross dinghy Series, part of the Grant Thornton Season Championship. 19 competitors in 4 different classes faced these challenges conditions and the race committee was able to start 4 races during the afternoon on Saturday May 22nd.
- [Carib Marine Regatta brings back racing to Philipsburg, Team Island Water World taking the win.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/carib-marine-regatta-brings-back-racing-to-philipsburg-team-island-water-world-taking-the-win/) - Eight boats participated in the Carib Marine Regatta over two days in excellent conditions and close racing. Frits Bus was the clear and deserved winner in the racing class with five bullets (first places). On the first day there were two short races and a long one ending in Great Bay. On the second day
- [Pam Fuller](https://caribbean-sailing.com/pam-fuller/) - Name: Pam Fuller Country: USA Q: How did you get into Sailing? A: I grew up sailing with my family on Long Island Sound and sailed on the Chesapeake Bay for the 25 years. I started volunteering on the Race Committee for the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival in 2003, and continues to be
- [Alison Sly-Adams](https://caribbean-sailing.com/alison-sly-adams/) - Name: Alison Sly-Adams Island: Antigua and Barbuda Q: How did you get into Sailing? A: When I moved to Antigua 18 years ago, I started a website with my husband www.antiguanice.com. We were then asked to update the Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) website and I became involved in first the local marketing, then international marketing
- [Tamsin Rand](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tamsin-rand/) - Name: Tamsin Rand Island: British Virgin Island Q: How did you get into Sailing? A: I grew up sailing in the UK from the age of 5 enjoying racing, cruising and teaching dinghy sailing. Working as the manager of the Royal BVI Yacht Club on Tortola since 2015 I first came to the British Virgin
- [Michele Korteweg](https://caribbean-sailing.com/michele-korteweg/) - Name: Michele Korteweg Island: St. Maarten Q: How did you get involved in Sailing? A: I started as an intern at the Regatta in 2008 and returned to St. Maarten in 2010 to join the team as Assistant Director and worked my way up to Director in 2012. In 2017 I was offered the position
- [USVI’s Team Thompson Wins 2nd St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/usvis-team-thompson-wins-2nd-st-thomas-yacht-club-invitational-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Sailing their own race, minimizing distractions and clean sailing with no penalties or protests are the three strategies employed by the first, second and third place teams in the 2nd Annual St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational. The USVI’s Cy Thompson’s team finished first, followed in second by the USA’s Dave
- [USVI’s Team Thompson Leads After Day 2 – 2nd St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/usvis-team-thompson-leads-after-day-2-2nd-st-thomas-yacht-club-invitational-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Lead overtaken, placings the same and placings gained tells the story on the scoreboard and more importantly of the racing on the second day of the competition in the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Invitational Regatta. Eight teams representing the USVI, USA, and Sweden sailed six races in 10 to
- [2nd St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta Set for May 14-16, 2021](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2nd-st-thomas-yacht-club-invitational-regatta-set-for-may-14-16-2021/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The second annual St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Invitational Regatta will take place on May 14-16, 2021. Run out of the Club’s St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) in Cowpet Bay, this event will welcome 8 teams representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.A., and Sweden. COVID-19 safety precautions will be in
- [Sint Maarten Yacht Club’s first Simpson Bay to Friar’s Bay Race much appreciated by 13 competitors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-clubs-first-simpson-bay-to-friars-bay-race-much-appreciated-by-13-competitors/) - Spectacular sailing conditions, beach time and a leisurely lunch were the key ingredients enjoyed by 13 competitors racing in 3 classes in the Simpson Bay to Friar’s Bay race this past Sunday. Hosted by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club in coordination with the Friar’s Bay Sailing Club, this event showed the increasing interest in local
- [33 competitors enjoyed fierce competition in the Grant Thornton Multi Class Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/33-competitors-enjoyed-fierce-competition-in-the-grant-thornton-multi-class-regatta/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club hosted the Grant Thornton Multi Class Regatta this past weekend April 10 – 11 and witnessed excellent racing in somewhat challenging wind conditions. Light and shifty winds put the race committee and sailors to the test on Sunday, but none were deterred by a little hard work and 5 races
- [Antigua Sailing Week Goes Virtual](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-goes-virtual/) - Antigua Sailing Week is pleased to announce Sailing Week Sunday – a virtual event with stories, interviews and entertainment, transmitting from Antigua on April 25, 2021. Annually the international coverage of Antigua Sailing Week places Antigua & Barbuda as an unparalleled destination for an active lifestyle. With 2022 on the horizon the event is taking
- [37 boat fleet enjoyed stiff breezes during the St. Maarten National Championship 2021](https://caribbean-sailing.com/37-boat-fleet-enjoyed-stiff-breezes-during-the-st-maarten-national-championship-2021/) - The 2021 National Dinghy Sailing Championships under the auspices of the Sint Maarten Sailing Federation SIMSAF had a strong entry both from the Dutch and the French side with 37 boats on the water who battled stiff breezes in two racing areas. This event continues the strong participation and competition in the 20/21 sailing season.
- [FOX, Wild T’ing, Bill T, Mark – Win Classes at the 2021 St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fox-wild-ting-bill-t-mark-win-classes-at-the-2021-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The combination of perfect conditions with 15- to 20 knots of breeze out of the east, keen competition and professionally set racecourses made the 2021 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), sailed March 26-28, a winner. In the end, and after six round-the-islands races over three days, San Diego, CA’s Victor
- [Leads Lengthened, Leads Lost, Leads Landed on Second Day of 2021 St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/leads-lengthened-leads-lost-leads-landed-on-second-day-of-2021-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Sailors in some classes solidified their lead in this second day of racing in the 47th annual St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). Others lost the top spot they held yesterday to fellow competitors, while those in the 8-boat Hobie Wave class landed on the scoreboard for the first time. Either
- [FOX, Wild T’ing, Orion Lead Classes in Perfect Conditions on First Day of 2021 St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fox-wild-ting-orion-lead-classes-in-perfect-conditions-on-first-day-of-2021-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The start line in the 14-boat IC24 Class looked like thoroughbreds jockeying to be first out of the gate on this first day of racing in the 2021 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). Such a position is second nature to St. Thomas’ John Foster, a four-time Olympian who was one
- [FOX, Wild T’ing Win Classes in Round the Rocks Race, 2021 St. Thomas International Regatta Starts Friday](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fox-wild-ting-win-classes-in-round-the-rocks-race-2021-st-thomas-international-regatta-starts-friday/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Nearly a half dozen boats evenly divided between CSA Spinnaker Racing and Non-Spinnaker Racing took their start at 11 a.m. today in waters off the southeast side of St. Thomas for the Round the Rocks Race. This one-day race proved a great tune-up for the 47th St. Thomas International Regatta
- [Cardow Jewelers Sponsors Prized Timepieces for Class Winners at the 2021 St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/cardow-jewelers-sponsors-prized-timepieces-for-class-winners-at-the-2021-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Perfect timing, like precision tacks and gybes, can mean the difference between a podium finish or last place in the sport of yacht racing. Therefore, organizers of the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 26 to 28, 2021, are pleased to welcome Cardow Jewelers aboard as sponsor of
- [Steering the Course- Women's Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/steering-the-course-womens-sailing-festival/) - Hopefully you will have read, seen or heard about World Sailing’s new initiative ‘ Steering the Course’ which has been designed to increase the participation of women in the sport of sailing. From their handbook – ‘Steering the Course is an international festival which will provide opportunities for women across the world to get into
- [Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Cancellation](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classic-yacht-regatta-cancellation-2021-regatta/) - The Chairman of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Carlo Falcone and the committee have decided to cancel the 2021 ACYR and hope that everything will go back to normal in 2022. For classic yachts already in Antigua, we are hoping to hold an informal sailing only on the weekend at the end of April this
- [Women in Sailing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/women-in-sailing/) - Name: Alison Sly Adams Island: Antigua and Barbuda Q: How did you get into Sailing? A: When I moved to Antigua 18 years ago, I started a website with my husband www.antiguanice.com. We were then asked to update the Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) website and I became involved in first the local marketing, then international marketing
- [Medal Races Finished and the 470 World Championships Come to a Close](https://caribbean-sailing.com/medal-races-finished-and-the-470-world-championships-come-to-a-close/) - News from USA Sailing.org VILAMOURA, PORTUGAL (March 13, 2021) – The 2021 470 World Championships have officially come to a close with the completion of the final medal race on Saturday. A second-place finish in the medal race promoted Stu McNay (Providence, RI) and Dave Hughes (Miami, Fla.) to a fifth-place finish overall, one higher
- [Windward 500 - The Race for a Cleaner Future](https://caribbean-sailing.com/windward-500-the-race-for-a-cleaner-future/) - Call to Action - Today and Everyday The Caribbean Ocean Racing Club is pleased to introduce the Windward 500 race series, an environmentally focused low-carbon footprint sailing event. With an inspiration to achieve Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana’s Clean Regatta status and attention to World Sailings’ Offshore Racing Environmental Code, we invite you
- [Michelob Ultra, Bacardi Rum, Stoli & Milagro, distributed by West Indies Company, official Spirits of the 2021 St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/michelob-ultra-bacardi-rum-stoli-milagro-distributed-by-west-indies-company-official-spirits-of-the-2021-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Hot competition on the seas and premium-brand cold drinks onshore are what sailors can expect at the 5th Round the Rocks Race (RTR) on March 25 and the 47th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), March 26 to 28. Regatta organizers are pleased to announce that Michelob Ultra, Stoli, Milagro and
- [49th BVI Spring Regatta Postponed Until 2022](https://caribbean-sailing.com/49th-bvi-spring-regatta-postponed-until-2022/) - Tortola, British Virgin Islands - February 25, 2021 - The 49th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, which was scheduled for March 29 to April 4, 2021, has been postponed until 2022 following deep consideration by all entities involved. The BVI Spring Regatta Committee, after discussions with the BVI Government Ministry of Health, concluded that
- [Antigua Sailing Week 2021 Cancelled](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-2021-cancelled/) - Event organisers will be joining local government and the international community in working to limit and eradicate the COVID-19 spread by cancelling the 2021 edition of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW), including the Peters & May Round Antigua Race, which were scheduled for later this year - April 24 – 30. The timing of this decision
- [St. Thomas International Regatta Set for March 26-28, Warm-Up Round the Rocks Race March 25](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-thomas-international-regatta-set-for-march-26-28-warm-up-round-the-rocks-race-march-25/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The starting horn is set to sound on the 2021 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) March 26 to 28, launching three days of keen competition in one of the world’s top yacht racing destinations. Board members of the host St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) and STIR organizers have worked diligently
- [Wind! Speed! Smiles! And.....Action! All was in place for the final day of the third annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/wind-speed-smiles-and-action-all-was-in-place-for-the-final-day-of-the-third-annual-caribbean-multihull-challenge/) - Race day 2, sponsored by Oris Swiss watches, and the final day of the third annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge. This weekend was full of action, with lots of tactical decisions and more than anything, a ton of fun. It was handicap racing at its best with a full mixture of boats in the racing class,
- [Local knowledge was the key to success on day 1 of the third annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/local-knowledge-was-the-key-to-success-on-day-1-of-the-third-annual-caribbean-multihull-challenge/) - Day 1 of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge, sponsored by Yacht Club Port de Plaisance, is one for the books. Starting with lighter conditions than expected, the second race was sailed in a steady breeze. While everyone was looking at a win from one of the big and fast racing machines, such as Nemo, Arawak and
- [An exceptional weekend ahead for the 15 entries of the third Annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/an-exceptional-weekend-ahead-for-the-15-entries-of-the-third-annual-caribbean-multihull-challenge/) - Racing a Regatta, it seems almost like a foreign activity these days, but not in Sint Maarten! 15 participants will compete in the third annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge this upcoming weekend, Feb 6 – 7 and it is bound to be exceptional. Competitors will be racing in the first Caribbean Regatta of the season and
- [Team Island Water World winner of Grant Thornton Keelboat Race Day four](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-island-water-world-winner-of-grant-thornton-keelboat-race-day-four/) - Nine enthusiastic crews competed in another round of the Grant Thornton Keelboat series in Simpson Bay and completed races 16 to 19 of the Season Championship. This day produced some interesting developments in the sailing competition. The first race was won by FKG with a 12 second margin and squeezed out IGY racing who might
- [Cancellation of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille 2021](https://caribbean-sailing.com/cancellation-of-les-voiles-de-st-barth-richard-mille-2021/) - The organizers of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille regret to announce, after conferring with the Collectivité de St. Barthélemy and their sponsors, that the regatta will not be held for the second consecutive year, due to the global pandemic of the coronavirus. The return to ‘business as usual’ in St Barthélemy as of
- [The 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta cancelled due to fear of possible COVID developments](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-41st-st-maarten-heineken-regatta-cancelled-due-to-fear-of-possible-covid-developments/) - On Monday January 25th, organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta published its plans for the 41st edition of this annual event, eliminating the parties and social gatherings from this year’s event format and focusing on hosting the 4 days of world class racing, as it is first and foremost an outdoor sporting event. Yesterday,
- [2021 St. Barths Bucket Cancelled](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2021-st-barths-bucket-cancelled/) - 28 January, 2021 (09.30am) Each year, the Stewards of the St Barths Bucket stage their international sailing event for the enjoyment of yacht owners and for the benefit of the people of St Barths. The “Spirit of the Bucket” is a time-honored tradition that has endured for 36 years. Last year, the Bucket was cancelled
- [Palanad 3 win the 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/palanad-3-win-the-2021-rorc-transatlantic-race-trophy/) - Congratulations to Olivier Magre and his crew on French Class40 Palanad 3 as the overall winner of the 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race. Palanad 3 has posted the best elapsed time under IRC to win the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy. Palanad 3 is the seventh winner of the antique sterling silver trophy and the first Class40
- [The 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, launches ‘Safe Harbor’ concept scheduled for March 4 – 7, 2021.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-41st-st-maarten-heineken-regatta-launches-safe-harbor-concept-scheduled-for-march-4-7-2021/) - January 25, 2021 – Simpson Bay, St Maarten – The organizers of the 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta reassure sailors world-wide that plans are still moving forward for the Regatta to take place from March 4- 7 on the Caribbean island of St Maarten. Although the future course of the Covid-19 pandemic is far from
- [49th BVI Spring Regatta is set for March 29- April 4, 2021](https://caribbean-sailing.com/49th-bvi-spring-regatta-is-set-for-march-29-april-4-2021/) - Welcoming Sailors to the 49th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, March 29-April 4, 2021. BVI offers safe & healthy environment to enjoy sailboat racing. Tortola, British Virgin Islands, January 21, 2021. Sailing in the beautiful warm waters of the British Virgin Islands as part of the 49th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (BVISR)
- [The 3rd Annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge set to kick off the Caribbean Racing season on 6 & 7 February 2021!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-3rd-annual-caribbean-multihull-challenge-set-to-kick-off-the-caribbean-racing-season-on-6-7-february-2021/) - The future trajectory of the Covid-19 pandemic is far from clear, which weighs heavy on regatta organizers whose priority it is to provide information and clarity to participants, sponsors and stakeholders. Despite the uncertainty the Sint Maarten Yacht Club is confident to host the 3rd Caribbean Multihull Challenge, may it be on a smaller scale
- [Keelboat Race In Perfect Conditions](https://caribbean-sailing.com/keelboat-race-in-perfect-conditions/) - The keel boat racing fleet in Sint Maarten is in better shape than most years and would be well prepared for a big regatta season if there were to be one. Sunday 17th January saw 8 boats sailing very competitively in Simpson Bay with Melges 32 Kick em Jenny, the highest rater winning the day.
- [Thad Lettsome Back in Action | 4th U21 at US Laser Open](https://caribbean-sailing.com/thad-lettsome-back-in-action-4th-u21-at-us-laser-open/) - The BVI's top Laser sailor, Thad Lettsome was back in action this past weekend at the West Marine US Open Sailing Series in Fort Lauderdale, 140 Laser sailors across three fleets took to the water from 15-18 January for the first major of 2021. The first event of the year for Lettsome, who took on
- [Green Dragon and Palanad 3 scorch into Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/green-dragon-and-palanad-3-scorch-into-antigua/) - Johannes Schwarz’s Volvo 70 Green Dragon crossed the finish line of the 7th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race at 04:53 UTC in an elapsed time of 9 days, 18 hours, 53 mins and 40 secs. Green Dragon wins the IMA Trophy and takes Monohull Line Honours for the RORC Transatlantic Race. Olivier Magre’s Class40
- [Rayon Vert - Multihull Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rayon-vert-multihull-line-honours-in-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - ANTIGUA, W.I. January 18, 2021 - Oren Nataf’s Multi50 Trimaran Rayon Vert, skippered by Alex Pella crossed the finish line of the 7th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race at 13:33 UTC in an elapsed time of 9 days, 3 hours, 33 mins and 19 secs. Racing Two-Handed across the Atlantic in under 10 days
- [Register Now! International optimist Regatta, Clinic & Team Race set for June 14-20, 2021](https://caribbean-sailing.com/register-now-international-optimist-regatta-clinic-team-race-set-for-june-14-20-2021/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Registration is open! The 28th annual International Optimist Regatta (IOR), the TOTE Maritime Clinic and the TOTE Team Race will take place from June 14-20, 2021 at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. More specifically, the Clinic takes place June 14-16, followed by the Team Race, June 17 along with a
- [Whoop Whoop & Wicked Winch Win Halyard Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/whoop-whoop-wicked-winch-win-halyard-challenge/) - It was a sparkling BVI sailing day on Saturday 9 January and six boats took to the race course for the first regatta of 2021, the Halyard Challenge. Both fleets sailed the same course, starting in Road Harbour, out around Salt Island, leaving it to starboard. Then down to pass Deadchest to starboard before crossing
- [Spectacular Start for RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/spectacular-start-for-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - The 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race started in glorious conditions outside Marina Puerto Calero on Saturday 9th January. With the RORC Racing Management Team operating remotely, the race start was officiated by Manuel Torres, Sporting Director, Real Club Náutico de Arrecife. With a highly experienced team from the Royal Yacht Club, the RORC fleet got away
- [2021 RORC Caribbean 600 is cancelled](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2021-rorc-caribbean-600-is-cancelled/) - After much discussion internally and after consultation with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, it was decided that the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) had no option but to cancel the RORC Caribbean 600 due to take place in February. The escalation in the spread of the new strain of COVID-19 in Europe, the state
- [The first day of the Aberson series saw stiff but managable winds, a great Laser fleet and some interesting and close results](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-first-day-of-the-aberson-series-saw-stiff-but-managable-winds-a-great-laser-fleet-and-some-interesting-and-close-results/) - Four classes went out on the water for the Aberson Series, a two-day race that is part of the Grant Thornton Season Championship 2020-2021. Optimists, Laser Pico's, Lasers and Sunfast 20’s went out on the water to compete. The RS Quest class remained at rest at the dock. Five races were sailed so that many
- [Preview 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/preview-2021-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - The 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race - in association with the International Maxi Association - is scheduled to start from Puerto Calero, Lanzarote on January 9th, 2021. Ten teams have sailed from European destinations to take part in the 2,735-mile race across the Atlantic Ocean. Due to travel restrictions from the UK, the Royal Ocean Racing
- [Odyssey & Whoop Whoop Win O'Neal & Mundy Commodore's Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/odyssey-whoop-whoop-win-oneal-mundy-commodores-race/) - Ten boats registered for the 2020 O'Neal & Mundy Commodore's Race on Saturday 19 December. It was a day of shifty winds and rain squalls but a cracking day for a yacht race! Starting in Road Harbour, the Cruising fleet were away first, racing to Hog Valley Green, around Pelican and the Indians before returning
- [Eddie Warden Owen to step down as Royal Ocean Racing Club CEO](https://caribbean-sailing.com/eddie-warden-owen-to-step-down-as-royal-ocean-racing-club-ceo/) - After 12 years at the helm of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), Eddie Warden Owen has informed the club of his desire to step down as Chief Executive Officer in 2021. The identification of a replacement has already begun, and the intention is for Eddie to leave his role in October, at the earliest,
- [Under the Sun of St. Barth's](https://caribbean-sailing.com/under-the-sun-of-st-barths/) - Sailors from around the world are already impatiently waiting to hoist their sails and compete in the beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean and the unique setting of Saint Barth. Just four months before the starting gun, there are 20+ boats that have already confirmed their participation in the regatta. These include such regulars as
- [Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Merry Christmas and Happy New Year](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classic-yacht-regatta-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/) - After the postponement of last April's regatta, we are hopeful that the 2021 Regatta will still be able to go ahead albeit with more limited social events and subject to the guidelines recommended by the Antigua and Barbuda government. Our sponsors Locman, the Italian watchmaker, Zaoli sailmakers and Paul & Shark yachting clothing are all
- [St. Thomas Yacht Club Announces its 2021 Regatta Schedule](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-thomas-yacht-club-announces-its-2021-regatta-schedule/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Competitive and COVID-safe yacht racing returns in a new normal way to St. Thomas in 2021. The St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce next year’s dates for two of the Caribbean’s favorite regattas and the second annual of a soon-to-be major international regatta. Specifically,
- [Aberson Series Day 2 - Ajani Blake, Caii Banting, Robbie Ferron and Jolyon Ferron Overall winners of the Aberson series](https://caribbean-sailing.com/aberson-series-day-2-ajani-blake-caii-banting-robbie-ferron-and-jolyon-ferron-overall-winners-of-the-aberson-series/) - The second day of the Aberson series saw light winds that never dropped off totally but did manage to leave some competitors “parked “ for frustrating seconds of loss. A solid entry concluded this final series for the dinghy sailing in 2020 although other events will continue at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. The participation
- [O'neal & Mundy Commodores Race | Notice of Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/oneal-mundy-commodores-race-notice-of-race/) - The 2020 O'Neal & Mundy Commodore's Race will take place on Saturday 19 December Sailors are invited to enter in the following classes: Trimaran Racing Cruising The start will be in Road Harbour and the first warning signal at 10:00. Registration will take place at Nanny Cay Beach Bar on Friday 18 December from 5:30-7:00pm.
- [2021 RORC Caribbean 600 - Race Update](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2021-rorc-caribbean-600-race-update/) - The 13th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is scheduled to start off Fort Charlotte, Antigua on Monday 22nd February 2021. “The RORC Flag Officers meet regularly and since July the overall commitment from the Club has been to provide safe racing when there is sufficient demand and when restrictions allow us to do so,”
- [Island Hops Wins 2020 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/island-hops-wins-2020-nanny-cay-round-tortola-race/) - News from RBVYC Mark Sanders won the 2020 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race that took place on Saturday 14 November. Eleven boats took to the race course in what turned out to be a challenging day on the water with afternoon squalls and wind shifts. The cruising and racing fleets were first away at 09:05.
- [New Board Elected for the Caribbean Sailing Association](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-board-elected-for-the-caribbean-sailing-association/) - Last weekend the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place via Zoom. The group unanimously re-elected President Alison Sly-Adams to serve her third term. Fellow board members Michele Korteweg of St. Maarten, Karen Stiell of Grenada, Pat Bailey of the United States Virgin Islands, and Jaime Torres of Puerto Rico will continue
- [3rd Annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge Shapes Up](https://caribbean-sailing.com/3rd-annual-caribbean-multihull-challenge-shapes-up/) - Pushing through the tough conditions imposed on us all by Covid, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club and the Steering Committee for the Caribbean Multihull Challenge set for the 5,6,7 of February 2021 is weathering the storm and planning for a safe as well as exciting regatta. Cooperation from the Sint Maarten Government as well as
- [Team Island Water World winner of first Grant Thornton  Keelboat Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-island-water-world-winner-of-first-grant-thornton-keelboat-race/) - The first Grant Thornton Keelboat race of the new season saw an excellent turnout and sailing under idyllic conditions in Simpson Bay. Two classes were sailed. The faster racing boats in one and the smaller in a second. The initial results were found to be wanting after announcement and the final results saw Frits Bus
- [Lolie Osswald from St. Barths overall Winner of the 15th annual St. Maarten Optimist Championship 2020, the first regional event of the 2020-2021 season](https://caribbean-sailing.com/lolie-osswald-from-st-barths-overall-winner-of-the-15th-annual-st-maarten-optimist-championship-2020-the-first-regional-event-of-the-2020-2021-season/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club, organizer of the 15th Annual Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship, had seventeen youth sailors out on the water this weekend. Ten competitors in the orange (medium) fleet and seven in the blue (advanced) fleet. Due to Covid, travel restrictions are still in place at most Caribbean islands, therefore a reduced
- [Organizers Navigating Forward with plans for the upcoming 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/organizers-navigating-forward-with-plans-for-the-upcoming-41st-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - The future course of the Covid-19 pandemic is far from clear, however the Sint Maarten Yacht Club Regatta Foundation and the Government of St. Maarten are confident to host the 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta taking place March 4 – 7, 2021. Relying on implementing proper protocols and clear communication, the event is now accepting
- [The 15th Annual St. Maarten Optimist Championship will take place on November 7 - 8, 2020](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-15th-annual-st-maarten-optimist-championship-will-take-place-on-november-7-8-2020/) - The St. Maarten Optimist Championship is a 2-day regatta and qualifier for the 2021 Optimist World Championships. This year the event takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 of November. It always attracts racers from the entire Caribbean. Of course the situation this year has made it difficult for some countries to come, however
- [Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race | Notice of Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/nanny-cay-round-tortola-race-notice-of-race-2/) - The Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race will take place on Saturday 14 November 2020. Entries are invited to compete in Racing, Cruising and Multihull Classes. The course for those attempting the Nanny Cay Challenge for the Round Tortola Record, takes the fleet anti-clockwise around Tortola leaving Beef Island, Scrub Island, Great Camanoe and Guana Island
- [The Race is on for the Caribbean Regatta Circuit this Winter](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-race-is-on-for-the-caribbean-regatta-circuit-this-winter/) - Caribbean Regatta organisers have confirmed they will deliver an impressive list of regattas for international, regional and local sailors to enjoy this coming winter, despite the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. Many potential visitors to the region have asked if there can be consistent protocols and requirements across the region. As each island is
- [Virgin's Cup and William Thornton Race | Women At The Helm](https://caribbean-sailing.com/virgins-cup-and-william-thornton-race-women-at-the-helm/) - Victoria Rowlette at the helm of Whoop Whoop defended her title in the 2020 Virgin's Cup and William Thornton Race on Saturday 24 October. 21 boats entered the race ranging from the Corsair trimarans to 40ft cruising boats and 12 foot dinghies! The Virgin's Cup, sponsored by the Willy T, is always a popular event,
- [PLANS PROGRESS FOR ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2021](https://caribbean-sailing.com/plans-progress-for-antigua-sailing-week-2021/) - The Sailing Week Team is hard at work planning ASW 2021. With some modifications to their usual social programs they will be able to conduct safe, competitive racing during the week of April 24 - 30, in fact, their provisional schedule has been set and there are 70 entries which include some rolled over from the last
- [Grenada Sailing Week scheduled for 31 January to 5 February 2021 Cancelled until 2022.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/grenada-sailing-week-scheduled-for-31-january-to-5-february-2021-cancelled-until-2022/) - After long deliberation and consideration of the current challenges posed by the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Board of Directors and Organising Authority of Grenada Sailing Week have taken the difficult decision to cancel the Grenada Sailing Week 2021 event. Brian Sylvester, the Chairman of the Board of Directors explains, “There is too much ongoing uncertainty to
- [Notice of Race Issued for 2021 Barbados Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/notice-of-race-issued-for-2021-barbados-sailing-week/) - The Notice of Race for the 2021 Barbados Sailing Week has been released today. The organising committee are confident the event will take place and will assist yachts in their plans to head to Barbados for the first regatta of the Caribbean Winter Circuit. To read the NOR click here. For inquiries and more details
- [49th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival Scheduled](https://caribbean-sailing.com/49th-bvi-spring-regatta-and-sailing-festival-scheduled-54921-2/) - In light of the world circumstances, the 49th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is now scheduled for March 29-April 4, 2021. 'What's not to Love about the BVI Spring Regatta' remains the theme for the 49th edition of the regatta and those words couldn't be more fitting. The event will include more classes and
- [Virtual AGM and ROC Date Confirmed as 13th – 14th November, 2020](https://caribbean-sailing.com/virtual-agm-and-roc-date-confirmed-as-13th-14th-november-2020/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) has confirmed dates for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Organisers Conference (ROC) as November 13-14, 2020. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions on travel the event will be virtual and hosted via Zoom. As part of the AGM there will be re-election of board members. A nominating
- [Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) Launches Friends of ASW Campaign](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-asw-launches-friends-of-asw-campaign/) - As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to challenge countries around the world, Antigua and Barbuda are no exception. Currently, yachting stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about the potential for some return to normality as it pertains to yacht racing events for 2021. The Antigua Sailing Week team are working on the race formats and shoreside protocols to
- [Change of Helm at the National Sailing Academy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-general-manager-appointed-at-the-national-sailing-academy/) - The National Sailing Academy was founded 10 years ago by Elizabeth Jordan who has been President and General Manager of the non-profit organization since its inception. The NSA started its life at Antigua Yacht Club and, after its first three years of operation, its growth was such that it needed new premises and moved to
- [CSA Launches Survey to Assess Level of Interest in the 2021 Caribbean Racing Season](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-launches-survey-to-assess-level-of-interest-in-the-2021-caribbean-racing-season/) - As yacht racing resumes in some form or other around the world, the Caribbean Region is cautiously optimistic about the 2021 season. Local club racing has begun on many islands. St. Thomas hosted an international regatta in June and the Royal B.V.I. Yacht Club has just announced the postponed edition of the Spring Regatta will
- [Bart's Bash Regatta- St. Maarten Yacht Club News](https://caribbean-sailing.com/barts-bash-regatta-st-maarten-yacht-club-news/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club welcomes sailors to sail in the 7th edition of Bart’s Bash! Bart’s Bash is a global sailing event taking place at hundreds of venues, with thousands of sailors in different classes of boats around the world. Bart’s Bash is one of the Andrew Simpson Foundation’s (ASF) key charitable events. This
- [A St. Thomian Representing the USA in the 2021 Olympics](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-st-thomian-representing-the-usa-in-the-2021-olympics/) - USA Women’s 470 Contenders LTJG Barnes & Dallman-Weiss Set Sights on 2021 Olympics Miami, FL (June 30, 2020). They named their 2020 Summer Olympic bid Perfect Vision Sailing as a play on 20/20 as the measure of ideal eyesight. While they aren’t changing the campaign’s name, the U.S. Coast Guard’s LTJG Nikole Barnes’ and Lara
- [Postponement Flag Lifted and Ready to Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/postponement-flag-lifted-and-ready-to-race/) - The postponement flag is being raised. The 2020 BVI Spring Regatta is now scheduled for October 23-25, 2020. The regatta was postponed by the BVI Government on Friday March 13th, just days from the start of the 49th edition of the event. Multi classes, three days of great racing and a Regatta Village for after
- [Antigua Sailing Week - Charter Opportunities & Flight Deals](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-charter-opportunities-flight-deals/) - More than 65 teams from all over the world have already committed to the 51st edition of Antigua Sailing Week. Many more are expected and it's not too late to join them. There are still single places and whole yacht charters available. Backed by Dream Yacht Charter and Virgin Atlantic, there are some fantastic New
- [New Three Year Sponsorship Deal Announced Between Antigua Sailing Week And Dream Yacht Charter](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-three-year-sponsorship-deal-announced-between-antigua-sailing-week-and-dream-yacht-charter/) - The Dream Yacht Charter committee boat at the race starts during ASW 2019- Photo by Paul Wyeth Antigua Sailing Week is delighted to announce a new three-year agreement with Dream Yacht Charter to continue as the Official Exclusive Bareboat and by the Cabin Charter Sponsor of Antigua Sailing Week through May, 2022. The Dream Yacht
- [Race Charter For BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/race-charter-for-bvi-spring-regatta/) - Perfect time for the perfect gift... to you. The big question many sailors have is "how can I race in the BVI Spring Regatta if I don't have a boat in the islands?" From the world famous home of all chartering, The Moorings, has a fleet of charter boats that will fill the bill, so
- [Rosenberg, Compton Top Classes at Inaugural St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rosenberg-compton-top-classes-at-inaugural-st-thomas-yacht-club-invitational-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Sailing is social distancing at its best. No three people know this better than St. Thomas’ Chris Rosenberg and his 15-year-old son Christian, who won the IC24 Class, and St. Thomas’ Marcus Compton, who topped the Hobie Wave Class, in this weekend’s inaugural St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Invitational Regatta
- [USVI Perfect Sailing Conditions on First Day of Inaugural St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/usvi-perfect-sailing-conditions-on-first-day-of-inaugural-st-thomas-yacht-club-invitational-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The thrill of competition plus a pent-up delight at being back on the water racing summed-up sailors sentiments on the first day of the inaugural St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Invitational Regatta sponsored by the USVI Department of Tourism, Leatherback Brewing Co. and MUTINY Island Vodka. Twenty-one boats with skippers
- [Victorious Sailors Awarded at the Final of “The Grant Thornton Season Championship”](https://caribbean-sailing.com/victorious-sailors-awarded-at-the-final-of-the-grant-thornton-season-championship/) - Thirty-two sailors ages seven to seventy-three came out on the water on Saturday to complete the final day of racing of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club’s Season Championship sponsored by Grant Thornton. A total of 36 races since October made up the complete series in five different classes of boats including Optimists, Lasers, Laser Pico’s,
- [Twenty-Two Boats Ready to Compete in First St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta this Weekend](https://caribbean-sailing.com/twenty-two-boats-ready-to-compete-in-first-st-thomas-yacht-club-invitational-regatta-this-weekend/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Twenty-two boats, with skippers hailing from the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, USA and Sweden, are ready to take their start on Saturday in the first annual St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Invitational Regatta sponsored by Leatherback Brewing Co. and MUTINY Island Vodka. COVID-19 protective measures such
- [CSA Launches Fundraiser to assist for development of Caribbean Wide Learn to Sail Programme](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-launches-fundraiser-to-assist-for-development-of-caribbean-wide-learn-to-sail-programme/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is seeking funding to establish a Caribbean wide sail-training program that will provide a creditable training resource for sailing associations, sailing schools and yacht clubs throughout the region to teach, promote, and grow sailing participation. Resilience of the Caribbean region is a collective objective worked on by many leaders and
- [Fope Women’s Sailing Team Highlighted 2nd Annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fope-womens-sailing-team-highlighted-2nd-annual-caribbean-multihull-challenge/) - The Caribbean Multihull Challenge has now established itself as the major annual event for racing and cruising catamarans and trimarans throughout the islands. And in keeping with that position of leadership, for the first time, the fleet in last February’s event included the Fope Women’s Sailing Team, an all-girl international crew sponsored by Fope Fine
- [First St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta Set for June 27-28, 2020](https://caribbean-sailing.com/first-st-thomas-yacht-club-invitational-regatta-set-for-june-27-28-2020/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The first annual St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Invitational Regatta sponsored by Leatherback Brewing Co. will take place on June 27 to 28, 2020. Run out of the Club’s St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) in Cowpet Bay, this inaugural event welcomes 11 teams representing all three U.S. Virgin Islands, the
- [Orma 60 Areté is first 2021 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Entry](https://caribbean-sailing.com/orma-60-arete-is-first-2021-caribbean-multihull-challenge-entry/) - It was a quiet April Saturday in locked down Sint Maarten, when Petro Jonker – Chair of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge steering committee (organized by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club in 2019) called to tell me that his friend Rick Warner, owner of the very fast ORMA 60 trimaran Areté, is planning to sail south
- [Pamala Baldwin’s Team Liquid Wins the 2020 CSA Traveller’s Trophy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/pamala-baldwins-team-liquid-wins-the-2020-csa-travellers-trophy/) - The CSA is delighted to announce that for the second year running the CSA Traveller’s Trophy has been won by Antigua based Pamala Baldwins’ Team Liquid. Although the racing season was cut short due to the worldwide Covid-19 Pandemic, Team Liquid had already earned a class win in CSA 1 at Grenada Sailing Week, second
- [Limited RS Tera Sailboat offer for export customers](https://caribbean-sailing.com/limited-rs-tera-sailboat-offer-for-export-customers/) - The offer relates to a container of 19x RS Tera sailboats (new and un-used), as well as spare parts + accessories. These boats were due to be used as charter boats at an RS Tera class international event that was unfortunately cancelled due to the Corona Crisis. This container of boats and equipment is now
- [Multihull Racing in the Caribbean: The CMC leads the way!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/multihull-racing-in-the-caribbean-the-cmc-leads-the-way/) - Regattas featuring primarily monohull yachts are as common as sunshine; and the nature of that game is well known and understood by almost all. But racing in large multihulls – the sort of boats that are particularly good as cruising platforms – is not yet quite accepted for that blood tingling purpose. Meanwhile, the Caribbean
- [Cancellation of Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/cancellation-of-antigua-sailing-week/) - As a result of national and global measures being taken to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and the priority being the health & safety of our citizens, competitors, spectators and volunteers, the decision to cancel Antigua Sailing Week is the only viable option. We would like to thank everyone who has supported the event and worked
- [Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille Cancelled](https://caribbean-sailing.com/les-voiles-de-st-barth-richard-mille-cancelled/) - Dear participants, sponsors, partners, and friends of Les Voiles, In light of the most recent information concerning the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, and the new travel restrictions that have been announced, it is with great regret that the organizers of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille have made the decision,
- [Antigua Bermuda Race Cancelled](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-bermuda-race-cancelled/) - After consultation with both the Governments of Antigua & Barbuda and Bermuda over the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to announce the 2020 Antigua Bermuda Race has been cancelled. The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in association with Antigua Sailing Week thank the support of the Bermuda Tourism Authority and Goslings Rum for their help in organizing
- [Postponed – 2020 St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/postponed-2020-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Organizers of the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) regret to announce the postponement of the 2020 event, originally scheduled for March 27-29. This difficult decision has been made in line with health and safety recommendations taken by the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Postponement of 2020 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/postponement-of-2020-antigua-classic-yacht-regatta/) - Dear All It is with heavy heart and sincere responsibility that I notify you that the 2020 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is postponed until next year. Due to the COVID 19 situation in Antigua and the Government recommendation to avoid social and sport gatherings - the committee has decided to postpone the Regatta until next
- [2020 BVI Spring Regatta Postponement](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2020-bvi-spring-regatta-postponement/) - Tortola, British Virgin Islands: In light of the statement made by the Government of the Virgin Islands on 13 March 2020 regarding measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BVI Spring Regatta Board has been instructed to postpone the 2020 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival as a matter of public health
- [Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's learning to dance in the rain](https://caribbean-sailing.com/life-isnt-about-waiting-for-the-storm-to-pass-its-learning-to-dance-in-the-rain/) - We are delighted to announce that there are no cases of Coronavirus in Antigua at this time. We are therefore continuing with our preparations for the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, starting on 1 April which is shaping up nicely great entries. We look forward to seeing past participants such as the mighty Ticonderoga, Nordwind and
- [Bigger than Ben Hur- Superyacht Challenge Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bigger-than-ben-hur-superyacht-challenge-antigua/) - The 10th anniversary of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua has a record entry of fifteen superyachts and four J Class taking part. The 2020 Superyacht Challenge Antigua is the largest collection of superyachts that has ever raced in Antigua. The Superyacht Challenge Antigua is designed to be solely for the pleasure of superyacht owners, their guests
- [That’s A Wrap! 40th Anniversary Edition of The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/thats-a-wrap-40th-anniversary-edition-of-the-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - After four sensational days of racing, parties and entertainment—and some of the closest competition ever seen in the long history of this storied Caribbean event—the 40th Anniversary Edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta concluded today in the same fine fashion with which it started, with the waters south of the isle dotted with tall,
- [Moving Day! The Fleet Jockeys for Podium Positions on Penultimate Day of Racing in 40th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/moving-day-the-fleet-jockeys-for-podium-positions-on-penultimate-day-of-racing-in-40th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - There comes a point in every regatta, after several races have been recorded and the top contenders have begun to establish their supremacy, when the competition becomes especially critical. For the crews jockeying for the podium, it’s time to put it on the line and make their move, hopefully up the rankings, though that’s not
- [Round-the-Island Race in 40th Anniversary St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/round-the-island-race-in-40th-anniversary-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - It’s an annual highlight not only of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, but of the entire Caribbean yacht-racing circuit. The point-to-point round-St. Maarten race has something for everything: challenging currents and geographical features; wildly varying wind speeds and directions; inshore and offshore seaways; and this year, 148 competing yachts, all of which at times seem
- [Let the Games Begin!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/let-the-games-begin/) - The practice sails are over, the crews have assembled on the island from all around the globe. The race committee has made final preparations, the army of volunteers all have their assignments. Registration is complete, the media know when and where to board the press boats. In the race village at Port de Plaisance Marina,
- [Outsider lifts the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/outsider-lifts-the-rorc-caribbean-600-trophy/) - The 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 prize giving was held on Friday 29th February celebrating a fascinating race. 700 sailors from 37 countries, joined by the Antiguan yachting community, gathered at the Antigua Yacht Club for a grand finale to congratulate winners. All of the participating teams were honoured with a personalised souvenir in the shape of decanters, suitably filled
- [Fight to the Finish- RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fight-to-the-finish-rorc-caribbean-600/) - In the early hours of the fifth day of the RORC Caribbean 600 a fantastic battle came to a dramatic conclusion. In the 18-strong IRC One feet, after time correction and on the water, two yachts rose above the rest to fight for the class win, but a final twist was still to come. Giles
- [To Wizard the gun - Class winners to come](https://caribbean-sailing.com/to-wizard-the-gun-class-winners-to-come/) - For the second year in a row, David and Peter Askew's Volvo 70 Wizard (USA) has taken Monohull Line Honours in the RORC Caribbean 600. Adrian Keller's Nigel Irens-designed catamaran Allegra (SUI) is the provisional winner of the MOCRA Class. Tilmar Hansen's German TP52 Outsider has finished the race and is currently the overall leader
- [PowerPlay win with last throw of the dice- Multihull Line Honours Victory](https://caribbean-sailing.com/powerplay-win-with-last-throw-of-the-dice-multihull-line-honours-victory/) - Peter Cunnigham’s MOD70 PowerPlay (CAY), skippered by Ned Collier-Wakefield has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 just four minutes ahead of Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo (USA). Giovanni Soldini’s Maserati Multi70 (ITA) was third. A nail-biting finish rounded off an epic light airs tactical battle between three of the world’s fastest ocean-going
- [The north south divide Day Two - pm Race Update](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-north-south-divide-day-two-pm-race-update/) - By dusk on the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, the entire monohull fleet in the race were at the northern most extremity of the course negotiating the chicane of islands; Saba, St. Barths, and St. Maarten. Tilmar Hansen's TP52 Outsider (GER) is estimated to be leading IRC Zero and the race overall for
- [Tropical snakes and ladders- Day Two am report](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tropical-snakes-and-ladders-day-two-am-report/) - After a sublime start and a reach up to Barbuda in beautiful conditions, the majority of the fleet experienced the first trap of the course. Just before sunset on the first day, the wind shadow of Barbuda enveloped the armada. The halt in progress was short-lived and looking on the bright side, Barbuda is a
- [Light Air Combat - Start of the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/light-air-combat-start-of-the-2020-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Antigua 24 February: Sparkling conditions prevailed for the start of the 12th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The impressive 73-boat fleet gathered outside Antigua's English Harbour, relishing the prospect of racing 600nm in stunning conditions. A light south easterly breeze gave a gentle start to the race,
- [A successful last day of racing for the Caribbean Foiling Championships](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-successful-last-day-of-racing-for-the-caribbean-foiling-championships/) - It’s a wrap for the Caribbean Foiling Championships after 3 days of racing in kitefoiling and windfoiling, despite unusual light wind conditions. Competitors from around the Caribbean and abroad were able to demonstrate their levels in foiling, highlighting the promising skills of the youngsters who were competing in the same category as the adults On
- [Tiger Tyson wins race of Day 2 of Caribbean Foiling Championships!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tiger-tyson-wins-race-of-day-2-of-caribbean-foiling-championships/) - 16 years old professional kitefoiler from Barbuda, the sister island in Antigua and Barbuda, wins race on second day of the Caribbean Foiling Championships, the first event of its kind in the Caribbean, taking place in Orient Bay from February 21-23. Saturday 22nd of February was Day 2 of the Caribbean Foiling Championships. It started
- [First race of the Caribbean Foiling Championships!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/first-race-of-the-caribbean-foiling-championships/) - A new event kicked off on Friday 21st February in Orient Bay about foiling, a growing sports for watersports enthusiasts from the region and beyond. 40 motivated competitors gathered up in Orient Bay early on Friday to race in the very first edition of the Caribbean Foiling Championships. Racers were a mix-group of seasoned kitefoilers
- [Finn, La Novia and Delphine the big Winners on Third and Final Day of Eventful 2020 Caribbean Multihull Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/finn-la-novia-and-delphine-the-big-winners-on-third-and-final-day-of-eventful-2020-caribbean-multihull-challenge/) - On a gray, squally morning off the lovely French beachfront community of Grand Case, the last boats standing in what has been an extremely eventful second edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge set forth on the third and final day of competition. With punchy, shifty breeze ranging from 10- to 20-knots, and intermittent showers, it
- [A tough and challenging edition](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-tough-and-challenging-edition/) - Two days before the start of the competition, the weather forecast left the organisers little hope for the first round, the Round Raid, the grand tour of Martinique by the Atlantic coast. The wise decision to cancel this round was compensated by the setting up of two regattas in the bay of Fort de France
- [Impressive Fleet of Monohulls, Multihulls and Bareboats Coming Together for Epic 40th Edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/impressive-fleet-of-monohulls-multihulls-and-bareboats-coming-together-for-epic-40th-edition-of-the-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - The countdown for the highly anticipated 40th running of the renowned St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is well and truly underway. The 2020 Anniversary Edition of the famed event is scheduled for March 5-8. And the preliminary scratch sheet for the 40th now sits at over 130 entries competing in a half-dozen dedicated classes of monohulls,
- [37 Nations gather for the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/37-nations-gather-for-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Antigua,18 February. Sailors from at least 37 nations will be competing in the RORC Caribbean 600 organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The 12th edition of the spectacular race will start off Fort Charlotte Antigua on Monday 24th February 2020. Over 70 teams, featuring close to 700 sailors, are expected on the start line.
- [The Boom Went Boom: How a Crazy Day 2 of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge Went Down on Shockwave](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-boom-went-boom-how-a-crazy-day-2-of-the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-went-down-on-shockwave/) - The 63-foot trimaran Shockwave traveled some 4,595 nautical miles after a major refit in San Diego to begin its inaugural season of racing under a new syndicate comprised of owner Serge Durrant, skipper Jeff Mearing, co-skipper Scott Klodowski, navigator Nils Erickson and a crew of fellow, passionate sailors. On Day 2 of the Caribbean Multihull
- [Finn and Tryst - A Very Different Set of Trimarans - Are Big Winners on Day 1 of Caribbean Multihull Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/finn-and-tryst-a-very-different-set-of-trimarans-are-big-winners-on-day-1-of-caribbean-multihull-challenge/) - On a day of squally skies, flying spray, challenging tradewinds and deeply reefed mainsails, a pair of well-sailed trimarans from very different eras were the big winners on Day 1 of the second annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge (CMC). In the CSA Multihull 1 class, Brett Trevillian’s sleek, white 53-foot tri Finn sits atop the leader
- [A tour of Martinique in Four Rounds](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-tour-of-martinique-in-four-rounds/) - The 21 participants registered in the 2020 edition of The Round Martinique Regatta will hoist their sails for 3 days of racing along the coast of the “island of flowers”. As of Thursday, participants will meet in the marina of “l’Étang Z’abricot” in Fort de France. The first day dedicated to welcoming the sailors, registration
- [The Caribbean Multihull Challenge, an official Mount Gay Rum "Red Cap Regatta"](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-an-official-mount-gay-rum-red-cap-regatta/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club – organizers of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge to be held in Sint Maarten / St. Martin’s waters on the 14th, 15h, and 16th of February 2020 – are proud to announce that the Mount Gay Red Caps have arrived on our island just waiting for the competitive racing to begin.
- [Caribbean Racing At Its Finest! - BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-racing-at-its-finest-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival/) - Superb racing competition, conditions and camaraderie await sailors of all levels at the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. In just six weeks, some 800 sailors and crew from around the world will descend on the beautiful island of Tortola to take advantage of springtime Caribbean race conditions. Trade breezes. Sun. Warm Water. "The BVI
- [Getting Ready for the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/getting-ready-for-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - With less than two weeks until the start of the 12th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, boats and crew are beginning to arrive in Antigua. The marinas in Falmouth and English Harbour are starting to buzz with activity as sailors from all over the world arrive to prepare their yachts for the 600-mile race
- [Lettsome at Hempel World Cup Miami  |  Manhattan YC Trophy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/lettsome-at-hempel-world-cup-miami-manhattan-yc-trophy/) - Thad Lettsome has completed a series of winter training events which culminated in competition at the Hempel World Cup Series event in Miami at which he finished in 24th position. Lettsome fired out of the blocks on day one, finishing the first race in 11th place in the 40 boat fleet, this would be his
- [Asher Otto & Itchy Feet to Perform for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/asher-otto-itchy-feet-to-perform-for-the-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Antiguan songstress and band Asher Otto & Itchy Feet have confirmed their performance for the 40th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta this coming March. The band is set to take the stage on Friday, March 6th, 2020, and is joined by a stellar Caribbean line-up for the night. The venue, the Regatta Village, is located at
- [Grenada Celebrates Workboat Tradition-Final Report](https://caribbean-sailing.com/grenada-celebrates-workboat-tradition-final-report/) - Westerhall White Jack Grenada Sailing Festival Grand Anse Beach, St.Georges, Grenada, West Indies The tri-island state of Grenada has over 200 years of boat building tradition and the Westerhall Rums White Jack Sailing Festival is not just a celebration of that maritime heritage but also provides opportunities for the experienced seaman to pass on their
- [Winners are Grinners - Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/winners-are-grinners-island-water-world-grenada-sailing-week/) - The final day of Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week was Mount Gay Rum Race Day. Racing took place on the South Coast of Grenada with the trade winds pumping up to 20 knots in the gusts with a modest swell punctuated by bigger sets of rollers emanating from the Atlantic. There were race wins
- [South Side to Secret Harbour - Sea Hawk Paints Race Day Three](https://caribbean-sailing.com/south-side-to-secret-harbour-sea-hawk-paints-race-day-three/) - Racing continued at Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week with Sea Hawk Paints Race Day 3. All classes enjoyed a lively passage race from Grand Anse Beach on the sheltered west coast of Grenada to the south side of the island more exposed to the trade winds emanating from the Atlantic Ocean. Competitors reported a
- [Clean Regattas 2020 is Live!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/clean-regattas-2020-is-live/) - Sailors for the Sea has officially launched an updated Clean Regattas program! As you may have heard, this revamp includes some exciting new updates and we hope they make the process easier for everyone. To recap: The Best Practices have been reduced and streamlined to the twenty that are most impactful. You can now better focus your efforts on
- [Competition Heats Up in Grenada- Silversands Race Day Two](https://caribbean-sailing.com/competition-heats-up-in-grenada-silversands-race-day-two/) - Racing for the international fleet at Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week continued for the second day, Tuesday 28 January for Silversands Race Day Two. Principal Race Officer James Benoit reported a light south easterly wind of 8-10 knots, which built during the day, veering south and pumping up to 14 knots. Race winners on
- [Tailoring the regatta to the racers An Interview with ASW Race Manager - Jaime Torres](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tailoring-the-regatta-to-the-racers-an-interview-with-asw-race-manager-jaime-torres/) - How did you go from racer to ASW Race Manager? It's a simple story. The economy in Puerto Rico has been weak since Maria. That prompted the shutdown of my business, so I couldn't afford to keep racing my boats. But sailing is my life, and ASW is my favorite event. After so many years
- [A Perfect Start - Pure Grenada Race Day One](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-perfect-start-pure-grenada-race-day-one/) - Racing for the international fleet at Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week started today, Monday 27 January for Pure Grenada Race Day One. Grenada delivered perfect conditions for the first day of racing with 12-15 knots of trade winds from the south east with a comfortable sea state. Race winners on the first day were:
- [Oris Swiss Watched Signs Three - Year Regatta Sponsorship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/oris-swiss-watched-signs-three-year-regatta-sponsorship/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club and the Sint Maarten Yacht Club Regatta Foundation are pleased to announce that Oris Swiss Watches – the independent manufacturer of Swiss mechanical watches since 1904 – has signed a three-year sponsorship for the brand as the ‘Official Timepiece’ of the legendary St. Maarten Heineken Regatta now in its 40th
- [United Nations of Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/united-nations-of-island-water-world-grenada-sailing-week/) - Sailors from at least 18 different nations will be racing at Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week. At least six Caribbean islands will be represented; Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, Trinidad, and St. Lucia. North American entries come from Canada and the United States. European teams will be competing from Austria, France, and the United Kingdom.
- [Antigua Classics New Course and NOR](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classics-new-course-and-nor/) - They are looking forward to a successful 2020 regatta with new courses off Rendezvous Bay to the north of the entrance to Falmouth Harbour. The sparkling waters and trade winds of Antigua are waiting for you! The Notice of Race is now published, please click here to view it. You are welcome to register if
- [The Moorings Onboard for 2020 St. Thomas International Regatta, Organizers Add New Class](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-moorings-onboard-for-2020-st-thomas-international-regatta-organizers-add-new-class/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Organizers of the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 27-29, 2020, are pleased to announce that The Moorings, the Clearwater, Florida-headquartered world’s premier yacht charter company, will once again sponsor the use of one of its custom-designed catamarans as a committee boat. This means the familiar blue- and
- [Get Your Spring Sailing Groove On!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/get-your-spring-sailing-groove-on/) - Sun. Warm. Cocktails. Beach. Sailing. If any part of this sounds good, get yourself to the Caribbean for the 49th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. 2020 promises to be another great event with a format that has proven a winner: Race week schedule will include the traditional Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay
- [Empowering women to sail offshore](https://caribbean-sailing.com/empowering-women-to-sail-offshore/) - Scuttlebutt Sailing News Meg Reilly is a circumnavigator who runs an international sailing team, Ocean Racers, with her partner Morgen Watson on their Pogo 12.50 Hermes. This week, she leaves Morgen at the docks, taking on a new co-skipper and a crew full of women for a special offshore training program. Thirty years after Maiden
- [An Epic Fleet of Catamarans and Trimarans Assembling for 2nd Edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/an-epic-fleet-of-catamarans-and-trimarans-assembling-for-2nd-edition-of-the-caribbean-multihull-challenge/) - The countdown for the second annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge is on, and an eclectic fleet of catamarans and trimarans are starting to feel their collective need for speed. Eighteen yachts, ranging in size from 28- to 70-feet, have already entered the Caribbean’s best and only dedicated regatta for racing and cruising multis. The CMC will
- [Legends of Reggae, Inner Circle, to perform at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/legends-of-reggae-inner-circle-to-perform-at-the-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - The line-up for the 2020 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta just got hotter! International Reggae Musicians, Inner Circle, will take the stage Saturday, March 7th, for what will most certainly be a memorable performance. Best known for their “Bad Boys” and “Sweat (A la La La La La Long)”hit, Inner Circle has been pleasing the crowds
- [RORC Transatlantic Race moves to January from 2021](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-transatlantic-race-moves-to-january-from-2021/) - London 14 January 2020: The Royal Ocean Racing Club have announced a new start date for the 7th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race. Traditionally held in November each year from Lanzarote to Grenada, the next edition will start from Calero Marinas Puerto Calero on the 9th January 2021 and once again finish at Camper
- [Bequia Easter Regatta 2020 NOR](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bequia-easter-regatta-2020-nor/) - Bequia Easter Regatta hosted by the Bequia Sailing Club, is scheduled for 8th – 13th April 2020.The notice of race is now available please click here.
- [RORC Caribbean 600 - Big boat theory](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-big-boat-theory/) - For the 12th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, 21 teams - racing yachts of 50ft (15.24m) or over - have already signed up for the 600-mile blast around 11 Caribbean Islands. The competition in all the classes will be as fierce as ever. However, history has shown that the best performer in the big
- [Vesper Is Back - Les Voiles De St. Barth](https://caribbean-sailing.com/vesper-is-back-les-voiles-de-st-barth/) - Ambassador of Les Voiles in 2013, Jim Swartz has not participated in the regatta since 2016, but the American owner will be back next year with his new boat, the Maxi 72 Vesper. This Judel/Vrolijk built by Persico Marine is the former Maxi 72 World Champion, Momo. “We still have a lot to learn on
- [Roll Up for Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/roll-up-for-antigua-sailing-week/) - The 53rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week is just over four months away with the early entry fee (up to 30% discount) expiring on January 3rd, 2020. Entries are approaching 50 boats for the Caribbean's most famous sailing regatta, and the event looks set to be a cracker not to be missed. The Class of
- [Battle lines forming for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/battle-lines-forming-for-2020-rorc-caribbean-600/) - The 12th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's RORC Caribbean 600 will start on Monday 24th February 2020 from Antigua. Already the early entries are nudging towards an eclectic mix of 50 boats, with competition expected to be as red hot as ever. Previous overall and class winners are already committed to the thrilling 600-mile race
- [CSA Rating Rules Update!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-rating-rules-update/) - photo credit to Tim wright @ Grenada sailing week. The CSA measurers have been hard at work this year with regards to the CSA Rating Rules. Here is an update from Chief Measurer and Chief Technical Officer Bastien Pouthier. A new season is about to start, time to sand down the old antifouling, fair the
- [Two Handed Jangada win the RORC Transatlantic Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/two-handed-jangada-win-the-rorc-transatlantic-race/) - Richard Palmer's British JPK 10.10 Jangada was presented with the RORC Transatlantic Trophy in Grenada at a ceremony and prize giving banquet held at Camper & Nicholsons Victory Bar and Restaurant. Racing Two Handed with Jeremy Waitt, Jangada scored the best corrected time under IRC to win the race overall and completed the 3,000nm race
- [The K3 Company Onboard as Sponsor of St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-k3-company-onboard-as-sponsor-of-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - Enter to earn or place on the podium to win some of the best waterproof gear bags on the planet. Organizers of the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 27-29, 2020, are pleased to announce an extension to its partnership with USA marine gear and accessory brand, K3. The K3 Company, a global
- [Peters & May Round Antigua Race NOR and Club Class](https://caribbean-sailing.com/peters-may-round-antigua-race-nor-and-club-class/) - The Notice of Race is now available by clicking here. Kicking off the 53rd Antigua Sailing Week on Saturday, April 25, the Peters & May Round Antigua Race is separately scored and is open to spinnaker only classes of CSA, Multihull and Double-handed. Trophies will be awarded for line honours and best corrected time for overall CSA and Multi-hull around the 53 nautical mile
- [St. Maarten Yacht Club | Sailing Instructor and Managers Position Available](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-maarten-yacht-club-sailing-instructor-and-managers-position-available/) - The SMYC is looking for a dynamic and social person to join the team as a sailing school instructor/racing coach and sailing school managing instructor for 40 hours per week. Main responsibilities consist of coaching and running of the sailing school program, developing youth sailing on the island, maintenance and regatta management. Click the links
- [Ozani Lafond from Antigua overall winner of the 14th Annual Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship 2019](https://caribbean-sailing.com/ozani-lafond-from-antigua-overall-winner-of-the-14th-annual-sol-st-maarten-optimist-championship-2019/) - Thirty-one youth sailors from St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Barths, Antigua, Curacao and St. Martin traveled to St. Maarten to sail in the 14th edition of the Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship, held November 9th and 10th and hosted by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC). Sponsored by Sol Petroleum, fifteen sailors ages 8 –
- [Antigua Classics- 2020 fleet is shaping up nicely](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-classics-2020-fleet-is-shaping-up-nicely/) - Changing the dates of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta from the usual second half of April to the very beginning (1-7 April 2020) has enabled various past participants to come and join us again, notably the magnificent 137’ Herreshoff gaff schooner Elena of London, the beautiful 86’ 1939 Henry Gruber yawl Nordwind and the stunning
- [First race in the Grant Thornton Keelboat Series won by Team Island Water World](https://caribbean-sailing.com/first-race-in-the-grant-thornton-keelboat-series-won-by-team-island-water-world/) - The first race of the Grant Thornton Keelboat Series took place Sunday 17th November and it was a glorious day of moderate breeze sailing, enjoyed by seven boats. Five boats were entered in the racing class where Frits Bus, sailing his Melges 24 Island Water World with a strong experienced crew, showed his skills from
- [2019 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race NOR](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2019-nanny-cay-round-tortola-race-nor/) - News from Royal BVI Yacht Club The 49th edition of the Round Tortola Race, sponsored by Nanny Cay will take place on Saturday 16 November 2019. Entries are invited to compete in Racing, Cruising and Multihull Classes. The traditional course, required for those attempting the Nanny Cay Challenge for the Round Tortola Record, takes the
- [High-level competitors to Race in the 14th annual Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship 2019](https://caribbean-sailing.com/high-level-competitors-to-race-in-the-14th-annual-sol-st-maarten-optimist-championship-2019/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club, the organizer of the 14th Annual Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship, is excited to announce that more than thirty youth sailors will participate in coming weekend’s race. According to Reinier Calkhoven: “This year’s regatta is looking to become the highest-level regional Optimist Regatta in the Caribbean, other than the Opti
- [Notice Of Race- 53rd Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/notice-of-race-53rd-antigua-sailing-week/) - The organisers of Antigua Sailing Week invite you to compete in the 53rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week starting on April 26 and ending on May 1, 2020. As usual, the popular Peters and May Round Antigua Race is our warm-up on April 25. The 52nd edition of the race in 2019 boasted a slew
- [St. Croix Yacht Club- Sailing Instructor Position Available](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-croix-yacht-club-sailing-instructor-position-available/) - SCYC is currently seeking to fill an additional full time sailing instructor/coach position. St Croix Yacht Club (SCYC) is located on the Eastern end of the picturesque island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, the Club enjoys a year round sailing program in consistently ideal conditions. Our diverse fleet of more than 60
- [Winners celebrate as the 2019 Caribbean Dinghy Championships wrap up](https://caribbean-sailing.com/winners-celebrate-as-the-2019-caribbean-dinghy-championships-wrap-up/) - It’s a wrap for the Caribbean Dinghy Championships (CDC) today 20th October. With 15 races started and 15 races finished in a variety of conditions, competitors came ashore looking happy, sun-blushed and satisfied after three days of racing in Falmouth Harbour in largely sunny conditions – proving that October is a great month for dinghy
- [FLO RIDA to bring the party for the 40th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/flo-rida-to-bring-the-party-for-the-40th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - The organizers of the Caribbean’s largest sailing event, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, are proud to announce the musical superstar, Flo Rida to headline the upcoming 40th edition of the international event to be held on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, March 8, 2020. Every year thousands of sailors and party goers make their
- [Get Ready to STIR Up the Fun! 47th St. Thomas International Regatta Set for March 27-29, 2020](https://caribbean-sailing.com/get-ready-to-stir-up-the-fun-47th-st-thomas-international-regatta-set-for-march-27-29-2020/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Register now and get ready to STIR Up the fun! The St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 27-29, 2020, is the place to be for world-class racing and the chance to trade tacks and tactics with America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean and Olympic crews on the water and off.
- [11 teams competed in the first race of the Grant Thornton Season Championship 2019 - 2020](https://caribbean-sailing.com/11-teams-competed-in-the-first-race-of-the-grant-thornton-season-championship-2019-2020/) - Last Saturday 11 teams divided in five one design classes sailed five races in the first racing day of the Soons Series. Competitors were challenged by light to medium winds coming from a southerly direction. This was the first race of the Grant Thornton Season Championship 2019-2020 part of a 2-day series called the Soons
- [All The Winners - Headed to ASW 2020](https://caribbean-sailing.com/all-the-winners-headed-to-asw-2020/) - Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) is pleased to present the winners of The Road to 2020, the invitational challenges launched at the end of Antigua Sailing Week 2019 to kick off overseas marketing of the regatta throughout the summer months. The challenges took place with the assistance of regional yacht clubs beginning in May and concluding
- [Caribbean Sailing Week's CSA Conference Day 2: Commitment to Regional Collaboration](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-weeks-csa-conference-day-2-commitment-to-regional-collaboration/) - The Caribbean regatta calendar and the support of management and participation of Caribbean Regattas was the central element of the presentations and discussions at today’s session of the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Conference. With 16 key regattas on the calendar throughout the first part of 2020, the leaders and managers of sailing organisations from across
- [Caribbean Sailing Week: thrills and spills on the water, discussions in the conference room.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-week-thrills-and-spills-on-the-water-discussions-in-the-conference-room/) - The first day of Caribbean Sailing Week at Antigua Yacht Club wrapped up on two fronts this afternoon 18 October 2019: namely a productive day in the conference room, with a range of discussions taking place, and just yards away on the waters of Falmouth Harbour, some lively racing action during the opening day of
- [Worldwide enthusiasm about Caribbean Foiling Championships!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/worldwide-enthusiasm-about-caribbean-foiling-championships/) - After the revelation of the first Caribbean Foiling Championships which will take place from February 21-23, 2020, the organization now announces that registration for the event has officially opened. To celebrate this, those who join the wave of innovation before October 31, 2019 will be rewarded with a 20% discount. Sacha van der Wouden (co-founder
- [Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship 2019](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sol-st-maarten-optimist-championship-2019/) - 14th Annual Edition November 9 & 10 The 14th Annual Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship 2019 is now open for registration! Racing takes place on November 9 & 10! Boats are available for rent. Fee of Opti hulls will be $50 for both Saturday and Sunday. Please contact Leonde for information one boats availability before
- [Argo, Maserati, PowerPlay set for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/argo-maserati-powerplay-set-for-2020-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Multihulls have competed in every edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 and for the first time in the history of the race, the 2020 edition is set to feature three equally matched 70ft carbon flyers. Argo, Maserati and PowerPlay have all confirmed their intention to be on the start line in Antigua for the 12th
- [Caribbean Sailing Week gets set to welcome regional race officials and sailors to Antigua sailing forum](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-sailing-week-gets-set-to-welcome-regional-race-officials-and-sailors-to-antigua-sailing-forum/) - Caribbean Sailing Week 17th – 20th October 2019 The region’s top regatta managers, yacht club representatives, race officials, and dinghy sailors are heading to English Harbour, Antigua next month to a new format event, Caribbean Sailing Week. The combined conference, regatta and training session will bring together a forum of sailing organisation and race management
- [Bart's Bash; Great sailing for a wonderful cause!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/barts-bash-great-sailing-for-a-wonderful-cause/) - By Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) Last Saturday the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) took part in the sixth edition of Bart’s Bash and saw 30 sailors participate in 5 different classes; Laser, Optimist, RS Vision, Laser Pico and Sunfast 20s. Bart’s Bash is a global sailing event with thousands of sailors participating at 257
- [Magnificent winners at the Royal Southern Yacht Club](https://caribbean-sailing.com/magnificent-winners-at-the-royal-southern-yacht-club/) - By Royal Southern Yacht Club A light sea breeze provided another day of divine conditions at the Land Union September Regatta with up to three more races for more than 300 sailors of all ages, abilities and nationalities. Racing on the final day of action for the 2019 Royal Southern Summer Series had a special
- [Bart's Bash Regatta 2019 - Sint Maarten Yacht Club Fundraiser for the Bahamas Youth Sailors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/barts-bash-regatta-2019-sint-maarten-yacht-club-fundraiser-for-the-bahamas-youth-sailors/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club welcomes sailors to sail in the sixth edition of Bart’s Bash! Bart’s Bash is a global sailing event taking place at hundreds of venues, with thousands of sailors in different classes of boats around the world. Bart’s Bash is one of the Andrew Simpson Foundation’s (ASF) key charitable events. This year, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club would like to make
- [A double Play for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta and the Caribbean multihull Challenge!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-double-play-for-the-st-maarten-heineken-regatta-and-the-caribbean-multihull-challenge/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club – organizers of the 40th Annual Heineken Regatta and the 2nd Annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge - in cooperation with repeating sponsor ORIS Swiss Watches - announces a new first for racing in the Northeastern Caribbean. A double play! Multihulls that register to race in both the Caribbean Multihull Challenge II (14,15,16 February 2020) and in
- [CDC RS Feva Class will be designated a Caribbean Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-regional-rs-feva-class-championship/) - The International RS Feva Class Association (IRSFCA) has taken the decision to formally recognise the RS Feva-specific competition of the annual CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) as a new and dedicated Caribbean Regional RS Feva Championship. Speaking on this news, International RS Feva Class Association Secretary Lucy Jameson, commented: “We are very happy to be
- [Martinique Is Opening Doors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/martinique-is-opening-doors/) - By Ellen Birrell… Youth2Adult — Y2A — is a series of articles celebrating sailing’s role in youth development for Caribbean children. Visiting Cercle Nautique de Schoelcher (CNS) in 2015, I’d made the following notes of my impression: “Calm. Patient. Organized. Consummate.” To watch Martinique’s CNS in action is exhilarating. In 20 knots of wind with
- [Carlos Aguilar Event Matches Foreign Competitors with Local Youth](https://caribbean-sailing.com/carlos-aguilar-event-matches-foreign-competitors-with-local-youth/) - By Ellen Birrell... Youth2Adult — Y2A — is a series of articles celebrating sailing’s role in youth development for Caribbean children. “I felt proud as I watched our Marine Vocational Program students climb comfortably aboard the boats and immediately become racing team members — their ease to integrate showed me that they have become real
- [Seasonality A Caribbean Reality](https://caribbean-sailing.com/seasonality-a-caribbean-reality/) - By Ellen Birrell... Youth to Adult — “Y2A” — is a series of articles celebrating sailing’s role in youth development for Caribbean children. Coming up on my submission deadline for the March issue of Caribbean Compass, I have three articles in the works. One features the formation and ongoing develop- ment of the Carlos Aguilar
- [Registration For The Caribbean Multihull Challenge St. Maarten Is Now Open!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-for-the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-st-maarten-is-now-open/) - There is a sailing revolution happening on the small island of Sint Maarten / Saint Martin. A revolution so simple it seldom needs explanation. It’s the continuation of a new regatta organized exclusively for multihulls called ‘The Caribbean Multihull Challenge’. Three days in the big trade winds of February for a celebration of the influence
- [Thad Lettsome Ends On A High At The Pan American Games](https://caribbean-sailing.com/thad-lettsome-ends-on-a-high-at-the-pan-american-games/) - Thad Lettsome has finished in 19th position at the 2019 Pan Am Games in Peru. Representing the BVI in the Laser, Lettsome is the first sailor to have this honour for over 20 years. It was a tough regatta and no racing on the first two days due to lack of wind made for a
- [Six Questions with CSA President, Alison Sly-Adams, about the Upcoming 2019-2020 Racing Season](https://caribbean-sailing.com/six-questions-with-csa-president-alison-sly-adams-about-the-upcoming-2019-2020-racing-season/) - Alison Sly-Adams started her career as a marketer in the U.K.’s competitive retail industry for the likes of national companies such as Top Shop. Nowadays, instead of worrying about sales dipping in the red, Sly-Adams is focused on keeping the many yachts visiting her home island of Antigua, as well as the entire Caribbean,
- [Seahawk Premium Yacht Finishes on Board as Sponsors of Caribbean Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/seahawk-premium-yacht-finishes-on-board-as-sponsors-of-caribbean-sailing-week/) - Already big supporters of many Caribbean Regattas, Seahawk Premier Yacht Finishes have come on board as sponsors of Caribbean Sailing Week, taking place from October 17-20, 2020. A forty year old family owned and operated business located in Clearwater, Florida, the business produces first class products needed to protect your hull, no matter the material
- [Registration is now open!!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-for-the-2019-round-grenada-regatta-is-now-open/) - Find out about early registration fees for registration before August 24th.Take advantage of the 2 for 1 dockage deal at Le Phare Bleu (pay for Friday and Sunday is free), and/or if you will require dock space at Carriacou Marine, so we can reserve in advance. Notice of Race (NOR) and Entry Form are attached.
- [AGM, CSA Annual Conference and Race Management Clinic Registration now Open](https://caribbean-sailing.com/agm-csa-annual-conference-and-race-management-clinic-registration-now-open/) - Caribbean Sailing Week is a newly created event taking place in Antigua from October, 17 20, 2019 combining the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Annual Conference with the CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship in one new exciting format. Additionally, the CSA is delighted to announce a World Sailing Race Management Clinic will precede the Conference over 3
- [Twelve Caribbean Countries and 29 Sailors Competing at the 2019 Pan American Games](https://caribbean-sailing.com/twelve-caribbean-countries-and-29-sailors-competing-at-the-2019-pan-american-games/) - Twelve Caribbean Countries have entered a total of 29 competitors in the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. The Sailing Competitions are slated to be held at the Yacht Club Peruano in the city of Paracas between August 3rd, and 10th, 2019. After an initial postponement due to weather all races are back on
- [National Sailing Academy Antigua Students are now Yacht Captains.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/national-sailing-academy-antigua-students-are-now-yacht-captains/) - From left to right: Mauriceson Valentine, Junella King, Maliek Patterson, Alesea Charles, Xavier Athill The National Sailing Academy is delighted to report that all our students who recently went to the UK for training have now attained their qualifications: Our Thanks to the Mill Reef Fund, who sponsored the training and to Ondeck Maritime where
- [Nine Member Antigua and Barbuda Team at the 2019 Pan American Games](https://caribbean-sailing.com/nine-member-antigua-and-barbuda-team-at-the-2019-pan-american-games/) - The 2019 Pan American Games are being held in Lima, Peru and Antigua and Barbuda is being represented by a nine member team in five sporting disciplines. The Antigua and Barbuda Team members are; Jalese Gordon (Laser Radical Sailor), Jules Mitchell (Laser Standard Sailor), Tiger Tyson (Kiteboarding), Cejhae Greene (Sprinter), Pricilla Frederick (High Jump), Jody
- [Champagne Charlie July Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/champagne-charlie-july-regatta/) - The third edition of the Royal Southern Yacht Club Summer Series, the Champagne Charlie July Regatta, supported by Charles Heidsieck, is open to entry for non-members and members alike. Over 40 keelboat teams have already entered the Black Group. Mixed sportsboats and one design fleets will race on a separate White Group course. The overall
- [Team BVI Youth Worlds & Opti Worlds |  Le Cabanon Opening](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-bvi-youth-worlds-opti-worlds-le-cabanon-opening/) - Thad Lettsome and Samuel Allen have this month represented the BVI overseas at prestigious World Championships. Thad Lettsome 17 year old Thad Lettsome's finished in 19th position at the 2019 Youth Sailing World Championships in Poland. Lettsome posted three top 10 finishes across the nine race series, remained composed and showed good tactical skills, sticking
- [Antigua Sailing Week Reggae in the Park Party for Under 25 Sailors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-reggae-in-the-park-party-for-under-25-sailors/) - In support of Youth Day at Cowes Week, Antigua Sailing Week will be throwing a Reggae in the Park Party for all Under 25 sailors sailing at this year's regatta! With a Caribbean theme, the party will be held at the Sugar Store in Shepards Marina on Wednesday 14th August from 1900 - 2230. Crews
- [World Sailing Trust launches global survey for strategic review of women in sailing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/world-sailing-trust-launches-global-survey-for-strategic-review-of-women-in-sailing/) - The World Sailing Trust is pleased to announce the launch of its global survey on women in sailing, looking at trends within sailing and the wider industry around gender disparity. Announced on International Women’s Day earlier this year, the Strategic Review, that forms part of the World Sailing Trust’s Access to sailing work, focuses on
- [Optimist World Championship Closing Ceremony](https://caribbean-sailing.com/optimist-world-championship-closing-ceremony/) - PLAUDITS, praise and applause were in abundance as winners from across the ranks of the 2019 Optimist World Championship were awarded for their nautical triumphs. Teams, coaches and supporters flooded into Antigua’s Nelson’s Dockyard on Monday night for the prize-giving ceremony to officially recognise the rising stars who displayed exceptional skill on the water during
- [Italy’s Marco Gradoni becomes three-time Optimist World Champion](https://caribbean-sailing.com/italys-marco-gradoni-becomes-three-time-optimist-world-champion/) - A RESOUNDING win for Italy’s Marco Gradoni brought the 2019 Optimist World Championship to an end on Monday as the 15-year-old claimed the winning title for an incredible third consecutive year. Competitors battled it out on the water in Antigua amid high winds and a punishing current in an intense day that saw elation for
- [All eyes on Monday’s Optimist World Championship finals](https://caribbean-sailing.com/all-eyes-on-mondays-optimist-world-championship-finals/) - BATTLE lines have been drawn and the gauntlet thrown firmly down as the 2019 Optimist World Championship’s top ranking sailors prepare to thrash it out on the water in Monday’s hotly anticipated finals. Sunday’s high winds and vigorous current saw an intense day of racing, resulting in a mixed bag of successes and losses for
- [Italy triumph in 2019 Optiworlds team racing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/italy-triumph-in-2019-optiworlds-team-racing/) - ITALY cemented their status as the team to watch at this year’s Optiworlds with a euphoric win over Thailand during Friday’s team racing finals. The Italians sailed to victory in a nail-biting climax which saw their south-east Asian opponents battling to the end to defend their title as 2018’s team champs. It meant additional elation
- [Dramatic weather forces fleet recall during youth sailing finals](https://caribbean-sailing.com/dramatic-weather-forces-fleet-recall-during-youth-sailing-finals/) - HEAVY squalls, a fleet recall and dive-bombing seagulls combined to create a dramatic day on the water for young sailors competing in the 2019 Optimist World Championship. Winds reached up to 26 knots and rain pelted down on Saturday during the first day of the finals, prompting race chiefs to summon 63 boats back to
- [A day of lively team racing during the 2019 Optimist World Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-day-of-lively-team-racing-during-the-2019-optimist-world-championship/) - TEAM work, sportsmanship and some good-natured competitive banter characterised the first day of lively team racing during the 2019 Optimist World Championship. A total of 44 countries – including host nation Antigua and Barbuda – took part in a series of fast sprints on Thursday, which saw 16 of them qualify for the team racing
- [Tensions were high during Optiworlds’ final day of qualifiers](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tensions-were-high-during-optiworlds-final-day-of-qualifiers/) - COMPETITION was fierce on the water on Wednesday as the young sailors stepped up their game during the third and final day of qualifying races in the 2019 Optimist World Championship. Italy’s Marco Gradoni, 15, wrestled the lead from Malta’s Richard Schultheis, 14, who had held first place in the leader board since the races
- [High winds make for tough competition on day two of the 2019 Optiworlds](https://caribbean-sailing.com/high-winds-make-for-tough-competition-on-day-two-of-the-2019-optiworlds/) - CONDITIONS were tough but spirits remained high during the second day of racing in the 2019 Optimist World Championship. The 257 participating sailors battled strong gusts and punishing waves on Tuesday as Antigua’s famous trade winds made their presence felt on the water. There was minor despondency among the host nation’s team with 14-year-old Tyrique
- [Team Malta victorious on first day of 2019 Optimist World Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-malta-victorious-on-first-day-of-2019-optimist-world-championship/) - A FATHER and son combination proved to be the winning formula for Team Malta which romped to victory in the first day of racing. Richard Schultheis, 14, snared first place in both of Monday’s two races which heralded the start of the 2019 Optimist World Championship. Malta is represented by two sailors; Richard and teammate
- [Championships declared officially open](https://caribbean-sailing.com/championships-declared-officially-open/) - FLAGS representing every corner of the globe transformed the streets of English Harbour into a kaleidoscope of colour for the opening parade of the 2019 Optimist World Championship. Pride and patriotism filled the air as 257 young sailors from 65 participating nations, plus supporters and members of the public, turned out to kickstart the much-anticipated
- [NOR now available for the 2019 edition of the Caribbean Sailing Association Caribbean Dinghy Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/nor-now-available-for-the-2019-edition-of-the-caribbean-sailing-association-caribbean-dinghy-championship/) - The Notice of Race for the 2019 Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) is now available. The CDC review committee has worked hard to keep the best of the existing event format, while also looking at how to deliver on the key objective of increasing participation. Historically, the CDC event was a team
- [2019 Optimist World Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2019-optimist-world-championship/) - The countdown is on for the 2019 Optimist World Championship being staged in Antigua for the first time in its history from July 6-16. Young sailors from across the globe are preparing to go head to head on the water in this most prestigious youth sporting event. With a record-breaking 65 countries taking part this
- [Date Change for the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2020](https://caribbean-sailing.com/date-change-for-the-antigua-classic-yacht-regatta-2020/) - Due to popular demand, the dates of the 33rd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta have been changed to 1-7 April 2020. Please note this modification in your calendar. For your information, next year all the races will start in Rendezvous Bay, directed from a Committee Boat, and the Dragon Challenge will also be included again. They
- [Optimist World Championships Antigua is shaping up.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/optimist-world-championships-antigua-is-shaping-up/) - The Optimist World Championship is the world’s largest youth sailing competition and this year Antigua is smashing the world record for the number of countries in a single class regatta as the addition of Lithuania means we now have 65 countries coming to Antigua. The start of the competition will be marked by a large
- [Shifty winds throughout the Final Grant Thornton Dinghy Series couldn't spoil the fun!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/shifty-winds-throughout-the-final-grant-thornton-dinghy-series-couldnt-spoil-the-fun/) - This Saturday was the Grant Thronton Dinghy Series Finale & End of Season Party. The day was filled with spectacular racing on the Lagoon, although the shifty winds added an extra difficulty level. The 30 enthusiastic sailors were competing in four different classes during this last Dinghy Series and did everything they could to get
- [USA's Diemar Wins 27th International Optimist Regatta, presented by EMS Virgin Islands](https://caribbean-sailing.com/usas-diemar-wins-27th-international-optimist-regatta-presented-by-ems-virgin-islands/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Spot on starts, successfully managing wind shifts and a solid final day game plan proved the winning combination that led 12-year-old Griggs Diemar, from Miami, Florida, to place first overall at the 27th International Optimist Regatta (IOR), presented by Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS) Virgin Islands, and hosted out of the
- [TEAM USA WORLDS WINS 2019 TOTE MARITIME TEAM RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-usa-worlds-wins-2019-tote-maritime-team-racing-championships/) - 114 JUNIOR SAILORS FROM 13 NATIONS READY TO SET SAIL IN THE 27TH INTERNATIONAL OPTIMIST REGATTA, PRESENTED BY EMS VIRGIN ISLANDS St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Dialing in the right combination of scores proved the secret to success for Team USA Worlds, who won the TOTE Maritime Team Racing Championships on Thursday. The Championships are
- [Cowes Week UK Under 25 Overall Winner wins a trip to Antigua Sailing Week 2020!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/cowes-week-uk-under-25-overall-winner-wins-a-trip-to-antigua-sailing-week-2020/) - Cowes Week Limited, organisers of Cowes Week, the world's best-known sailing regatta, is delighted to announce that they have partnered with another famous sailing regatta, this time from the Caribbean, Antigua Sailing Week, to further support young sailors at the event. CWL have previously announced their youth initiative which offers discounted entry fees to boats
- [Win an all inclusive entry to ASW 2020](https://caribbean-sailing.com/win-an-all-inclusive-entry-to-asw-2020/) - The second edition of the Royal Southern Yacht Club Summer Series, the RigIt June Regatta, is open to entry for non-members and members alike. The overall winner of the four regatta series will win a fantastic all-inclusive entry to the 2020 edition of Antigua Sailing Week worth over £7000. The formula for deciding the overall
- [Five J Class Expected for Superyacht Challenge Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/five-j-class-expected-for-superyacht-challenge-antigua/) - Since the first edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, 33 magnificent superyachts have taken part in the regatta. However in the past nine editions, the historic J Class has not featured … that is about to change. Five J Class yachts have expressed their interest to race in the 10th anniversary edition of the Superyacht
- [27th International Optimist Regatta, Tote Maritime Clinic & Team Race Kicks-off this week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/27th-international-optimist-regatta-tote-maritime-clinic-team-race-kicks-off-this-week/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. A near-record 114 8- to 15-year-old sailors from five continents will race 8-foot long single-sail Optimist dinghies in the TOTE Maritime Clinic, today through July 12, the TOTE Maritime Team Race, June 13, and International Optimist Regatta (IOR), presented by Electronic Merchant System (EMS) Virgin Islands, June 14-16. This trio
- [The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta invites Sailors and Festival lovers to celebrate its 40th anniversary in March](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-st-maarten-heineken-regatta-invites-sailors-and-festival-lovers-to-celebrate-its-40th-anniversary-in-march/) - The organizers of the world-famous St. Maarten Heineken Regatta are excited about heading into its 40th anniversary celebrations and are inviting all sailors, island visitors and music lovers to join them on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten for “Serious Fun” on March 5 – 8, 2020. The focus for the anniversary and beyond will
- [Three new instructors complete CSA Resort Instructors Course in Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/three-new-instructors-complete-csa-resort-instructors-course-in-antigua/) - Above photo from left to right: Sylvester Thomas (National Sailing Academy), Kemoir Martin (CSA Secretariat), Rocky Simon (Blue Waters Hotel), Keith Connor (Pineapple Beach Club), Carlos Merrick (Verandah Resort and Spa), Shawn 'Turban' Ambrose (Antigua Yacht Club). May 29, 2019, National Sailing Academy, Antigua: The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is delighted to confirm that
- [Line Honours for Scallywag](https://caribbean-sailing.com/line-honours-for-scallywag/) -  Supermaxi SHK Scallywag (HKG), skippered by David Witt, crossed the finish line outside St David's Lighthouse, Bermuda just before 10pm local time on Saturday 11 May, taking Line Honours in the 2019 Antigua Bermuda Race in an elapsed time of 3 days 08 hours 54 mins 21 seconds. Antigua Bermuda Race Chairman, Les Crane
- [Pata Negra Overall Winner](https://caribbean-sailing.com/pata-negra-overall-winner/) - With all yachts accounted for in the 2019 Antigua Bermuda Race, Giles Redpath's Lombard 46 Pata Negra (GBR), skippered by Andy Liss, has posted the best corrected time under IRC, winning the Warrior Trophy. In a dramatic finish for second place, Peter Grueterich's xP-44 Xpatriate (USA) corrected out to take runner-up by just 21 minutes
- [Winner of The CSA Traveller's Trophy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/winner-of-the-csa-travellers-trophy/) - Congratulation to Pamala Baldwin and crew of the Antiguan J/122 Liquid on their win of the CSA Traveller's Trophy 2019. They've raced in all the key regattas this year, including Grenada Sailing Week, RORC Caribbean 600, St. Marteen Heineken Regatta, BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, Les Voiles De Saint Barths, and Antigua Sailing Week.
- [Scallywag's Saturday Night Fever](https://caribbean-sailing.com/scallywags-saturday-night-fever/) - Supermaxi SHK Scallywag (HKG) is expected to finish the Antigua Bermuda Race tonight, Saturday 11 May. Lombard 46 Pata Negra (GBR) leads the fleet after IRC time correction. Alfred Mylne ketch Mariella (ANT) leads the CSA Cruising Class. All yachts racing in the 935 nautical mile race are experiencing fast-reaching conditions towards Bermuda. At 0700
- [Finding the Mojo](https://caribbean-sailing.com/finding-the-mojo/) - The 2019 Antigua Bermuda Race entered a new phase on the second night (Thursday 9th May) of the 935 mile race to Bermuda. The international fleet encountered a pressure ridge over a thousand miles wide, right across the race course. Race leader, Supermaxi SHK Scallywag (HKG) came to a grinding halt and watched the rest
- [Approaching Mother Nature's Speed Bump](https://caribbean-sailing.com/approaching-mother-natures-speed-bump/) - Blast reaching in the tropics is hard to better, and for the first day and night of the 2019 Antigua Bermuda Race, the international fleet have had their fill. However, Mother Nature is about to deliver a speed bump that will bring a tactical and skillful element to the 935 nautical mile oceanic race to
- [Bermuda Bound!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bermuda-bound/) - The 2019 Antigua Bermuda Race fleet set off on Wednesday 8th May off Fort Charlotte, Antigua. A perfect start saw brilliant sunshine and 20 knots trade winds combining to produce spectacular conditions for the international fleet. Close to a hundred sailors from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland,
- [One Week Left! Early Entry Discount Ends May 15th- International Optimist Regatta,Clinic, & Team Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/one-week-left-early-entry-discount-ends-may-15th-international-optimist-regattaclinic-team-race/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Tell your friends! Whether you want to tune up for the Optimist Worlds or learn new tactics for a summer of racing, register now for the International Optimist Regatta (IOR), presented by EMS (Electronic Merchant Systems) Virgin Islands, and the TOTE Maritime Clinic and Team Race, which takes place June
- [The Path to Bermuda](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-path-to-bermuda/) - The third edition of the Antigua Bermuda Race organised by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in association with Antigua Sailing Week will start on Wednesday 8 May 1200 (AST). The 935 nautical-mile ocean race has attracted a diverse fleet of yachts from the 100ft carbon flyer SHK Scallywag, to the 1938 Classic Mariella - and
- [12 Class Winners Decided at Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/12-class-winners-decided-at-antigua-sailing-week/) - Fresh trade winds piping up to 20 knots in the gusts blessed Antigua and Barbuda Race Day, for the last race in the stunning fabled sailing grounds of Antigua. One race was held for all classes to decide the teams that would be taking a bow on the main stage at the Final Awards Party.
- [Spirited Youth – KPMG Y2K Race Day](https://caribbean-sailing.com/spirited-youth-kpmg-y2k-race-day/) - Big breeze and huge Caribbean surf spiced up the action for KPMG Y2K (Youth to Keelboat) Race Day, the penultimate day of racing at Antig­ua Sailing Week. Y2K is all about getting young Antiguan sailors into the yachting industry. Aptly two youth teams showed tremendous camaraderie and quick thinking in the face of adversity. The
- [Antigua Irie - Reggae in the Park Race Day 3](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-irie-reggae-in-the-park-race-day-3/) - 20 knots of trades powered up the action on Reggae in the Park Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week. Over a thousand people from 21 nations enjoyed the spectacular conditions on the south coast of Antigua. Two races were held for most classes - the CSA Racing Classes were launched today with a full on
- [Rum Runners at Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rum-runners-at-antigua-sailing-week/) - Brilliant sunshine, solid trade winds and Caribbean surf made for the perfect start for the 52nd edition of Antigua Sailing Week. The cocktail of heaven-sent conditions was very apt for English Harbour Rum Race Day. The six CSA racing classes were on the Windward Course enjoying some epic downwind legs straight off the front of
- [Strength of Conviction - Peters & May Round Antigua Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/strength-of-conviction-peters-may-round-antigua-race/) - The Bajan TP52 Zingara (Conviction), chartered by Canadian Richard Reid, won the Peters & May Round Antigua Race in dramatic style. The team including Olympian and Volvo Ocean Race winner Richard Clarke, took Line Honours and the Peters & May Trophy for the overall win, after a tangle with the 100ft SHK Scallywag right at
- [Caribbean Showtime- 2019 Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-showtime-2019-antigua-sailing-week/) - Antigua Sailing Week is considered one of the world's most prestigious regattas and the 52nd edition will commence with the Peters & May Round Antigua Race on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Following that will be five days of competitive racing off the rugged south coast of Antigua which will wrap up on Friday, May 3,
- [Winners Announced at Antigua Classics](https://caribbean-sailing.com/winners-announced-at-antigua-classics/) - The final race for the 32nd edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by LOCMAN, was held off the stunning south coast of Antigua in relatively moderate conditions of 15 knots south of east. Whilst the breeze had eased from the previous three days of racing, the intensity of the competition was at a crescendo,
- [Mariella on the Butterfly](https://caribbean-sailing.com/mariella-on-the-butterfly/) - Race Day Two of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by LOCMAN, was once again blessed with vibrant sailing conditions on the beautiful southern coast of Antigua. The Race Committee led by Stephen Parry, set the Butterfly Course, with the Common Course at 20nm, and the Long Course at 30nm. The majority of the legs in
- [Classics underway in Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/classics-underway-in-antigua/) - The 32nd edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by LOCMAN, is underway! The magnificent fleet enjoyed lavish trade wind racing along the beautiful south coast of Antigua. A Common Course of 21nm, and a Long Course of 31nm, provided thrilling racing at every point of sail. The classics produced an astonishing display in a
- [Single-Handed Race and Sea Shanties!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/single-handed-race-and-sea-shanties/) - The Twentieth edition of the Single-Handed Race took place on the eve of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by LOCMAN. Four days of full fleet racing at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will start tomorrow April 19. Eleven stunning examples of classic yachts took part in a stand-alone race lasting just over one hour along the
- [Ready About](https://caribbean-sailing.com/ready-about/) - The 2019 fleet is in, representing thirteen nations with oceans of blue water between them. Every boat making its way to the contest has a story, some of which we’ve yet to hear. The stunning Herreshoff ketch, Arrluuk, has been sailing her family of four around the Caribbean for the past 14 months. 49’ Spirit
- [St. Thomas International Regatta Kicks off with Warm-up Round the Rock Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-thomas-international-regatta-kicks-off-with-warm-up-round-the-rock-race/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Nearly a dozen boats will take to the start off St. Thomas’ east end at 10 a.m. for the 4th Round the Rocks Race on Thursday, March 21. The scenic and competitive course features a circumnavigation of the 19-square-mile neighboring island of St. John, home of the Virgin Islands National
- [Carib Beer sponsors the Opening Party of the BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/carib-beer-sponsors-the-opening-party-of-the-bvi-spring-regatta/) - What spells Caribbean better than ice cold Carib beer! The famous yellow bottles will be in abundance to quench the thirstiest of racers. Thursday Night will open the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival with the Carib Girls welcoming all participants to the new Regatta Village with a special deal for the night. Purchase a
- [New and Established Sponsors Onboard for ASW2019](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-and-established-sponsors-onboard-for-asw2019/) - ENGLISH HARBOUR RUM SIGNS NEW THREE YEAR DEAL This prestigious, award winning rum from 87 year old Antigua Distillery has signed a new three year contract with Antigua Sailing Week(ASW) as the Official Rum of ASW and sponsor of Race Day 1, taking place Sunday, 28 April, 2019. The English Harbour Rum Race Day sets
- [Champagne Sailing Conditions- Day 1 (STIR)](https://caribbean-sailing.com/champagne-sailing-conditions-day-1-stir/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Caribbean perfect sailing conditions spelled a great day of racing for the 50-plus boats competing in the first day of the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), which takes place through Sunday. Warm trade winds blew an average of 12 to 15 knots with occasional gusts to 20 knots, seas
- [Leads Lengthened, Leads Overtaken- Day 2 (STIR)](https://caribbean-sailing.com/leads-lengthened-leads-overtaken-day-2-stir/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Some of the 50-plus boats racing on the second day of the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), stretched their class leads. Others overtook fellow class competitors to jump into the lead. Either way, blue skies, warm seas and winds blowing steadily at 12 to 15 knots over the round-the-island
- [Winners Named in 46th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/winners-named-in-46th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Clouds and a couple of squalls sent windy curve balls across the courses set for the 50-plus boats racing in the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). STIR, long known as the ‘Crown Jewel of Caribbean Yacht Racing’, lived up to its reputation by delivering professionally-set round-the-rocks and round-the-buoy courses,
- [Celebrations A plenty As Records Smashed in Round Tortola Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/celebrations-aplenty-as-records-smashed-in-round-tortola-race/) - A perfect day for record setting at the BVI Sailing Festival saw Fujin, the Bieker 53 catamaran owned and skippered by Greg Slyngstad, win the Nanny Cay Challenge with the fastest elapsed time of 1:57:16, breaking the standing record set in 2015 by the trimaran Triple Jack of 2:33:40. The monohull record was also overturned
- [3rd Annual Scrub Island Invitational Enjoys Record Fleet](https://caribbean-sailing.com/3rd-annual-scrub-island-invitational-enjoys-record-fleet/) - Best of Caribbean Racing at the 48th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival "Hard to get to, harder to leave, impossible to forget" - a beloved cliché maybe but one that Brits Tony Mack and his wife Sally like to remember when they think about the BVI, and understandably so after today's 42-strong fleet raced
- [Exciting Line-up Race Ready for 48th BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/exciting-line-up-race-ready-for-48th-bvi-spring-regatta/) - International-class sailing in one of the most beautiful places anywhere, together with good fun and camaraderie, draws many happy customers back to the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival year after year. Racing in the 48th edition of the event starts on Friday; the Regatta Village is officially open, and a walk on the docks
- [Light Air Challenges Fleet on Day 1 BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/light-air-challenges-fleet-on-day-1-bvi-spring-regatta/) - The vibe at the Regatta Village was simply a blast today as boats left the docks around 8:30am to make it out to the race course in the light air which presented throughout the day. 6-7 knots in a southerly breeze made for challenging conditions under hot sunny skies and the Mount Gay Rum party
- [Fleet Gets a Break on a No Wind Day at BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fleet-gets-a-break-on-a-no-wind-day-at-bvi-spring-regatta/) - Racing was canceled at 1000 hours with barely a breath of air to spare on the race course. It was maybe a blessing in disguise following a magical night in the Regatta Village which was packed with party-goers and Mount Gay Red Caps. Nevertheless, it didn't take long for boats to regroup and figure out
- [The Stage is Set](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-stage-is-set/) - Antigua’s 32nd Classic Yacht Regatta launches April 17th with a dramatically diverse fleet set to race in eight categories. Performers on the racing stage will include the Klaus Röder 158’ Tall Ships Chronos and Rhea; seven highly charged 29’ Petticrow Dragons and the Carriacou built 32’ sloop New Moon. Joining them are 66’ Herreshoff ketch
- [48th BVI Spring Regatta is back - Bigger, Better, Stronger!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/48th-bvi-spring-regatta-is-back-bigger-better-stronger/) - "It was thrilling to see this place buzzing again!" Miles Sutherland-Pilch, General Manager of Nanny Cay Marina enthused after a fantastic week-long fun-filled event that saw more than 800 sailors on 90+ boats competing. "It's been incredible to be part of the BVI rebuild and this week to be out on the water on a
- [Happy 10th Anniversary Reggae in the Park](https://caribbean-sailing.com/happy-10th-anniversary-reggae-in-the-park/) - Tuesday, April 30th marks the 10th anniversary of Reggae in The Park, the annual mid-regatta concert during Antigua Sailing Week (ASW). To highlight the milestone of this anticipated musical event, the regatta will host it's first ever Reggae in The Park Race Day with race starts at 10am. To further celebrate this epic event, the
- [Breezy conditions, camaraderie and fun were the main ingredients for the Grant Thornton Multi Class Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/breezy-conditions-camaraderie-and-fun-were-the-main-ingredients-for-the-grant-thornton-multi-class-regatta/) - The Grant Thornton Multi Class Regatta proved a challenging one for some competitors with moderate to strong wind and choppy seas, providing demanding circumstances on day 1, seeing improved conditions on day 2. However, no sailor was deterred by a little hard work with 23 competing boats sailing all day Saturday and Sunday morning in
- [Countdown to Classics](https://caribbean-sailing.com/countdown-to-classics/) - The spirit of Antigua’s Classic Yacht Regatta and toasts of Mount Gay Rum raise skyward as each member of the 2019 fleet sails in. Some vessels came early to take advantage of talent flowing from supporters Chippy Fine Yacht Woodwork and Woodstock Boat-builders, along with expertise from teams of local brightwork artists. Pre-race activities dockside
- [Youth to Keel (Y2K) Participants Prepares for Antigua Sailing Week 2019](https://caribbean-sailing.com/youth-to-keel-y2k-participants-prepares-for-antigua-sailing-week-2019/) - Over 40 local youngsters age 12 to 20 participating in the highly successful Youth to Keel Programme (Y2K) attended a special launch and briefing sessions on Saturday, April 13 at the Antigua National Sailing Academy (NSA) where they learnt: how the week will roll out, what to expect on race day and the dos and
- [Antigua Sailing Week - Caribbean Role of Honour](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-caribbean-role-of-honour/) - Winning class at Antigua Sailing Week is worthy of proper celebration, but the biggest prize is the Lord Nelson Trophy which has been awarded 51 times since 1968. The regatta attracts teams from all over the world and this year teams from as far away as Siberia, Peru, Hong Kong, and South Australia will be
- [CSA member RS Feva Sailboat offer 2019](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-member-rs-feva-sailboat-offer-2019/) - As part of a deep-rooted passion for supporting the growth of sailing in all of its forms not just globally but also at regional level, RS Sailing is providing all Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) members with a special opportunity to purchase RS Feva sailboats at a price exclusively reserved for CSA members. This offer is
- [2019 BVI Dinghy Championships |  Notice of Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2019-bvi-dinghy-championships-notice-of-race/) - Hosted by the Royal BVI Yacht Club at Nanny Cay, Tortola the 2019 edition is open to entries in Optimist Championship, Optimist Green Fleet, Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7 and RS Feva classes. Click here to download the Notice of Race Racing will take place in the Sir Francis Drake Channel on 18 & 19
- [Blitz, Spirit of Juno win classes in the Round the Rocks Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/blitz-spirit-of-juno-win-classes-in-the-round-the-rocks-race/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Ten boats had a great chance to warm up and shake down during today’s Round The Rocks race, a one-day circumnavigation of the neighboring 19 square mile island of St. John. This fourth annual event has proven especially popular as a preface to the traditional three-day St. Thomas International Regatta
- [RS Feva Worlds Early Entry Offer & Support Boat Charter option](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rs-feva-worlds-early-entry-offer-support-boat-charter-option/) - Entry to the RS Feva Class World Championships 2019 which is taking place in stunning Tuscany, Italy is now open. Register now to take advantage of the reduced price on entry fee in this event. This amazing venue is a popular tourist spot so its highly recommend that you book accommodation as soon as you
- [Sailability Super Sunday a Resounding Success](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sailability-super-sunday-a-resounding-success/) - The 4th Annual Sailiabiltiy Super Sunday took place last weekend and Director of the programme Bob Bailey is delighted with the response both financially and the show of support. ‘Nearly 350 people walked from the National Sailing Academy through English Harbour to Nelson’s Dockyard. Most of the walkers were from the disabled community of Antigua
- [New Mount Gay Race Day To Launch 2019 BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-mount-gay-race-day-to-launch-2019-bvi-spring-regatta/) - Mount Gay Rum was one of the original sponsors of the BVI Spring Regatta (BVISR) having first partnered with the popular Caribbean regatta in 1972 through its distributor, Road Town Wholesale. The brand, synonymous with sailing, has always been an active partner at the Regatta Village at Nanny Cay, but this year has boosted its
- [New Sponsors, Courses, Classes and Old Traditions](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-sponsors-courses-classes-and-old-traditions/) - We are delighted to welcome aboard our team our new main sponsor LOCMAN, the prestigious watch company from the island of Elba, Italy. We also welcome another new sponsor, the Norwegian company Brova Idea, currently involved in an Antiguan hotel building project, and long-established premier boatyard in English Harbour, Antigua Slipway. Meanwhile there has been
- [Winners and new Date Announced](https://caribbean-sailing.com/winners-and-new-date-announced/) - After four days of exciting racing and fabulous parties the 9th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua came to a conclusion on Sunday 3rd February. The 2020 Notice of Race for the 10th edition was announced with the 2020 edition moving to a new date 11-15 March. “The change in date is better for all
- [Growing Offshore Multihull Fleet Finds Its Pace at BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/growing-offshore-multihull-fleet-finds-its-pace-at-bvi-spring-regatta/) - March 13, 2019, Tortola, British Virgin Islands -"It will be a real challenge for us racing on shorter courses at BVI Spring Regatta than what we are used to," John Gallagher stated. Gallagher, owner of the GunBoat 62 Chim Chimis fresh off wining the Multihull division at the RORC Caribbean 600 and is now cruising
- [Budget Marine & Marlow Ropes Sponsor Volunteer Shirts for 2019 St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/budget-marine-marlow-ropes-sponsor-volunteer-shirts-for-2019-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - Volunteers are the lifeblood of many Caribbean regattas. This is certainly true of the 2019 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 22-24. To recognize these give-back participants, regatta organizers are pleased to announce that Budget Marine and Marlow Ropes have volunteered to sponsor the regatta volunteer shirts for STIR 2019. “Nearly 100 volunteers
- [Change Your Mindset In Sailing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/change-your-mindset-in-sailing/) - In case you haven’t seen it there has been a week long Para-sailor Development Programme taking place at the National Sailing Academy where sailors and sailing programme managers came in from Trinidad, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and of course host nation Antigua along with the World Sailing Team who delivered the course
- [Scallywag joins the growing fleet Antigua Bermuda Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/scallywag-joins-the-growing-fleet-antigua-bermuda-race/) - The Antigua Bermuda Race is organised by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in association with Antigua Sailing Week. The oceanic race will start from Fort Charlotte Antigua, just after Antigua Sailing Week on Wednesday 8th May. The 2019 Antigua Bermuda Race will be the third edition of the 935 nautical mile race through the Atlantic
- [Legendary wrap up night for 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta​](https://caribbean-sailing.com/legendary-wrap-up-night-for-39th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta​/) - With the Serious Sailing completed, it was time for Serious Fun as hundreds of competitors at the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta poured into the Regatta Village for the final night celebrations. The huge flashing stage was set for the prize giving, with Heineken magnums and an array of trophies ready to be handed out
- [Horses for Courses](https://caribbean-sailing.com/horses-for-courses/) - Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) Race Manager Lorna Saunders runs through the key changes to racing at the 2019 edition of ASW, including two new classes, four new racing marks, plus information about ASW Minimum Safety Rules. The new classes will be Double Handed and the High Performance Class. The new marks will facilitate longer leg
- [Exciting Nanny Cay Facility Upgrades On Show at 2019 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/exciting-nanny-cay-facility-upgrades-on-show-at-2019-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival/) - Nanny Cay is the spectacular venue - and host - for the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, and this year's Spring Regatta participants will enjoy some of the new renovations completed both on the hotel facility and the marina. With entries now over 70, and 90+ boats anticipated, preparations at Nanny Cay are moving
- [St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Race Report Day 4](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-maarten-heineken-regatta-race-report-day-4/) - It’s been four days of awesome sailing, leaving competitors with unforgettable memories of sparkling azure blue seas, sandy white beaches and windswept ragged rocks. The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta delivered on its promise of four days of serious sailing, with upwind legs dousing the crews hiking on the rails with warm water from the waves
- [St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Race Report Day 3](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-maarten-heineken-regatta-race-report-day-3/) - When a young person first learns to sail, they rarely imagine that one day they will end up racing on one of the largest, and undeniably most beautiful, yachts taking part in the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Varsovie. For local St. Maarten sailors Nina Manley, 21, and Maike van ‘t Laar, 23 their dream came
- [St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Race Report Day 2](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-maarten-heineken-regatta-race-report-day-2/) - Amazing, best day ever, champagne sailing, and wow, just wow, what a day – just some of the words used to describe today’s Round the Island Race at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. For some it was serious sailing, and for others “Serious Fun”; but every sailor coming ashore after this epic race had a
- [St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Race Report Day 1](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-maarten-heineken-regatta-race-report-day-1/) - With near perfect conditions, the start of the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta saw the fleet streaming out through the bridge in time for the race starts. Boats set their sails as they headed towards the three separate start areas. The wind, which had been fairly steady at 14 knots, piped up, sending some 20
- [Best of luck to all sailors competing in the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/best-of-luck-to-all-sailors-competing-in-the-39th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - It’s the final day before the #serioussailing starts at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The majority of the 120 boats from over 22 countries have already registered , a seamless process handled by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta’s team of volunteers. Skippers leave with Heineken waterproof race packs, filled with complimentary cans of Heineken, and a
- [Job Vacancy - Dinghy Sailing Instructor](https://caribbean-sailing.com/job-vacancy-dinghy-sailing-instructor/) - The Royal BVI Yacht Club is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic dinghy sailing instructor to join their team based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. They are looking for an experienced, self-motivated and hardworking individual with excellent communication and inter-personal skills. In addition to teaching youth and adult classes, duties include maintenance of club boats/equipment, organization
- [It's a wrap - 2019 RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/its-a-wrap-2019-rorc-caribbean-600/) - The 11th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 attracted 76 teams from 21 countries and crews from six continents. The highly diverse fleet were challenged by the tough conditions and captivated by the beauty of a stunning race course. The non-stop 600 mile race around 11 Caribbean islands is unique and very much on the
- [Top of the Class](https://caribbean-sailing.com/top-of-the-class/) - The 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 Prize Giving will be held tonight, Friday 22nd February and it is a special evening celebrating a premier race in the world yacht racing calendar. Hundreds of passionate corinthian sailors and the world's top professionals will rub shoulders at Antigua Yacht Club. Victorious teams will take to the stage to
- [Looking Back and Looking Ahead: Lessons Learned From the First Annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/looking-back-and-looking-ahead-lessons-learned-from-the-first-annual-caribbean-multihull-challenge/) - It started with a hole in the regatta racing calendar and an idea whose time, according to several members of the St. Maarten Yacht Club, had come. Why not stage a new event aimed specifically at multihulls, the fastest growing segment in the sailboat-manufacturing business? And what better place than St. Maarten, in the blue
- [Wizard Wins the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/wizard-wins-the-rorc-caribbean-600-trophy/) - David and Peter Askew's American Volvo 70 Wizard has won the 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy, scoring the best corrected time under IRC. Wizard put in a near faultless performance to complete the 600 mile non-stop race in 43 hours 38 minutes and 44 seconds. "That's awesome," commented David Askew on receiving the news. "This
- [Class40 Fight to the Finish](https://caribbean-sailing.com/class40-fight-to-the-finish/) - In the early hours of Thursday 21 February, after two and a half days and nights of intense competition and over 600 miles of racing, it all came down to just a few minutes. Catherine Pourre's French Class40 Eärendil won Line Honours for the Class40 Division for the second year in a row, this time
- [Magic Moment- Monohull line honours for Wizard](https://caribbean-sailing.com/magic-moment-monohull-line-honours-for-wizard/) - David & Peter Askew (USA) racing their Volvo 70 Wizard have taken Monohull Line Honours in the RORC Caribbean 600 crossing the finish line on Wednesday 20 February at 07:08:44 AST in an elapsed time of 1d 19h 38m 44s. Wizard has set the bar for the overall win under IRC for the RORC Caribbean
- [RORC Caribbean 600 Race Record for Maserati Multi 70 and Multihull Line Honours](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-race-record-for-maserati-multi-70-and-multihull-line-honours/) - Maserati Multi 70 skippered by Giovanni Soldini (ITA) crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600 at 20:49:00 AST on Tuesday 19 February 2019 in an elapsed time of 1 day, 06 hours 49 minutes and 00 seconds, taking Multihull Line honours and setting a new Multihull Race Record in the 11th edition of
- [Multihull spaghetti western](https://caribbean-sailing.com/multihull-spaghetti-western/) - Multi70 Maserati (ITA) and MOD70 Argo (USA) have been ripping up the RORC Caribbean 600 race track, blasting around the course at phenomenal pace and well over 30 knots of boat speed has been recorded on the YB Race Tracker. Both teams are set to break the multihull course record, but the winner is still
- [Blast Off for the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/blast-off-for-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - The 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 kicked off in spectacular conditions off the south coast of Antigua with the magnificent fleet starting the 600 mile non-stop offshore race in bright sunshine, full-on gusting tradewinds and two-metre high waves. The 11th edition of the race featured 76 starting yachts from 20 different countries. The Caribbean Classic made
- [Get Set for a Cracker](https://caribbean-sailing.com/get-set-for-a-cracker/) -  11th edition RORC Caribbean 600. Start on Monday 18 February 1100 local time (1500 UTC). The start of the RORC Caribbean 600 will be streamed live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalOceanRacingClub/ and on the official race blog: http://caribbean600.rorc.org/Live/2019-rorc-caribbean-600-race-live.html Five starts are scheduled from 1100-1140 local time with the multihulls in the final start. In the build-up
- [Battle lines for the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/battle-lines-for-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Seventy-eight yachts have entered the eleventh edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, where in excess of 700 sailors from six continents and yachts from over 20 nations will compete in the thrilling race around 11 Caribbean islands starting on Monday 18th February. Winners from the Olympic Games, America's Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and multiple world
- [The Cutting Edge of the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-cutting-edge-of-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Multihulls have been racing in the RORC Caribbean 600 since the very first race in 2009 when Claude Thelier's (FRA) Region Guadeloupe, skippered by John Burnie (GBR), set a record that was not bettered until 2015. In recent years the multihull fleet has been on the rise and the current race record is most definitely
- [GSW Final Wrap Up Report.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/gsw-final-wrap-up-report/) - The 7th edition of the Island Water World Grenada Sailing 2019 hosted from 27 Jan – 1 Feb out of both Camper & Nicholson’s Port Louis Marina in St Georges and Secret Harbour Marina in Mount Hartman Bay saw spectacular sailing conditions throughout the week long event. Skippers on 43 boats registered from 14 countries,
- [A race for the brave](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-race-for-the-brave/) - - 80 miles race around Martinique - Jean Michel Figueres (Perseverare Diabolicum) wins in real time - Tristan Marmousez (The Morigane) supreme in Surprise The Round Martinique Regatta Crédit Mutuel AG long round the island coastal race got off in the early hours of Saturday. The Racing and Surprise fleets set off from the Fort
- [The Round Martinique Regatta gets off to a great start](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-round-martinique-regatta-gets-off-to-a-great-start/) - - Three races for the Surprise Class and two for the Racing Class - Tristan Marmousez leads the way - The big Round Martinique Race tomorrow The Round Martinique Regatta Crédit Mutuel AG got off to a great start today in the sumptuous setting of the Bay of Fort de France. The first day of
- [Not a Sailor? Chase and Celebrate with ASW!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/not-a-sailor-chase-and-celebrate-with-asw/) - You may have heard that Antigua Sailing Week is one of the best regattas in the Caribbean and on many people’s bucket list to race worldwide, but what you many not know is how fantastic the week is for non-sailors. The following video is a sec sneak peek into the chasing and celebrating that happens
- [REGISTER NOW! INTERNATIONAL OPTIMIST REGATTA, CLINIC & TEAM RACE SET FOR JUNE 10-16, 2019](https://caribbean-sailing.com/register-now-international-optimist-regatta-clinic-team-race-set-for-june-10-16-2019/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Registration is open! The International Optimist Regatta (IOR), presented by EMS (Electronic Merchant Systems) Virgin Islands, and the TOTE Maritime Clinic and Team Race, will take place June 10-16, 2019. More specifically, the Clinic takes place June 10-12, followed by the Team Race, June 13 along with a Parade of
- [All hands on deck: your chance to race a real 12 Metre America’s Cup Yacht](https://caribbean-sailing.com/all-hands-on-deck-your-chance-to-race-a-real-12-metre-americas-cup-yacht/) - Sailors can make the most of visiting St. Maarten during the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta and buy a spot onboard one of the legendary 12 Metre America’s Cup yachts. It’s another breathtaking way to participate in the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta as the 12 Metre Regatta returns. The 12 Metre Class race yachts were
- [A New Approach to Antigua Classics](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-new-approach-to-antigua-classics/) - Carlo Falcone has been competing in the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta for the last 25 years, racing and winning with his superb vintage 1938 Mylne-designed Fife-built yawl Mariella. In September 2018, Carlo was appointed as the Chairman of Antigua Classics, with a new Steering Committee. Carlo explains some of the changes that will be made
- [The dates are set for the Next Resort Instructor Course](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-dates-are-set-for-the-next-resort-instructor-course/) - The third CSA Resort Instructor course will be held on March 11th-13th and May 27th-29th, 2019 at the National Sailing Academy. Resorts or staff interested in attending the next course can find out more by speaking with Elizabeth Jordan via email info@nationalsailingacademy.org. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST If you are a club or school in the region
- [Warm, Wet, Windy 2019 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Set to Deliver the Goods!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/warm-wet-windy-2019-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival-set-to-deliver-the-goods/) - Tortola, British Virgin Islands - February 1, 2019: With under eight weeks to go before the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, 60+ boats and crews have their flights booked and are well on their way to the sunny BVI. This year's regatta runs March 25 to March 31, so get your team together and
- [Antigua Sailing Week - Big Boat Bonanza](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-big-boat-bonanza/) - With just three months to go before the 52nd edition of Antigua Sailing Week there is a fantastic line up of yachts entered. Well over one thousand sailors will participate, many flying in from all over the world. Thousands more will attend the shoreside parties including Reggae in the Park and the Lay Day Beach
- [Seize the Opportunity - Youth in the RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/seize-the-opportunity-youth-in-the-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Young up-and-coming sailors will be racing alongside and against some of the world's best professionals in next month's RORC Caribbean 600. The race is a huge opportunity for their growth, to learn and master the sport. "Any young sailor who has been given the opportunity to do this race is clearly already a good sailor,
- [Sint Maarten Yacht Club youth sailors take the stage in Anguilla Dinghy Championships](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-club-youth-sailors-take-the-stage-in-anguilla-dinghy-championships/) - Last Saturday 14 youth sailors of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club Sailing School visited Anguilla to participate in the Anguilla Dinghy Championships in the Opti, Laser and 420 classes. The participants and their support crew crossed the Anguilla channel aboard luxury catamaran Enigma 3, who sponsored the boat to be used as committee boat for
- [The Caribbean Multihull Challenge - St. Maarten, announces Beach Party and official Mount Gay Red Cap Event](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-st-maarten-announces-beach-party-and-official-mount-gay-red-cap-event/) - The organizers of The Caribbean Multihull Challenge – St Maarten, February 8th, 9th, 10th, 2019 are pulling together a fabulous program with three days of creative, competitive full racing for multihull lovers. In addition we will have food, Mount Gay Rum, dancers, daily prize-giving and to top it all a beach party and official Mount
- [Opportunity Knocks for Antigua Bermuda Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/opportunity-knocks-for-antigua-bermuda-race/) - The Antigua Bermuda Race is organised by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in association with Antigua Sailing Week. The oceanic race will start from Fort Charlotte Antigua, just after Antigua Sailing Week on Wednesday 8th May. The 2019 Antigua Bermuda Race will be the third edition of the 935 nautical mile race through the Atlantic
- [New Classes in the 2019 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-classes-in-the-2019-antigua-classic-yacht-regatta/) - The Dragon Class, last included in 2009, will be re-introduced into the 2019 Classics in April. These sleek, 8.9m one-design boats are true classics, over 80 years old. The basic design of the long keel and elegant metre-boat lines remains unchanged but today’s Dragons are constructed using the latest technology to make the boats durable
- [A 100% Female “Surprise” Crew in The Round Martinique Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-100-female-surprise-crew-in-the-round-martinique-regatta/) - She is actively involved in Martinique sailing and even more so in the category of Surprise monohulls, but now Délice Nouel and her crew on Dénébola - Didier are ready to take up the challenge of The Round Martinique Regatta. In about twenty days, the 23 registered crews will embark on three days of racing
- [Can You Feel It?  Legendary Performance of The Jacksons  Announced to Headline the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/can-you-feel-it-legendary-performance-of-the-jacksons-announced-to-headline-the-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is famous for world-class racing and attracting some of the world’s top musical acts for their legendary parties. This year is no different. Motown royalty, The Jacksons - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon - will perform on Sunday March 3rd, 2019. St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Production Director, John Leone, comments,
- [Longtime Stalwart Sponsor, The Moorings, Onboard for 2019 St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/longtime-stalwart-sponsor-the-moorings-onboard-for-2019-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The familiar blue- and red-, wave-like, M-shaped logo of The Moorings will once again be a familiar sight to sailors racing in the 2019 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 22-24, 2019. Regatta organizers are pleased to announce that The Moorings, the Clearwater, Florida-headquartered world’s premier yacht charter
- [Lucky 7 Wins and Mike Hirst Sets a New Kiteboarding Record](https://caribbean-sailing.com/lucky-7-wins-and-mike-hirst-sets-a-new-kiteboarding-record/) - A beautiful morning greeted the 11 competitors and delivered champagne sailing throughout the anti-clockwise around Tortola course. First away at 09:35 were the Monohulls and cruising catamaran, followed by the three trimarans at 09:50. But all eyes were on Mike Hirst and Chris Brockbank with their foiling kites as they put down a challenge to
- [Offshore Nirvana](https://caribbean-sailing.com/offshore-nirvana/) - US entries make up 40% of IRC fleet + Record year for Class40s With just over a month to go until the start of the RORC Caribbean 600, 77 teams from across the world have already entered the spectacular 600-mile offshore non-stop race around 11 Caribbean islands. The overall win under IRC for the RORC
- [GSA Youth Sailing Team](https://caribbean-sailing.com/gsa-youth-sailing-team/) - The count down begins, Grenada Sailing Week is only two weeks away. With 39 entries and counting, the racing fleet is shaping up nicely. We have 13 entries in Racing Class, 11 entries in Racer Cruiser, 8 entries in Classic Class and 7 entries in the one design J24's. Grenada Sailing week is excited to
- [J-31 The Round Martinique Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/j-31-the-round-martinique-regatta/) - In a month the first start of The Martinique Round Regatta will be given from Fort de France. An event that all look forward, competitors and organizers. But before you tuck the sheets and sharpen its most important tactic remains registration for this edition 2019. To participate in this festival of sailing and the preferential
- [Caribbean Queen Alison Hinds to perform at the  39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-queen-alison-hinds-to-perform-at-the-39th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - As famous for its legendary parties as its world-class racing, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has today announced its musical headline act for Friday March 1, 2019– The Caribbean Queen, Alison Hinds. St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Production Director, John Leone, comments, ‘Over the past 38 years we have been, and always will be, committed to
- [CSA announce new Caribbean Sailing Week event for 2019](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-announce-new-caribbean-sailing-week-event-for-2019/) - A newly formed event called Caribbean Sailing Week (CSW) is set to take place in English Harbour, Antigua from October, 17-20, 2019. The event combines two individual Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) events which have taken place for more than 20 years, the CSA Annual Conference and the CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC). The new format
- [Sailability Antigua leads the way in Regional Inclusive Sailing Programmes](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sailability-antigua-leads-the-way-in-regional-inclusive-sailing-programmes/) - Hansa 303's lined up ready for the Para-sailing Development Programme Sailability Antigua is the only programme of its kind running in the Caribbean Region. Located at the National Sailing Academy in English Harbour, the programme was bought to Antigua by retired English couple Bob and Sue Bailey. Entirely volunteer-based from their standpoint, with the support
- [Peters & May Loading up from Florida to the Caribbean](https://caribbean-sailing.com/peters-may-loading-up-from-florida-to-the-caribbean/) - Any boats looking for shipping from the states Peters and May are loading a ship in Florida to St. John’s, Antigua in time for the RORC Caribbean 600 from 20-25th January. Arrival due 4 to 5 days later. For more info email craig@petersandmay.com or call numbers Tel: 02380 480 492 Mobile: 07788 923 853
- [Win a full St. Maarten Heineken Regatta experience!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/win-a-full-st-maarten-heineken-regatta-experience/) - As one of the loyal supporting hotels Divi Little Bay Beach Resort collaborated with the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta and launched a Social Media Contest with a chance to win a week long stay at the luxurious Divi Little Bay Resort during the 39th St Maarten Heineken Regatta. To compete people need to like the
- [Thompson Wins O'Neal & Mundy Commodore's Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/thompson-wins-oneal-mundy-commodores-race/) - Christian Thompson has won the 2018 O'Neal & Mundy Commodore's Race racing a Laser. The junior division was claimed by Samuel Allen whilst Nathan and Chris Haycraft won the RS Feva class. 12 boats took part in this annual end of year celebration and in a change to the norm it was this year contested
- [Fujin to Return to the Racecourse in February's First Annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-fast-distinctive-53-foot-catamaran-fujin-to-return-to-the-racecourse-in-februarys-first-annual-caribbean-multihull-challenge-sint-maarten/) - When the Sint Maarten Yacht Club announced plans to host the brand-new Caribbean Multihull Challenge – the first edition of which will take place from February 8-10, 2019 – the organizers hoped to attract catamarans and trimarans of every persuasion. Among them, of course, they wished to lure some of the coolest, most technically advanced
- [Early Entry Closing for Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/early-entry-closing-for-antigua-sailing-week/) - The 52nd edition of Antigua Sailing Week is once again shaping up to be the regatta not to miss for the 2019 Caribbean Regatta Season. A huge variety of yachts have already committed to the event, with sailors from across the world looking forward to savouring fantastic racing and top live entertainment to dance the
- [Stunning fleet set for RORC Caribbean 600](https://caribbean-sailing.com/stunning-fleet-set-for-rorc-caribbean-600/) - Early entries for the 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 reveal a stunning fleet of famous professional teams taking part alongside passionate corinthian crews. Famed for spectacular sailing conditions on an intricate and mesmerizing course, the 11th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is set to be an absolute cracker. Two months before the start of the
- [Kuka3 lift the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/kuka3-lift-the-rorc-transatlantic-race-trophy/) - Franco Niggeler's Swiss Cookson 50 Kuka3, skippered by Roberto Chuny Bermúdez de Castro has been announced as the overall winner of the 2018 RORC Transatlantic Race. Franco Niggeler was presented with the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy by Grenadian Minister for Tourism & Civil Aviation, Dr. Clarice Modeste-Curwen, M.P. at a ceremony held at Camper &
- [Kuka3 fight to the finish](https://caribbean-sailing.com/kuka3-fight-to-the-finish/) - Franco Niggeler's Swiss Cookson 50 Kuka3, skippered by Roberto Chuny Bermúdez de Castro, overcame technical issues and a fire on board to post the best IRC corrected time so far in the RORC Transatlantic Race. After over 12 days of racing in the Atlantic Ocean, the crew looked tired but elated to arrive in Grenada.
- [CSA Resort Instructor Course- Part 2](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-resort-instructor-course-part-2/) - Yesterday 6 new hotel staff from resorts in Antigua completed the CSA Resort Instructors Course at the National Sailing Academy. Instructors attended from – Jumby Bay Resort, Hermitage Bay Hotel, and St. James Club. Sylvester Thomas and Shawn Ambrose lead the course and were also appointed as the first two official CSA Resort Instructor Course
- [Day 9- Brothers in arms](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-9-brothers-in-arms/) - Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina played host to the multihull prize giving for the 2018 RORC Transatlantic Race. Giovanni Soldini's Maserati Multi70 was the winner of the Multihull Line Honours Trophy. Peter Cunningham's MOD70 PowerPlay was presented with a RORC decanter as winner of the MOCRA Class after time correction. The two crews had
- [France’s Courtois Remains Undefeated on Day 2- Carlos Aguilar Match Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/frances-courtois-remains-undefeated-on-day-2-carlos-aguilar-match-race/) - Each of the clouds that continually paraded over the Charlotte Amalie harbor on Friday brought with them a different microclimate and meteorological condition. These natural elements tested the tactical skills of the 12 international teams who raced the first full round robin’s flights 12 through 19 on the second day of racing in the 2018
- [Light & Shifty Winds Challenge Sailors on Day 1 – 2018 WIM Series Finale at Carlos Aguilar Match Race.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/light-shifty-winds-challenge-sailors-on-day-1-2018-wim-series-finale-at-carlos-aguilar-match-race/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (November 29, 2018). The sea-filled volcanic crater that is today the Charlotte Amalie harbour is picture postcard famous for its lush green mountains rising to over 1500-feet high. It is this topography that created a continual curve ball of wind shifts that challenged every one of the 12 international teams
- [2018 WIM Series Finale Kicks Off Thursday at Carlos Aguilar Match Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2018-wim-series-finale-kicks-off-thursday-at-carlos-aguilar-match-race/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (November 28, 2018). Drivers and pedestrians traversing Waterfront Drive in Charlotte Amalie on Wednesday got a sneak peek of the competition to come in the Women’s International Match Racing Series (WIM Series) finale held at the Carlos Aguilar Match Race (CAMR), on November 29 through December 2. The twelve teams,
- [15th La Course de l'Alliance showcases comeback   of local sailing fleet](https://caribbean-sailing.com/15th-la-course-de-lalliance-showcases-comeback--of-local-sailing-fleet/) - The 15th annual La Course de L’Alliance is taking place this coming weekend November 30 - December 2, 2018. This 3 day event takes local and regional sailors from St Maarten to St Barts, Anguilla and back to St Maarten. This race counts as the season opener for the Leeward Islands. The event is known
- [Caribbean Multihull Challenge - St. Maarten announces strong technical team](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-multihull-challenge-st-maarten-announces-strong-technical-team/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is pleased to announce a strong technical team to manage the first annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge that is to take place 8-10 February 2019 in Sint Maarten. The club recognizes that multihull sailing has some different potentials and some different challenges and has mandated the team to optimize the race
- [Kuka3 pitstop for running repairs](https://caribbean-sailing.com/kuka3-pitstop-for-running-repairs/) - At 1200 UTC on 29 November, Giovanni Soldini's Multi70 Maserati and Peter Cunningham's MOD70 PowerPlay were into the sixth day of their high-speed duel in the RORC Transatlantic Race. Both teams were just under 1,000 miles from the finish at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. The latest position report showed that Maserati
- [KPMG to Sponsor 2019 ASW Youth to Keel Programme](https://caribbean-sailing.com/kpmg-to-sponsor-2019-asw-youth-to-keel-programme/) - Leading professional services company KPMG has renewed its commitment to Antigua Sailing Week for 2019. As key part of its 2019 agreement is sponsorship of the very successful Youth to Keel Programme (Y2K) which will be celebrated on the KPMG Race Day on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Y2K was piloted during ASW 2018 when 15
- [Day 4 - Blasting into the trades](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-4-blasting-into-the-trades/) - Giovanni Soldini's Maserati Multi 70 and Peter Cunningham's MOD 70 PowerPlay have pulled the trigger, launching into the trade winds during the third night at sea in the RORC Transatlantic Race. It will be a wet and wild ride on board as both trimarans have been recording boat speeds of over 30 knots. Maserati has
- [New two-handed class for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-two-handed-class-for-the-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Now in its 39th year, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta celebrates world-class racing over four days, with some of the most seasoned sailors, from countries all over the globe. This year there will be a new class specifically for boats crewed by two people to offer another fantastic racing opportunity in the crystal-clear waters of
- [Day 3:  The trades beckon for RORC Transatlantic Race leaders](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-3-the-trades-beckon-for-rorc-transatlantic-race-leaders/) - The battle between the multihulls has entered another phase, with both Giovanni Soldini's Maserati Multi 70 and Peter Cunningham's MOD70 PowerPlay crossing the rhumb line at sundown on day two. As dawn broke on the third day of the RORC Transatlantic Race, the two duelling trimarans tacked south. However, Maserati chose to take a hotter
- [Day 2 - Escape from the Canaries](https://caribbean-sailing.com/day-2-escape-from-the-canaries/) - Giovanni Soldini's Maserati Multi 70 and Peter Cunningham's MOD 70 PowerPlay have been swapping the multihull lead right from the start. On the first day, the duo headed northwest, tacking southwest in unison, 73 miles above the rhumb line. A night-time game of cat and mouse ensued, with both teams electing to leave the island
- [Start of the 2018 RORC Transatlantic Race - Farewell Marina Lanzarote!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/start-of-the-2018-rorc-transatlantic-race-farewell-marina-lanzarote/) - The fifth edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race started on schedule at 1200 UTC on Saturday 24 November. The fleet bid farewell to Marina Lanzarote which had once again provided an ideal location to prepare for the 3,000 nautical mile race to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Grenada. "The fleet got away to a
- [Diverse RORC fleet ready for the Atlantic](https://caribbean-sailing.com/diverse-rorc-fleet-ready-for-the-atlantic/) - The 5th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association, will start from Marina Lanzarote at 1200 UTC on Saturday 24 November 2018. Two record-breaking trimarans will go head-to-head in a 3,000 nautical mile match race; Giovanni Soldini's Maserati Multi70 (ITA) and Peter Cunningham's MOD70 PowerPlay (CAY), skippered by Ned
- [The Round Martinique Regatta: 34th edition with an international outlook](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-round-martinique-regatta-34th-edition-with-an-international-outlook/) - The long standing Round Martinique Regatta is back on the Caribbean’s beautiful “Isle of Flowers". With a truly innovative racing format adapted for all levels, this is the event to compete on in 2019. The racing schedule is varied and gives competitors the chance to enjoy the famous Creole island hospitality, as well as provide
- [Growing youth-based participation in Sailing the RS way!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/growing-youth-based-participation-in-sailing-the-rs-way/) - The 3.64m long and 1.42m wide RS Feva has been the world's best selling 2-person youth sailboat in it's market sector ever since it made it's debut in 2003, with more than 7,000 boats distributed to users in over 60 countries. This rapid growth in popularity enabled the RS Feva to become the dominant 2-person
- [13 annual Sol St. Maarten Optimist Championship 2018 won by Antiguan sailor Theodore Spencer](https://caribbean-sailing.com/13-annual-sol-st-maarten-optimist-championship-2018-won-by-antiguan-sailor-theodore-spencer/) - 35 Optimist from St Maarten, Antigua, St Kitts and St Barts participated in the 13th Annual Sol St Maarten optimist Championship, a record number of entrants for the event. Antiguan sailor Theodore Spencer excelled over the weekend and became the overall winner of this regional youth sailing event, sponsored by Sol Petroleum for all 13
- [Stage set for the 48th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival](https://caribbean-sailing.com/stage-set-for-the-48th-bvi-spring-regatta-sailing-festival/) - It has been a year of expedited recovery and the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival hasn't missed a beat. The stage is set for the 48th edition to begin on March 25-31, 2019. With slogans of "No Fear- Just Great Racing and Fun" as well as "Building BVI Back Bigger - Better - Stronger",
- [Best Women Match Racers Set Sail in St. Thomas](https://caribbean-sailing.com/best-women-match-racers-set-sail-in-st-thomas/) - Match racing in IC24s in St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie harbor during the WIMS Series finale at the 2016 CAMR..Photo Credit: Dean Barnes St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (November 7, 2018). Twelve of the world’s best women match racers will compete in the Carlos Aguilar Match Race (CAMR), presented by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of
- [Outstanding number of entries for upcoming Sol St Maarten Optimist Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/outstanding-number-of-entries-for-upcoming-sol-st-maarten-optimist-championship/) - Over 30 Optimist have signed up for the 2018 Sol St Maarten Optimist Championship organized by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. The event is taking place this upcoming weekend, November 10 and 11, 2018. Approximately 20 young sailors from St Kitts, St Barts and Antigua will be travelling to St Maarten to sail in the
- [Final call for early registration!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/final-call-for-early-registration/) - Take advantage of our reduced fee for early registration. Sign up and pay now or before the end of November 2018 and you only pay US$90. After which the price goes up to US130. Don't forget that participating in Grenada Sailing Week counts towards points for the Caribbean Sailing Association Travellers Trophy - an award
- [Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race  | Notice of Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/nanny-cay-round-tortola-race-notice-of-race/) - The 48th edition of the Round Tortola Race, sponsored by Nanny Cay, will take place on Saturday 17 November 2018. Entries are invited to compete in Racing, Cruising and Multihull Classes. The traditional course, required for those attempting the Nanny Cay Challenge for the Round Tortola Record, takes the fleet anti-clockwise around Tortola leaving Beef
- [Team Antigua Wins the 2018 CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-antigua-wins-the-2018-csa-caribbean-dinghy-championship/) - Two days of intense racing at the Caribbean Sailing Association Caribbean Dinghy Championship over the weekend ended with a team victory for Antigua. Race manager Karl James was delighted with the weekends racing. ‘I was pleased and relieved that we managed to get so many races in as the light airs on Saturday were extremely
- [Sint Maarten Yacht Club introduces Primary School Program](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-club-introduces-primary-school-program/) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) is proud to introduce its Primary School Program. To generate awareness of the benefits of sailing and outdoor sports in general in the local community, the SMYC is joining forces with the Sister Regina Primary School to introduce 12 students to sailing. These students will sail once a week
- [The Round Martinique Regatta 2019](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-round-martinique-regatta-2019/) - The Round Martinique Regatta returns for its 34th edition, the time of a 3-day weekend 8, 9 and 10 February 2019. Open to sailing enthusiasts and professionals, this sporting event will also be a time of celebration and relaxation. The Round Martinique Regatta 2019 It is 3 days, 3 stages, 3 highlights celebrations. The spirit
- [Antigua Bermuda Race selected for Atlantic Ocean Racing Series](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-bermuda-race-selected-for-atlantic-ocean-racing-series/) - The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club announces that the third edition of the Antigua Bermuda Race will start on the May 8, 2019 and will be part of the 2019 Atlantic Ocean Racing Series (AORS). The 2019 Atlantic Ocean Racing Series will consist of five races: RORC Caribbean 600, Antigua Bermuda Race, Transatlantic Race 2019, Rolex
- [Shipping Opportunities to Antigua from Peters & May](https://caribbean-sailing.com/shipping-opportunities-to-antigua-from-peters-may/) - Global Logistics partner, Peters & May has announced the departure of a vessel offering mast up transportation from Newport, Rhode Island, to Antigua with stops in Bermuda, Florida & Tortola. There is a 5% discount available for yachts entered in 2019 editions of Antigua Sailing Week and the Peters & May Round Antigua Race. Enter both events
- [The Caribbean Multihull Challenge – February 8,9,10 2019.  Celebrate the Difference!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-february-8910-2019-celebrate-the-difference/) - In response to the remarkable growth in the multihull category, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club has designed an important annual event celebrating the differences between a traditional yacht race and a race series designed for the special attributes of multihulls. And accompanying the hot racing the club will mount a major celebration of multihulls in
- [CSA Announces Partnership with SailorBags](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-announces-partnership-with-sailorbags/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is delighted to announce a new and exciting partnership with US-based nautical soft goods manufacturer, SailorBags. Through this partnership, Caribbean Sailing Association members will be able to access a range of custom CSA branded bags and accessories at 25% off the listed retail price. All profits made by the CSA
- [The CSA Reconfirms its Commitment to Sailing Development](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-csa-reconfirms-its-commitment-to-sailing-development/) - The 2018 Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Annual Conference ended on a high yesterday at the Starfish Jolly Beach Resort, Antigua in a final session where it was agreed that sailing development and specifically support of youth development across the region remains one of the biggest focuses of the organization. Newly elected President Alison Sly-Adams of
- [The First Seven Instructors complete the inaugural CSA Resort Instructor Course](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-first-seven-instructors-complete-the-inaugural-csa-resort-instructor-course/) - The first Caribbean Sailing Association Resort Instructor Course was successfully completed on Wednesday when seven instructors from three major resort groups in Antigua, Jumby Bay Island, Blue Waters Hotel and Elite Island Resorts attended the course to get a brush up on their sailing technique, safety procedures and customer service. All seven instructors successfully completed
- [Thank you to CDC Sponsors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/thank-you-to-cdc-sponsors/) - A big thanks to Antigua Yacht Club, the National Sailing Academy, Budget Marine with Gill and Marlow Ropes, the Antigua Yacht Club Marina and Resort and the Club House for their partnership, sponsorship and support in making this event happen. HELP US TO PROMOTE THE CDC IN THE COMING WEEKS Help us to share this
- [Announcing Tendrr and Velour Imports as CSA Conference Sponsors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/announcing-tendrr-and-velour-imports-as-csa-conference-sponsors/) - With the CSA Annual Conference due to take place a week today, the CSA is delighted to announce that two new sponsors have come on board. Velour Imports is a US Craft Beer Export Company who plan on building their business in the region. Attracted by the opportunity to present their brand and discuss marketing
- [Celebrate Galatea's 120th Birthday.](https://caribbean-sailing.com/celebrate-galateas-120th-birthday/) - Grenada Sailing Week is one of the few regattas in the Caribbean to have its own Classic Class. One of the stars of this class and podium winner for the last two years in a row has been Judd Tinius’s 70ft classic yawl ‘Galatea’. In 2019 Galatea turns an incredible 120 years old and we
- [St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Announces the 2019 Heineken Regatta Village Venue](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-maarten-heineken-regatta-announces-the-2019-heineken-regatta-village-venue/) - The organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta are proud to announce, that the 39th edition will be held at the Princess Port de Plaisance Resort, Casino and the Yacht Club. In addition to its central, secure and convenient location, the Yacht Club Port de Plaisance will be offering 35 slips of free dockage in
- [Get Ready to STIR-it Up the Fun! 46th St. Thomas International Regatta Set for March 22-24, 2019](https://caribbean-sailing.com/get-ready-to-stir-it-up-the-fun-46th-st-thomas-international-regatta-set-for-march-22-24-2019/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Register now and get ready to STIR-up the fun! The St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 22-24, 2019, is the place to be for world-class racing and the chance to trade tacks and tactics with America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean and Olympic crews on the water and off. Add
- [CSA member presence at 2019 US Sailing National Sailing Programs Symposium, Florida](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-member-presence-at-2019-us-sailing-national-sailing-programs-symposium-florida/) - The National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) is the premier event for sailing education in the United States. The NSPS is the only conference of its kind that brings together program directors, instructors, volunteers and industry representatives to share and learn best practices from one another about running, maintaining and improving sailing programs. The goal of
- [The Notice of the 2018 CSA AGM](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-notice-of-the-2018-csa-agm/) - The Notice of Annual General Meeting has been issued by the Caribbean Sailing Association. The AGM will take place on Friday, October 12, at 9 am in the Hibiscus Room at the Starfish Jolly Beach Resort, Antigua. If you have not received your copy of the notice and would like one please email news@caribbean-sailing.com and
- [Antigua & Barbuda to host the 2019 Optimist World Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-barbuda-to-host-the-2019-optimist-world-championship/) - Last summer, Antigua and Barbuda won the bid to host the 2019 Optimist World Championships (Optiworld), an event which will bring almost 300 young sailors (and their support teams) from more than 50 countries to our small and beautiful island. The Optimist is a small, single-handed sailing dinghy that is seen as the foundation of sailing, it is
- [Barth's Bash - National Sailing Academy (Antigua)](https://caribbean-sailing.com/barths-bash-national-sailing-academy-antigua/) - The 5th Annual Barts Bash took place on Sunday 16th September at sailing venues around the world. In Antigua sailors from around the island convened at Antigua Yacht Club for a 9 am skippers briefing given by Race Officer Steve Spanis and assistant Rhone Kirby. A total of five classes: Laser, RS Feva, RS Venture,
- [Bart's Bash - St. Maarten](https://caribbean-sailing.com/barts-bash-st-maarten/) - Last weekend the Sint Maarten Yacht Club organized the fifth edition of BART’S BASH. A total of nineteen different boats registered to the race. All the contestants were exited, the weather was good, we had excellent wind, so all conditions were in our favor. The race was divided in two different starts, the optimist &
- [Sign Up Now! - Grenada Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sign-up-now-grenada-sailing-week/) - Response to on line registration has been fantastic, boats are lining up to join the start line. Our professional race committee have been working hard on new courses and there is something for everyone from hotshot racers to gentlemen sailors and all those in between. There will be four days of exciting racing, counting towards
- [Caribbean Dinghy Championship filling up fast](https://caribbean-sailing.com/caribbean-dinghy-championship-filling-up-fast/) - The dates are set for the 2018 Caribbean Dinghy Championship which will take place on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, 2018. Host venue Antigua Yacht Club is looking forward to welcoming teams from across the Caribbean. Already confirmed are Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and of course host nation Antigua. The unique team event
- [CSA Resort Instructor Course Ready to Go](https://caribbean-sailing.com/csa-resort-instructor-course-ready-to-go/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association is pleased to announce that the National Sailing Academy will be hosting the first CSA Resort Instructor Course. The course was designed to provide relevant and affordable training for water sports staff at resorts across the Caribbean. The first course will be taught by Antiguan trainers Sylvester Thomas and Shawn Ambrose who are Instructors at the
- [Academic work on the water](https://caribbean-sailing.com/academic-work-on-the-water/) - Y2A BY ELLEN BIRRELL- Caribbean Compass Youth to Adult, “Y2A”, is a series of articles demonstrating the value of Learn to Sail programs for Caribbean children. Learning about many elements of sailboats, sails, and sailing supports the academic work that children are doing in school. A term that is becoming popular, “STEM” — Science, Technology,
- [Off-the-Beach sailing in RS Catamarans](https://caribbean-sailing.com/off-the-beach-sailing-in-rs-catamarans/) - The RS Cat14 catamaran and it's bigger sister the RS Cat16 take the enjoyment associated with sailing traditional beach-style catamarans to a whole new level. The durability and stiffness achieved through the use of Comptec PE3 roromoulded polyethylene hulls, coupled with the balanced feel of the steering when sailing make both of these world class sailboats perfect for not
- [The CSA Five Year Racing Calendar 2019-2023 Released](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-csa-five-year-racing-calendar-2019-2023-released/) - The Caribbean Racing Circuit for 2019 onwards has no less than 19 international events listed including passage racing, offshore, round the rocks, round the cans, and of course around a number of different islands. Depending on the boat and your preferences, racing is served up for classics, superyacht, match racing and CSA classes, plus new
- [Team Dash wins the 10th Aruba International regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-dash-wins-the-10th-aruba-international-regatta/) - The J35 Dash has won the tenth Aruba International Regatta, the eighth time in a row. Some 40 vessels from around the ABC Islands crewed by people from as far away as the Puerto Rico, Curacao, the US, the Netherlands and Belgium, participated in the event that was characterized by shifting winds ranging 15 knots to 30
- [The 2019 Caribbean Circuit published in Seahorse Magazine](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-2019-caribbean-circuit-published-in-seahorse-magazine/) - Thanks to Seahorse Magazine and John Burnie for their Caribbean overview for the upcoming winter circuit through to May 2019. Which event will you be at? Get full article here. Seahorse Magazine
- [Sint Maarten Yacht Club takes kids from New Start for Children Foundation sailing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sint-maarten-yacht-club-takes-kids-from-new-start-for-children-foundation-sailing/) - Last Saturday 23 kids from the New Start for Children Foundation enjoyed a day of sailing and beach games with the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) at Kim Sha Beach. Through the 2018 St Maarten Heineken Regatta funds were raised that were allocated to introduce local youngsters to the sport of sailing, making this fun
- [Venues confirmed](https://caribbean-sailing.com/venues-confirmed/) - 27 January to 1 February 2019 With registration open for the Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week 2019, planning is well under way for the coming event. We are excited to announce that Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina and Secret Harbour Marina are continuing their loyal support as host venues for the coming edition. The regatta
- [Peters & May once again renew their sponsorship of Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/peters-may-once-again-renew-their-sponsorship-of-antigua-sailing-week/) - Having sponsored Antigua Sailing Week since 2016, it is with great pleasure that Peters & May, alongside event organisers announce the renewal of their Sponsorship to include both the 2019 and 2020 events. A world-renowned regatta, Antigua Sailing Week grows year on year, with participants travelling the globe to come together and compete in what
- [New Antigua Sailing Week Rules Seminar to be sponsored by Newport Shipyard](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-antigua-sailing-week-rules-seminar-to-be-sponsored-by-newport-shipyard/) - A new Racing Rules of Sailing Seminar will take place before the start of racing at Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) 2019 and is sponsored by Newport Shipyard (NYS). Slated to take place on Friday 26th April, from 3 – 5 pm on the lawn at Antigua Yacht Club, the Rules Seminar is designed to clarify
- [The Caribbean Multihull Challenge – St Maarten  signs Mount Gay Rum as one of its leading sponsors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-caribbean-multihull-challenge-st-maarten-signs-mount-gay-rum-as-one-of-its-leading-sponsors/) - Organizers of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge – St Maarten are proud to announce that the event in February will be an official Mount Gay Red Cap Event, having signed Mount Gay as one of the leading sponsors of the event. The first edition and only all-multihull regatta in the Caribbean, was announced last month and
- [New Double-Handed Class to Feature at Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-double-handed-class-to-feature-at-antigua-sailing-week/) - In view of the ever growing demand for double-handed racing, the organisers of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) are pleased to announce 2019 will benefit from the addition of a new double-handed class. Double-handed racing by its nature is all about crew stamina and how to pace yourself. With only two crew on board, both must
- [Interim Changes at the Helm of the CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/interim-changes-at-the-helm-of-the-csa/) - It is with sadness that the board of the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) announces the resignation of Kathy Lammers. Lammers, President for the last two and a half years and Chairman of the Regatta Organising Committee of Antigua Sailing Week recently began a new role as Manager of Trent Port Marina in the City of Quinte
- [Team USA World Wins 2018 Tote Maritime Team Racing Championships- 103 Junior Sailors From 5 Nations Ready to Set Sail for the IOR](https://caribbean-sailing.com/team-usa-world-wins-2018-tote-maritime-team-racing-championships-103-junior-sailors-from-5-nations-ready-to-set-sail-for-the-ior/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Experience, communication and speed were the skills junior sailors on Team USA Worlds used to win the TOTE Maritime Team Racing Championships. The Championships are one of a trio of events sailed this week out of the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) and were prefaced by the three-day TOTE Maritime
- [Foley Wins 26th International Optimist Regatta, Presented by EMS Virgin islands](https://caribbean-sailing.com/foley-wins-26th-international-optimist-regatta-presented-by-ems-virgin-islands/) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Speed and tactics proved the winning combination that led 13-year-old Peter Foley to place first overall at the 26th International Optimist Regatta (IOR), presented by Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS) Virgin Islands, and hosted out of the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC), June 15 to 17. Yet it was the starts,
- [Registration now open for the 2018 CSA Annual Conference](https://caribbean-sailing.com/registration-now-open-for-the-2018-csa-annual-conference/) - The CSA Annual Conference will take place from Friday, October 12 to Sunday, October 14, 2018. The Conference will once again take place in Antigua at the Starfish Jolly Beach Resort on the south west coast. The event started as a Regatta Organizers Conference some years ago, and latterly included the Annual General Meeting. In
- [26th International Optimist Regatta, Presented by Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS) Virgin Islands Kicks-Off This Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/26th-international-optimist-regatta-presented-by-electronic-merchant-systems-ems-virgin-islands-tote-maritime-clinic-team-race-kicks-off-this-week/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. A near-record 110 8- to 15-year-old sailors from five countries will race 8-foot long single-sail Optimist dinghies in the TOTE Maritime Clinic, June 11 to 13, TOTE Maritime Team Race, June 14, and International Optimist Regatta (IOR), presented by Electronic Merchant System (EMS) Virgin Islands, June 15-17. This trio of
- [Online Registration Now Open](https://caribbean-sailing.com/online-registration-now-open/) - Online registration is open for the ISLAND WATER WORLD GRENADA SAILING WEEK 2019. Sign up now for four days of exciting racing in some of the best sailing conditions in the world. With six nights of parties at two of Grenada's premier marinas, this regatta at the start of the season is one you don't
- [Accommodation Confirmed for the Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) 2018](https://caribbean-sailing.com/accommodation-confirmed-for-the-caribbean-dinghy-championship-cdc-2018/) - Special rate accommodations at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina Hotel for the 2018 Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC). $40.00 USD all taxes included per person nightly with a maximum of 3 persons per room with interconnecting doors. There are 13 rooms available so book now to confirm availability. For more information contact 1 268 562 3030
- [Organizers add an additional day of Serious Fun to the 39th St Maarten Heineken Regatta!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/organizers-add-an-additional-day-of-serious-fun-to-the-39th-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - Four days of world-class racing and four nights of top-notch entertainment during the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is now the agenda for February 28 – March 3, 2019! Regatta organizers have decided to add an extra day to this world-renowned event, responding to its competitors requests to enjoy more racing on the crystal-clear waters
- [Youth to Keelboat featured in the Caribbean Compass](https://caribbean-sailing.com/youth-to-keelboat-featured-in-the-caribbean-compass/) - The launch of the youth to Keelboat initiative for Antigua Sailing Week 2018 has been featured in this months Caribbean Compass as one of the major events happened this sailing season. For the full read click here.
- [Antigua to host Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC)](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-to-host-caribbean-dinghy-championship-cdc/) - The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is delighted to announce that the 2018 edition of the Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) will be hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club (AYC), in association with the National Sailing Academy (NSA) in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua. The 2-day regatta will take place on October 27th and 28th. The CDC event is
- [Follow Your Dreams - The Legacy of Youth to Keelboat 2018](https://caribbean-sailing.com/follow-your-dreams-the-legacy-of-youth-to-keelboat-2018/) - "Sailing is my life, as I love being on the water. And my advice to anyone who wants to be a sailor is to follow your dreams." The words heard off the water from one of the 25 strong group of youth sailors who were part of the Youth to Keelboat Programme (Y2K) launched for
- [Wild and Windy Weekend for 2018 BVI Dinghy Champs](https://caribbean-sailing.com/wild-and-windy-weekend-for-2018-bvi-dinghy-champs/) - The 2018 BVI Dinghy Championships welcomed 20 competitors representing the BVI, St Thomas and Puerto Rico. Racing on 19 and 20 May Tanner Krygsveld from St Thomas Yacht Club was the overall Optimist winner with Paul Johnson taking the Laser 4.7 title. Out on the championship course, sailors were treated to 20+ knots of wind
- [Register Now! International Optimist Regatta, Clinic & Team Race in ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands– June 11-17, 2018](https://caribbean-sailing.com/register-now-international-optimist-regatta-clinic-team-race-in-st-thomas-u-s-virgin-islands-june-11-17-2018/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Register now! Plus, the deadline for charters is May 20 and only a limited number remain! The 26th International Optimist Regatta (IOR), presented by EMS (Electronic Merchant Systems) Virgin Islands – one of the first and largest regattas in the Caribbean to promote youth sailing, plus kick-off TOTE Maritime Clinic
- [Jens Kellinghusen's Ker 56 Varuna IV (GER)  Overall Winner](https://caribbean-sailing.com/jens-kellinghusens-ker-56-varuna-iv-ger-overall-winner/) - Jens Kellinghusen's German Ker 56 Varuna VI is the overall winner of 2018 Antigua Bermuda Race. Scoring the best corrected time under IRC, Varuna VI was presented with a sketch of the newly commissioned bronze sculpture, The Warrior Perpetual Trophy. "In dreamlike conditions of 18 to 24 knots of breeze we were able to increase
- [Warrior takes line honours, Varuna counts the minutes](https://caribbean-sailing.com/warrior-takes-line-honours-varuna-counts-the-minutes/) - American modified Volvo 70 Warrior sailed by Stephen Murray Jr. has taken Line Honours in the 2018 Antigua Bermuda Race, crossing the finish line at 7:57:48 local time local time on Saturday 12 May 2018. Warrior has set a new race record of 2 days, 18 hours 32 minutes and 48 seconds for the Antigua
- [Warrior on final approach to Bermuda](https://caribbean-sailing.com/warrior-on-final-approach-to-bermuda/) - The turbo-charged Volvo 70 Warrior, sailed by Stephen Murray Jr., has set a blistering pace in the 2018 Antigua to Bermuda Race. Warrior has covered 770 miles in 45 hours of high speed racing in the Atlantic Ocean and is due to finish the race in the early hours of Saturday 12th May. At 1400
- [Carlos Aguilar Match Race is Back! Host of 2018 WIM Series Finale](https://caribbean-sailing.com/carlos-aguilar-match-race-is-back-host-of-2018-wim-series-finale/) - Organizers of the Carlos Aguilar Match Race (CAMR), presented by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and set for November 29 – December 2, are pleased to announce that the CAMR will host the prestigious finale of the 2018 Women’s International Match Racing Series (WIM Series). The CAMR, known for displaying some of the
- [North by North West- Antigua Bermuda Race Day Two](https://caribbean-sailing.com/north-by-north-west-antigua-bermuda-race-day-two/) - After the first night at sea for the international fleet in the Antigua Bermuda Race the pace is relentless. The leading teams Warrior and Varuna are now over 300 miles offshore, blast reaching through two metre swell in the Atlantic Ocean. Warrior was observed to be hitting a top speed of 25 knots last night.
- [Off to a Flying Start](https://caribbean-sailing.com/off-to-a-flying-start/) - The 2018 Antigua Bermuda started on Wednesday 9th May off Fort Charlotte, Antigua. Brilliant sunshine and 20 knots of trade winds combined to produce a spectacular start for the 14 yachts and 96 sailors competing in the 935 nautical mile oceanic race. Eager to begin the adventure, a highly competitive start saw the fleet fully
- [Record breaking conditions forecast](https://caribbean-sailing.com/record-breaking-conditions-forecast/) - Record breaking conditions are forecast for the second edition of the Antigua Bermuda Race, with strong easterly trades expected to provide fast reaching conditions for the first two days of the 935 nautical mile oceanic race. High pressure east of Bermuda is expected to decrease the gradient wind, shifting south to create tactical lighter running
- [Sojana wins the Lord Nelson Trophy](https://caribbean-sailing.com/sojana-wins-the-lord-nelson-trophy/) - One Hundred and sixteen teams from 37 different countries raced in the 51st edition of Antigua Sailing Week. Strong trade winds blew all week delivering heaven-sent conditions to over 1,000 competitors. Over 3,000 revellers attended Reggae in the Park, featuring international reggae artist Tarrus Riley and Peter Harrison's superyacht Sojana was awarded the coveted Lord
- [Spectacular racing on KPMG race day 5](https://caribbean-sailing.com/spectacular-racing-on-kpmg-race-day-5/) - Tropical sunshine and 18 knots of solid trade winds piping up to over 20 knots in gusts blessed KPMG Race Day, the last day of action at Antigua Sailing Week. The final awards ceremony and party will take place tonight (Friday), announcing the winner of the coveted Lord Nelson Trophy. After seven races held in
- [Leaders emerge on Johnnie Walker Race Day 4 Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/leaders-emerge-on-johnnie-walker-race-day-4-antigua-sailing-week/) - Johnnie Walker Race Day marked the penultimate day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week. After thunder and lightning, ominous skies and squally conditions were forecast for the morning, racing was postponed for two hours before the international fleet of well over 100 teams set out for racing. Across the 13 classes competing, leaders are emerging,
- [TARRUS RILEY, DJ PRIVATE RYAN AND DJ PUFFY ROCK NELSON'S DOCKYARD](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tarrus-riley-dj-private-ryan-and-dj-puffy-rock-nelsons-dockyard/) - Over 3000 fans danced the night away as international reggae star, Tarrus Riley sang his way into their hearts with his classic tunes 'She's Royal'; 'Gimme Likkle One Drop' as well as a selection of new tracks. For 90 minutes, party goers swayed and sang along as he entertained fans and crew members at the
- [Youth to Keelboat at Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/youth-to-keelboat-at-antigua-sailing-week/) - Global Bank of Commerce Day at Antigua Sailing Week is all about supporting aspiring youth sailors. The Youth to Keelboat Programme (Y2K) was launched in January 2018 by the Antigua & Barbuda Sailing Association (ABSA) in conjunction with Antigua Sailing Week. The programme is aimed at giving youths aged 16-25 years keelboat experience during Antigua
- [A spicy start to Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-spicy-start-to-antigua-sailing-week/) - Mother Nature delivered fantastic conditions for the first day of the 51st edition of Antigua Sailing Week. English Harbour Rum Race Day was spicy, packing a real punch. With 20 knots of breeze and a building sea state the 116 teams that took to the combat zone revelled in fast conditions drenched in sparkling sunshine.
- [Blasting into Fever-Tree Race Day + VIDEO from day 2](https://caribbean-sailing.com/blasting-into-fever-tree-race-day-video-from-day-2/) - < Strong trade winds continued for Fever-Tree Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week where the rodeo ride upwind was rewarded with double-digit boat speed downwind, blasting through warm Caribbean surf. Sailors from 37 different countries have come to Antigua Sailing Week for the legendary sailing conditions and for the second day in a row, that
- [Warrior strikes in Peters & May Round Antigua Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/warrior-strikes-in-peters-may-round-antigua-race/) - The Peters & May Round Antigua Race produced a record breaking start to Antigua Sailing Week. American modified Volvo 70 Warrior, sailed by Stephen Murray blasted around the 53-mile course in a record time of 3 hrs 55 mins and 38 secs, demolishing the previous record held by Peter Harrison's British superyacht Sojana by over
- [How to Follow Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/how-to-follow-antigua-sailing-week/) - Antigua Sailing Week starts this Saturday 28th April with the stand alone Peters & May Round Antigua Race. Racing for the 51st edition of Antigua Sailing Week starts Sunday 29th April and concludes on Friday 4th May. If you want to follow Antigua Sailing Week there are plenty of options. Facebook live: Every morning at
- [A Night of Winning Tradition](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-night-of-winning-tradition/) - Conditions were Caribbean perfect for the final evening of the 31st Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. The ominous weather, which challenged the fleet during race 4, sailed away leaving behind a star-studded sky. Matching it was a huge stage, perfectly set and gleaming with trophies for The Final Prize Giving. Hundreds gathered on the lawn of
- [A Crescendo to the End...](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-crescendo-to-the-end/) - On the fourth and final race of the 2018 ACYR, boats in the lead set off hoping to hold it, while the rest of the fleet went out in full battle mode. Weather predictions for light winds were replaced with a sky of cranky squalls and rain. Coupled with the longest upwind leg of the
- [The ACYR Loves a Parade!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-acyr-loves-a-parade/) - The Kenny Coombs Memorial Cannon Course, perfectly set for four long and lively legs of reaching, is really the first parade of the day. As in all races, small boats start first and are caught and passed by the big girls. But on this course, which serves as an elliptical carousel, everyone meets again and
- [A Classic Regatta, Antigua Style](https://caribbean-sailing.com/a-classic-regatta-antigua-style/) - Saturday’s action began with gear failure as 86’ Ticonderoga left the dock and a brief exit horn blast turned into an extended play. Being that this is the gentleman’s race, 141’ Columbia joined the band, then 77’ Ocean Star until finally it ran out of air. Captain Guillaume Touhadian said, “I like a horn, but
- [Wild and Woolly Weather for Race 1](https://caribbean-sailing.com/wild-and-woolly-weather-for-race-1/) - After a night of blustery rain squalls, followed by hours of uncertain calm, the weather geared up to a respectable 20 knots for the start of Race 1. Sails shot up at the entrance to Falmouth Harbour and it appeared to observers they might be under-canvased. Once they cleared the bluff, though, the choice of
- [The Launch of the 31st Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-launch-of-the-31st-antigua-classic-yacht-regatta/) - The energy in Falmouth Harbour spiked as each entry sailed in for the start of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. 70’ Vendia and 42’ Free in St. Barth from Grenada; 86’ Ticonderoga from St. Barths; 100’ Ruth from Barbados; and the 141’ Schooner Columbia, made a last minute, ten-day dash from the States. Spontaneous celebrations
- [United Nations of Antigua Sailing Week](https://caribbean-sailing.com/united-nations-of-antigua-sailing-week/) - More than 100 boats registered from 30 countries worldwide and crews from many more will be taking part in a nine-day festival of thrilling racing and fun-filled shoreside events that is Antigua Sailing Week. Over a thousand competitors will experience the world class sailing grounds of Antigua, joined by thousands more party-goers ashore, soaking up
- [Fully Rigged and Ready to Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fully-rigged-and-ready-to-race/) - The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (ACYR) proudly begins a fourth decade of showcasing maritime history and tradition during six days of high-spirited, world-class competition. Races are held off the south coast of the island while celebration central is in Falmouth Harbour on the grounds of the Antigua Yacht Club. Prize Giving Ceremony and Gig Races
- [Antigua Sailing Week inspiring youth](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-inspiring-youth/) - Antigua Sailing Week is delighted to announce that the Greig City Academy (GCA) from London, UK will be competing at Antigua Sailing Week later this month. Pupils from the school in the London Borough of Haringey will compete in Cork 1720 Valiant owned by the National Sailing Academy of Antigua & Barbuda, whose youth squad
- [Congratulations Mah Jong](https://caribbean-sailing.com/congratulations-mah-jong/) - CONGRATULATIONS MAH JONG on winning the 2018 Classic Boat Award for Restoration of the Year (over 40’ LOD)! Extensive restoration work in 2017 by Gannon and Benjamin of Vineyard Haven on this 57’ Cheoy Lee Yawl, built in 1957 and owned by Pat Ilderton, already won her the Sparkman & Stephens Award for Excellence in
- [87-year old Robin Tattersall Sweeps Well Deserved Awards at 2018 BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/87-year-old-robin-tattersall-sweeps-well-deserved-awards-at-2018-bvi-spring-regatta/) - Tortola, British Virgin Islands - April 1, 2018 - On the final day of racing in the 47th edition of the BVI Spring Regatta, which ended on a light note along with plenty of cold beer, sunshine and smiles, the story was really about the fantastic job Nanny Cay and the regatta organizers have done
- [Lighter Conditions Shake Up Leaderboard on Day 2 BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/lighter-conditions-shake-up-leaderboard-on-day-2-bvi-spring-regatta/) - Tortola, British Virgin Islands - March 31, 2018 - At 87 years old, Robin Tattersall is the only skipper in this year's edition of the BVI Spring Regatta to have taken a bullet for each of the races he and his crew have sailed. Racing in CSA Bareboat 3 with his crew on Sunsail 41,
- [Fantastic Caribbean Conditions Turn Up Fun Dial on First Day Racing](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fantastic-caribbean-conditions-turn-up-fun-dial-on-first-day-racing/) - Tortola, British Virgin Islands - March 30, 2018 - A brilliant day on the water made for thrilling starts in the CSA Racing division and close sailing for the top three finishers in all divisions. "It was really a terrific day," Dave Brennan, Principal Race Officer for the Racing Division, said. "We worked in a
- [195 Entries for 51st Newport Bermuda Race at Deadline](https://caribbean-sailing.com/195-entries-for-51st-newport-bermuda-race-at-deadline/) - The 195 boats that submitted entries before the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race “application for entry” deadline are anchored by the usual excellent turnout of nearly 150 cruiser- and cruiser/racer-style boats sailing in the St. David’s Lighthouse and Finisterre (Cruiser) divisions. The race, which is co-organized by The Cruising Club of America and the Royal Bermuda
- [Only 3 Weeks To Go!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/only-3-weeks-to-go/) - Dear Competitors, Spectators, Partygoers & Friends: In three weeks-time we will be welcoming you to UNESCO designated Nelson's Dockyard for the prize giving of the Peters & May Round Antigua Race and opening parade of the 51st Antigua Sailing Week. We have more than 100 entries already with some boats yet to enter. If you
- [Tarrus Riley coming to Reggae In The Park](https://caribbean-sailing.com/tarrus-riley-coming-to-reggae-in-the-park/) - ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, (April 05, 2018)— Reggae superstar, Tarrus Riley will headline this year’s highly anticipated Antigua Sailing Week Reggae in the Park on Tuesday, 1st May. The organisers are expecting a huge turn-out for the ninth edition of Reggae in the Park when sailors and reggae lovers come to the historic, Nelson’s Dockyard to
- [Docks at Nanny Cay new outer marina buzzing as boats prep  for BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/docks-at-nanny-cay-new-outer-marina-buzzing-as-boats-prep-for-bvi-spring-regatta/) - Tortola, British Virgin Islands - March 29, 2018 - Today was a day of prep and practice, onshore and offshore for a full weekend of racing ahead. Blue skies and a 15 knot breeze motivated many of the 66 boats registered to race this weekend's BVI Spring Regatta to take advantage of a perfect day
- [US Sailing Reach Educator Course proposal for CSA members](https://caribbean-sailing.com/us-sailing-reach-educator-course-proposal-for-csa-members/) - Is your organization interested in implementing a STEM & Sailing Education program? There has been interest from several CSA members in delivering the US Sailing ‘Reach’ Initiative (link here). The National Sailing Academy (NSA) in Antigua has offered to serve as a pilot program host for a two-day Reach Program Educator training course for sailing instructors
- [Swan 45 Samantaga Win ABSOLUT.® Full Moon Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/swan-45-samantaga-win-absolut-full-moon-race/) - A fun reach in 15+ knots under sunny skies to the finish of the inaugural ABSOLUT.® Full Moon Race was welcomed by race winners, Belgian team Samantaga, especially after toughing out a night of big breeze and plenty of rain. Samantaga finished the 165 NM around the BVI race in 24 hours, 35 minutes and
- [Round Tortola Race  & Absolut Full Moon Race](https://caribbean-sailing.com/round-tortola-race-absolut-full-moon-race/) - Frustrating Conditions Challenge Sailors in Round Tortola Race Multihull WOW first to finish in 4 hours seven minutes "We looked behind us and didn't see anyone at all, we were pretty far ahead of the fleet," said David Liddell, co-owner of WOW, the Stealth 14GT catamaran and the first boat to cross the finish in
- [2018 Para World Sailing Championship](https://caribbean-sailing.com/2018-para-world-sailing-championship/) - Notice of Race With over 80 competitors expected for a week of racing on Lake Michigan as World Sailing is campaigning to bring sailing back to the Paralympics in 2024. This will be the first time the Para World Sailing Championship will be held on the Great Lakes and Sheboygan is ready to welcome you!
- [Racing Gets Underway Tomorrow in Beautiful British Virgin Islands!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/racing-gets-underway-tomorrow-in-beautiful-british-virgin-islands/) - It's business as usual around the docks at Nanny Cay as hundreds of sailors from around the world prepare for the first major event to be held in the British Virgin Islands since Hurricane Irma devastated the area last September. The scene today was one of crew scaling masts to take care of any rigging
- [Time for Winners! 45th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/time-for-winners-45th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Great racing is what the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) is renowned for. This year, the 45th annual, held only seven months after two Category 5 hurricanes, certainly didn’t disappoint. In fact, there were tied scores among top competitors in three of five classes going into the third and final
- [Light Winds Keep Sailors on their Tactical Toes on Day 2 of 45th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/light-winds-keep-sailors-on-their-tactical-toes-on-day-2-of-45th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Boost or bust aptly describes the day for many of the yacht racing teams on the second day of racing in the 45th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). Less than 10 knots of breeze proved challenging for some and for others it was a chance to put their light wind
- [Round the Rocks Race on Thursday Kicks-Off Three-Day 45th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/round-the-rocks-race-on-thursday-kicks-off-three-day-45th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. A dozen boats are registered for the third annual Round the Rocks (RTR) race on Thursday. This one-day event, whose course is a 19 mile circumnavigation of the neighboring island of St. John, is a great way for teams to tune up for the main event, the 45th St. Thomas
- [Rock City Brewing Company, Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits Sponsor Round the Rocks & St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rock-city-brewing-company-southern-glazers-wine-and-spirits-sponsor-round-the-rocks-st-thomas-international-regatta-2/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Caribbean regattas, especially the tune-up 3rd Round the Rocks Race (RTR) set for March 22 and 45th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), March 23 to 25, are known for hot competition offshore and cold drinks ashore at nightly parties. Therefore, organizers are pleased to announce that Rock City Brewing Company
- [Rock City Brewing Company, Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits Sponsor Round the Rocks & St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rock-city-brewing-company-southern-glazers-wine-and-spirits-sponsor-round-the-rocks-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Caribbean regattas, especially the tune-up 3rd Round the Rocks Race (RTR) set for March 22 and 45th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), March 23 to 25, are known for hot competition offshore and cold drinks ashore at nightly parties. Therefore, organizers are pleased to announce that Rock City Brewing Company
- [#BVIStrong! Overwhelming Support For 47th BVI Spring Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/bvistrong-overwhelming-support-for-47th-bvi-spring-regatta/) - The organisers and supporters of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival hosted by Nanny Cay have always stood firm and optimistic that the 47th edition of this much-loved regatta would take place over Easter as planned, and so it will. The Regatta will be the first major international event held since Hurricane Irma and
- [Antigua Sailing Week Welcomes New Sponsors - KPMG](https://caribbean-sailing.com/antigua-sailing-week-welcomes-new-sponsors-kpmg/) - Leading professional services company KPMG is unveiled as the newest sponsor of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) 2018 and the KPMG Race Day, which is the final race day of the 2018 regatta. KPMG’s offices in Antigua and the wider Eastern Caribbean operate across the region with a specific understanding of the cultural, economic and political
- [As The Winch Turns 2018: Day 1](https://caribbean-sailing.com/as-the-winch-turns-2018-day-1/) - As this beautiful island is still getting back to normal, the excitement of the Bucket is the same as ever. St Barths is a close-knit community that has been working non-stop to be ready for us, and as the sailors and guests arrive, we realize we are part of this special family. Everyone asks in
- [Smooth Sailing for Svea](https://caribbean-sailing.com/smooth-sailing-for-svea/) - ST. BARTHS (March 15 2018) – In glorious conditions, the 31st edition of the St. Barths Bucket Regatta started today with the elegant and historically significant J Class yachts Svea, Velsheda and Topaz completing two windward/leeward races in a planned four-day series for their class. The Js comprise one of six classes competing here in
- [K3 Showcases Newest Product at 45th St. Thomas International Regatta, March 23-25, 2018](https://caribbean-sailing.com/k3-showcases-newest-product-at-45th-st-thomas-international-regatta-march-23-25-2018/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Register now and receive a brand new K3 Pursuit 20-Liter Hybrid Backpack. Organizers of the 2018 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 23-25, 2018, are pleased to announce the sponsorship of The K3 Company and its newest product as this year’s regatta skipper’s bag. “K3 is honored to
- [Flying to Tortola is Easy on Cape Air](https://caribbean-sailing.com/flying-to-tortola-is-easy-on-cape-air/) - Running one of the largest regattas in the Caribbean takes a lot of help. From competitors to race officers to international judges and press the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival brings people together from around the world. Supporting sponsor, Cape Air, is an important contributor to making that happen. For 20 years, Cape Air
- [Special Accommodation Rates from the Inn English Harbour](https://caribbean-sailing.com/special-accommodation-rates-from-the-inn-english-harbour/) - The historic and beautiful Inn at English Harbour is offering visitors, spectators and partygoers coming to Antigua for the 51st Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) special rates between April 19th and May 10th. "We are delighted to welcome The Inn to our growing family of sponsors and their special offer is a fantastic opportunity to experience
- [St. Maarten Strong: Premier Caribbean Regatta Satisfies Hundreds of Competitors](https://caribbean-sailing.com/st-maarten-strong-premier-caribbean-regatta-satisfies-hundreds-of-competitors/) - The 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta wrapped up on Sunday, March 4 with hundreds of sailors gathering at the event’s “Regatta Village” at Princess Port de Plaisance in St. Maarten to celebrate victors in the event’s 16 classes. Ever since Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean island of St. Maarten this past September, the support from
- [Original Sponsor of the BVI Spring Regatta Mount Gay Rum Continues Their Support](https://caribbean-sailing.com/original-sponsor-of-the-bvi-spring-regatta-mount-gay-rum-continues-their-support/) - The long standing and original sponsor of the BVI Spring Regatta has come forth to help keep the regatta running steady. Mount Gay Rum Distilleries Limited, distributed by Road Town Wholesale, has stood by the Spring Regatta for 47 years. And this year is no exception to their support. The Official Rum and Gold sponsor
- [New Hobie Wave Class at 45th St. Thomas International Regatta, March 23-25, 2018](https://caribbean-sailing.com/new-hobie-wave-class-at-45th-st-thomas-international-regatta-march-23-25-2018/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. There’s a brand new, first-ever opportunity to ride the waves at the 45th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 23-25, 2018. Hobie Waves, that is, easy-to-sail, one- or two-person, beach-launched catamaran that are fast and fun to sail. While beach cats have long been a key class in
- [The Countdown to 2018 Antigua Sailing Week Starts Now](https://caribbean-sailing.com/the-countdown-to-2018-antigua-sailing-week-starts-now/) - Antigua Sailing Week's 51st edition begins in exactly 2 months on April 28th. We already have 75 entries hailing from over 15 countries and we can't help but say it is shaping up to be a fantastic regatta! We are happy to have Sergio Sagramoso’s Melges 32, Lazy Dog, back to vie for top honours this year. Last
- [Coca-Cola contributes to the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/coca-cola-contributes-to-the-st-maarten-heineken-regatta/) - The St. Maarten Yacht Club Regatta Foundation is pleased to announce Coca-Cola as a contributing participant in the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Following the devastation resulting from the 2017 hurricane season, the regatta committee not only decided to stay on track with hosting the 2018 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, but also uses the significant
- [RORC Caribbean 600 - Coming of age](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rorc-caribbean-600-coming-of-age/) - The RORC Caribbean 600 has grown up to become a 'must do' offshore classic. Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, the 600-mile race around 11 Caribbean islands is on the bucket list of any serious offshore sailor. This year, any remanence of its stature as a Caribbean cruise was totally extinguished. 25 knots of solid trade
- [Hat-trick for Rambler 88](https://caribbean-sailing.com/hat-trick-for-rambler-88/) - George David's American Maxi Rambler 88 has won the 2018 RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy, scoring the best corrected time under IRC. Rambler 88 revelled in the heavy airs race, setting a new monohull race record and by winning IRC Zero, completed a hatrick of trophies. Rambler 88 scorched around the track in an elapsed time
- [She'll be right](https://caribbean-sailing.com/shell-be-right/) - Shaun Carroll's Australian modified Sea Cart 30 Morticia is the smallest yacht to finish the tough 2018 RORC Caribbean 600. The team of four Aussies from North Queensland and New South Wales came a long way to Antigua, with one intention - to finish the race. Last year, gear failure stopped them from competing. Looking
- [Vive la France!](https://caribbean-sailing.com/vive-la-france/) - French skipper Catherine Pourre, racing Eärendil has won the Class40 division for the RORC Caribbean 600, setting a new record for the 600-mile race around 11 Caribbean islands. Philippe Frantz French NM43 Albator has finished the race and is the provisional winner of IRC One. Eärendil took line honours for the eight-strong Class40 Division in
- [High and Mighty](https://caribbean-sailing.com/high-and-mighty/) - High winds and mighty seas continued for the third day of the 2018 RORC Caribbean 600. Eight teams have finished the race and 34 yachts have now officially retired, with 40 teams still racing. Peter Aschenbrenner's team racing his 63ft trimaran Paradox will be celebrating tonight. After MOCRA time correction, Paradox cannot be beaten for
- [Margaritaville St. Thomas Restaurant and Resort On Board as Sponsor of 45th St. Thomas International Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/margaritaville-st-thomas-restaurant-and-resort-on-board-as-sponsor-of-45th-st-thomas-international-regatta/) - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The Margaritaville St. Thomas Restaurant and Resort is on board as a sponsor of the 45th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), regatta organizers are pleased to announce. Opened in August of 2015 and inspired by the lifestyle and lyrics of Jimmy Buffett, the property, including pools, the Landshark Bar &
- [Paradox and Rambler 88 celebrate in Antigua](https://caribbean-sailing.com/paradox-and-rambler-88-celebrate-in-antigua/) - In the early hours on the third day of the 2018 RORC Caribbean 600, Paradox, Peter Aschenbrenner's American 63' Trimaran crossed the finish line in Antigua completing the 600-mile race in an elapsed time of 1 day, 13 hours 5 minutes and 16 seconds taking Multihull Line Honours. George David's American Maxi Rambler 88 crossed
- [Rambler 88 breaks RORC Caribbean 600 Monohull Record](https://caribbean-sailing.com/rambler-88-breaks-rorc-caribbean-600-monohull-record/) - George David's American Maxi Rambler 88 crossed the finish line in Antigua on Wednesday 21st February at 01:21:45 AST in an elapsed time of 1 day 13 hours 41 minutes and 45 seconds, setting a new monohull race record. Website: For more information and to follow the race, please go to: http://caribbean600.rorc.org Tracker: http://caribbean600.rorc.org/Race-Information/Tracking/
- [Paradox takes Multihull Line Honours](https://caribbean-sailing.com/paradox-takes-multihull-line-honours/) - Paradox, Peter Aschenbrenner's American 63' Trimaran crossed the finish line in Antigua at 00:55:16 AST on Wednesday 21st February 2018 in an elapsed time of 1 day, 13 hours 5 minutes and 16 seconds taking Multihull Line Honours in the 10th edition of the race. Website: For more information and to follow the race, please
- [Save the Date for the CSA Annual Conference](https://caribbean-sailing.com/save-the-date-for-the-csa-annual-conference/) - The 2018 Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Annual Conference dates have been confirmed as October 12-14, 2018. The 2017 Conference took place as a digital one-day meeting rather than the usual three-day Conference as originally planned, due to the passing of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September and the destruction they wrought on many of the
- [Guts and a glimmer of glory](https://caribbean-sailing.com/guts-and-a-glimmer-of-glory/) - The strong conditions experienced at the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 continued through the first night. At 06:00 AST on 20 February 12 yachts have officially retired from the race. Reports of wind speed in the region of 30 knots, with gusts of up to 40 knots are being reported by crew in the

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- [Vérifiez la classification CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/regles-devaluation-csa/verifiez-la-classification-csa/) - Veuillez taper le nom du bateau dans le champ de recherche et cliquer sur "Envoyer" pour voir le rating et le certificat. Pour vérifier les classements des multicoques, veuillez cliquer ici. [csaratings]
- [CSA-Bewertungen prüfen](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/csa-ratingregeln/csa-bewertungen-pruefen/) - Bitte geben Sie den Bootsnamen in das Suchfeld ein und klicken Sie auf Senden, um die Bewertung und das Zertifikat anzuzeigen. Um die Multihull-Ratings zu überprüfen, klicken Sie bitte hier. [csaratings]
- [Comprueba las clasificaciones CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/normas-de-clasificacion-de-la-csa/comprueba-las-clasificaciones-csa/) - Escribe el nombre de la embarcación en el cuadro de búsqueda y pulsa enviar para ver la clasificación y el certificado. Para consultar las clasificaciones de multicascos, haz clic aquí. [csaratings]
- [Controlla le valutazioni CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/regole-di-valutazione-csa/controlla-le-valutazioni-csa/) - Digita il nome dell'imbarcazione nella casella di ricerca e premi invio per visualizzare la valutazione e il certificato. Per verificare le valutazioni dei multiscafi, clicca qui. [csaratings]
- [Mesureurs](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/regles-devaluation-csa/mesureurs/) - MESURES CSA2023ANTIGUATonyMaidment E : maidment.tony@gmail.com T: +1 268-463-0260 (home), +1 268-773-5598 (cell), +1 268-460-1799 (fax). Sandy Mair E : cricketant112@gmail.com T : +1 268-464-1097 (cell), +1 268-460-1799 (fax). BARBADOSJoanne(Jo) Lammens E : joanne@doylecaribbean.com T :(246) 423-4600 (246) 266-2236 (cell) Renata Goodridge E : renatabdos@gmail.com T: +1 246-417-4726 (work),+1 246-233-2170 (cell). ÎLES VIRGINES BRITANNIQUES Robert Phillips
- [Messgeräte](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/csa-ratingregeln/messgeraete/) - CSA MEASURERS2023ANTIGUATonyMaidment E: maidment.tony@gmail.com T: +1 268-463-0260 (privat), +1 268-773-5598 (Handy), +1 268-460-1799 (Fax). Sandy Mair E: cricke tant112@gmail.com T: +1 268-464-1097 (Handy), +1 268-460-1799 (Fax). BARBADOSJoanne(Jo) Lammens E: joanne@doylecaribbean.com T:(246) 423-4600 (246) 266-2236 (Handy) Renata Goodridge E: renatabdos@gmail.com T: +1 246-417-4726 (Arbeit),+1 246-233-2170 (Handy). BRITISCHE VIRGINISCHE INSELN Robert Phillips E: bob@doylecaribbean.com T: +1 284-541-2206
- [SOBRE NOSOTROS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/sobre-nosotros/)
- [Medidores](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/normas-de-clasificacion-de-la-csa/medidores/) - CSA MEDIDORES2023ANTIGUATonyMaidment E: maidment.tony@gmail.com T: +1 268-463-0260 (domicilio), +1 268-773-5598 (móvil), +1 268-460-1799 (fax). Sandy Mair E: cricke tant112@gmail.com T: +1 268-464-1097 (móvil), +1 268-460-1799 (fax). BARBADOSJoanne(Jo) Lammens E: joanne@doylecaribbean.com T:(246) 423-4600 (246) 266-2236 (móvil) Renata Goodridge E: renatabdos@gmail.com T: +1 246-417-4726 (trabajo),+1 246-233-2170 (móvil). ISLAS VÍRGENES BRITÁNICAS Robert Phillips E: bob@doylecaribbean.com T: +1 284-541-2206
- [Misuratori](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/regole-di-valutazione-csa/misuratori/) - MISURATORI CSA2023ANTIGUATonyMaidment E: maidment.tony@gmail.com T: +1 268-463-0260 (casa), +1 268-773-5598 (cellulare), +1 268-460-1799 (fax). Sandy Mair E: cricke tant112@gmail.com T: +1 268-464-1097 (cell), +1 268-460-1799 (fax). BARBADOSJoanne(Jo) Lammens E: joanne@doylecaribbean.com T:(246) 423-4600 (246) 266-2236 (cell) Renata Goodridge E: renatabdos@gmail.com T: +1 246-417-4726 (lavoro),+1 246-233-2170 (cell). ISOLE BRITISH VIRGIN Robert Phillips E: bob@doylecaribbean.com T: +1 284-541-2206
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- [Pagos de Afiliación](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/sobre-nosotros/pagos-de-afiliacion/)
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- [RÈGLES D'ÉVALUATION CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/regles-devaluation-csa/)
- [À PROPOS DE NOUS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/a-propos-de-nous/)
- [Contacta con nosotros](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/) - La Oficina se encuentra en la Academia Nacional de Vela y está abierta de lunes a jueves de 9:00 a 17:00 y los viernes de 9:00 a 15:00.
- [Contactez nous](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/) - Le bureau est situé à la National Sailing Academy et est ouvert du lundi au jeudi de 9h00 à 17h00 et le vendredi de 9h00 à 15h00.
- [Obtenir une note CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/regles-devaluation-csa/obtenir-une-note-csa/) - Règles de jauge CSA La CSA utilise quatre règles : la règle principale CSA (monocoque), la règle multicoque CSA, la règle simplifiée CSA et la règle classique CSA. La règle principale La règle principale de la CSA exige une mesure "dans l'eau". Toutes les mesures utilisées peuvent être prises lorsque le bateau est à
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- [Afiliación](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/sobre-nosotros/afiliacion-2/)
- [L'adhésion](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/a-propos-de-nous/ladhesion-2/)
- [Paiements des cotisations](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/a-propos-de-nous/paiements-des-cotisations/)
- [Annuaire des membres](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/a-propos-de-nous/annuaire-des-membres/)
- [CSA-RATINGREGELN](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/csa-ratingregeln/)
- [ÜBER UNS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/ueber-uns/)
- [Erhalten Sie eine CSA-Bewertung](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/csa-ratingregeln/erhalten-sie-eine-csa-bewertung/) - CSA-Bewertungsregeln Die CSA hat vier Regeln in Gebrauch: die CSA Main Rule (Monohull), die CSA Multihull Rule, die CSA Simplified Rule und die CSA Classic Rule. Die CSA Main Rule Die CSA Main Rule erfordert eine Messung "im Wasser". Alle Messungen können durchgeführt werden, während das Boot schwimmt. Um eine Bewertung zu erhalten: Bitte
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- [Mitgliedschaft](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/ueber-uns/mitgliedschaft-2/)
- [Zahlungen für die Mitgliedschaft](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/ueber-uns/zahlungen-fuer-die-mitgliedschaft/)
- [Mitgliederverzeichnis](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/ueber-uns/mitgliederverzeichnis/)
- [Kontaktieren Sie uns](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/) - Das Büro befindet sich in der National Sailing Academy und ist Montag bis Donnerstag von 9:00 bis 17:00 Uhr und Freitag von 9:00 bis 15:00 Uhr geöffnet.
- [REGOLE DI VALUTAZIONE CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/regole-di-valutazione-csa/)
- [CHI SIAMO](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/chi-siamo/)
- [Ottieni una valutazione CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/regole-di-valutazione-csa/ottieni-una-valutazione-csa/) - Regole di valutazione CSA La CSA ha quattro regole in uso: la regola principale CSA (monoscafo), la regola multiscafo CSA, la regola semplificata CSA e la regola classica CSA. La regola principale La regola principale CSA richiede una misurazione "in acqua". Tutte le misure utilizzate possono essere effettuate mentre l'imbarcazione è a galla. Per
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- [Iscrizione](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/chi-siamo/iscrizione-2/)
- [Pagamenti dei soci](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/chi-siamo/pagamenti-dei-soci/)
- [Elenco dei membri](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/chi-siamo/elenco-dei-membri/)
- [Contattaci](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - L'ufficio si trova presso l'Accademia Nazionale della Vela ed è aperto dal lunedì al giovedì dalle 9:00 alle 17:00, il venerdì dalle 9:00 alle 15:00.
- [NORMAS DE CLASIFICACIÓN DE LA CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/normas-de-clasificacion-de-la-csa/)
- [Consigue una clasificación CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/normas-de-clasificacion-de-la-csa/consigue-una-clasificacion-csa/) - Reglas de clasificación de la CSA La CSA tiene cuatro reglas en uso: la Regla Principal de la CSA (monocasco), la Regla Multicasco de la CSA, la Regla Simplificada de la CSA y la Regla Clásica de la CSA . La Regla Principal La Regla Principal de la CSA exige una medición "en el
- [Bewerben für Messung](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/bewerben-fuer-messung/)
- [Candidatura per Misura](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/candidatura-per-misura/)
- [Solicitar Medición](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/solicitar-medicion/)
- [Postulez pour la mesure](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/postulez-pour-la-mesure/)
- [Pagar por medir](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/) - Deberías haber sido redirigido a este formulario tras haber rellenado el Formulario de solicitud de medición, o tras una medición parcial, donde ahora se te pide que rellenes el resto de la cuota de medición. Si no lo tienes claro, consulta con la secretaría en secretariat@caribbean-sailing.com.
- [Überblick über die Regel](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/ueberblick-ueber-die-regel/) - Die Rating-Regel wird von einem Chief Measurer und Chief Technical Officer verwaltet. Diese Rolle hat derzeit Bastien Pouthier inne, zusammen mit einem Team von Vermessern, die in der gesamten karibischen Region verteilt sind. Die Absicht dieser Vereinigung ist es, ein faires Handicap für die große Vielfalt an Einrumpf-, Mehrrumpf- und klassischen Yachten zu schaffen, die
- [Aperçu de la règle](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/apercu-de-la-regle/) - La règle de rating La gestion de la règle est assurée par un chef mesureur et un chef technique, rôle actuellement tenu par Bastien Pouthier, ainsi que par une équipe de mesureurs répartis dans toute la région des Caraïbes. L'objectif de cette association est d'attribuer un handicap équitable à la grande variété de voiliers monocoques,
- [Bezahlen für Messungen](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/) - Sie sollten zu diesem Formular weitergeleitet worden sein, nachdem Sie das Formular Beantragung einer Messung ausgefüllt haben, oder nach einer Teilmessung, wo Sie nun den Restbetrag Ihrer Messgebühr ausfüllen müssen. Wenn Sie sich nicht sicher sind, wenden Sie sich bitte an das Sekretariat unter secretariat@caribbean-sailing.com
- [Rémunération des mesures](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/) - Vous devriez avoir été redirigé vers ce formulaire après avoir rempli le formulaire de demande de mesure, ou à la suite d'une mesure partielle, où vous devez maintenant remplir le solde de votre redevance de mesure. En cas de doute, veuillez contacter le secrétariat à l'adresse suivante : secretariat@caribbean-sailing.com
- [Panoramica del regolamento](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/panoramica-del-regolamento/) - Il regolamento di rating La gestione del regolamento è affidata a un Misuratore Capo e a un Ufficiale Tecnico Capo, il cui ruolo è attualmente ricoperto da Bastien Pouthier, insieme a un team di misuratori dislocati in tutta la regione caraibica. L'intento di questa Associazione è quello di assegnare un handicap equo alla grande varietà
- [Pagamenti per le misure](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - Dovresti essere stato reindirizzato a questo modulo dopo aver compilato il modulo di richiesta di misurazione, o dopo una misurazione parziale, dove dovrai compilare il saldo della tua tassa di misurazione. Se non ti è chiaro, contatta la segreteria all'indirizzo secretariat@caribbean-sailing.com.
- [Visión general de la Norma](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/vision-general-de-la-norma/) - La Regla de Clasificación La gestión de la regla corre a cargo de un Medidor Jefe y un Oficial Técnico Jefe, función que actualmente desempeña Bastien Pouthier junto con un equipo de medidores repartidos por toda la región del Caribe. La intención de esta Asociación es hándicapar de forma justa la amplia variedad de yates
- [Evénements](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/evenements/) - [ai1ec view="oneday"]
- [Ereignisse](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/ereignisse/) - [ai1ec view="oneday"]
- [Kalender](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/ereignisse/kalender/) - KALENDER 5 YEAR INTERNATIONAL CALENDAR All Events Regional Events Keelboat Dinghy Foil, Wing & Boards
- [Calendriers](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/evenements/calendriers/) - CALENDRIERS 5 YEAR INTERNATIONAL CALENDAR All Events Regional Events Keelboat Dinghy Foil, Wing & Boards
- [Eventi](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/eventi/) - [ai1ec view="oneday"]
- [Calendari](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/eventi/calendari/) - CALENDARI 5 YEAR INTERNATIONAL CALENDAR All Events Regional Events Keelboat Dinghy Foil, Wing & Boards
- [Eventos](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/eventos/) - [ai1ec view="oneday"]
- [Calendarios](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/eventos/calendarios/) - CALENDARIOS 5 YEAR INTERNATIONAL CALENDAR All Events Regional Events Keelboat Dinghy Foil, Wing & Boards
- [CSA-Konferenz](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/csa-konferenz-2/) - Die Caribbean Sailing Week (CSW) ist die neu gegründete jährliche Veranstaltung, die die Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Caribbean Dinghy Championship und die Jahreskonferenz zu einer großen Veranstaltung im Herbst vereint. Die Veranstaltung kombiniert die Jahreshauptversammlung, die Konferenz der Regattaorganisatoren, das Treffen zur Entwicklung des Segelsports und das Treffen der Vermesser mit den Regatten der Caribbean
- [Conférence CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/conference-csa-2/) - La Semaine de la voile dans les Caraïbes (CSW) est un nouvel événement annuel qui combine le championnat de dériveurs des Caraïbes de l'Association de voile des Caraïbes (CSA) et la conférence annuelle en un seul événement majeur chaque automne. L'événement combine l'assemblée générale annuelle, la conférence des organisateurs de régates, la réunion sur le
- [Calendrier](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/conference-csa-2/) - Jeudi 30 mai 2024. Dîner de bienvenue au Marina Side Restaurant (Antigua Yacht Club) Vendredi 31 mai 2024 - 9 heures - Assemblée générale annuelle du matin 13 heures : Conférence des organisateurs de la régate Samedi 1er juin - Dimanche 2 juin 2024 - Conférence des organisateurs de régates. La réunion des jaugeurs se
- [A propos de](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/conference-csa-2/) - En 2024, l’événement se tiendra à Antigua. Les membres peuvent s’inscrire à l’AGA et au ROC en remplissant le formulaire ici. The Conference La conférence se déroule généralement sur trois jours : le premier jour est consacré à l’assemblée générale annuelle, suivi de deux jours de discussions, de présentations et d’élaboration de stratégies concernant l’organisation
- [Unterkunft](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/csa-konferenz-2/) - Die CSA-Konferenz findet im Antigua Yacht Club Event Center, English Harbour, Antigua, statt. In der Umgebung gibt es eine Reihe von Hotels. Bitte kontaktieren Sie die einzelnen Hotels direkt, um für sich und Ihre Gruppe zu buchen. Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort Bitte verwenden Sie bei der Buchung den Code "CONFERENCE23". um Zugang zu den
- [Hébergement](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/conference-csa-2/) - La conférence de l'ASC aura lieu à l'Antigua Yacht Club Event Center, English Harbour, Antigua. Il y a un certain nombre d'hôtels dans la région. Veuillez contacter directement les établissements concernés pour réserver votre chambre et celle de votre groupe. Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort Lors de la réservation, veuillez utiliser le code "CONFERENCE23". pour
- [Zeitplan](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/csa-konferenz-2/) - Donnerstag, 30. Mai, 2024. Willkommensdinner im Marina Side Restaurant (Antigua Yacht Club) Freitag, 31. Mai 2024- 9 Uhr- Vormittag Jahreshauptversammlung 13 Uhr: Konferenz der Regatta-Organisatoren Samstag, 1. Juni - Sonntag, 2. Juni 2024 - Konferenz der Regattaorganisatoren. Das Treffen der Vermesser findet am Samstag ganztägig statt. Klicken Sie hier für den Zeitplan.
- [Über](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/csa-konferenz-2/) - Im Jahr 2024 wird die Veranstaltung in Antigua stattfinden. Mitglieder können sich für die Jahreshauptversammlung und die ROC anmelden, indem Sie das Formular hier ausfüllen. The Conference Die Konferenz besteht in der Regel aus drei Tagen. Am ersten Tag findet die Jahreshauptversammlung statt, gefolgt von zwei Tagen mit Diskussionen, Präsentationen und strategischen Überlegungen zu den
- [Opciones de flete de carreras](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/) - CHARTER OPTIONS Hay tres tipos principales de opciones de chárter disponibles para las regatas en el Caribe: Los Charters de Regatas de Barcos Completos están disponibles con o sin patrón y regatean en clases de regatas CSA o en clases multicasco. Head Boats alquila plazas individuales de tripulación en un barco con otras personas: una
- [Conferenza CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/conferenza-csa-2/) - La Caribbean Sailing Week (CSW) è un evento annuale di recente creazione che combina il Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Caribbean Dinghy Championship e la Conferenza Annuale in un unico grande evento ogni autunno. L'evento combina l'Assemblea Generale Annuale, la Conferenza degli Organizzatori di Regate, la Riunione per lo Sviluppo della Vela e la Riunione dei
- [Conferencia CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/conferencia-csa-2/) - La Semana de Vela del Caribe (CSW) es el nuevo acontecimiento anual que combina el Campeonato Caribeño de Vela Ligera de la Asociación de Vela del Caribe (CSA) y la Conferencia Anual en un gran acontecimiento cada otoño. El evento combina la Asamblea General Anual, la Conferencia de Organizadores de Regatas, la Reunión de Desarrollo
- [Programma](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/conferenza-csa-2/) - Giovedì 30 maggio 2024. Cena di benvenuto al Marina Side Restaurant (Antigua Yacht Club) Venerdì 31 maggio 2024 - ore 9:00 - Assemblea Generale Annuale del mattino Ore 13:00: Conferenza degli organizzatori della regata Sabato 1 giugno - Domenica 2 giugno 2024 - Conferenza degli Organizzatori di Regate. La riunione dei misuratori si svolgerà per
- [Informazioni su](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/conferenza-csa-2/) - Per il 2024, l’evento si terrà ad Antigua. I membri possono iscriversi all’AGM e al ROC compilando il modulo qui. The Conference La conferenza è solitamente composta da tre giorni: il primo giorno si tiene l’Assemblea Generale Annuale, seguito da due giorni di discussioni, presentazioni e strategie sull’organizzazione delle regate, il marketing, la misurazione della
- [Alloggio](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/conferenza-csa-2/) - La Conferenza CSA si terrà presso l'Antigua Yacht Club Event Center, English Harbour, Antigua. Ci sono diversi hotel nella zona. Contatta direttamente le singole strutture per prenotare per te e il tuo gruppo. Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort Al momento della prenotazione utilizza il codice "CONFERENCE23". per accedere alle tariffe speciali disponibili per la conferenza.
- [Options d'affrètement pour les courses](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/) - CHARTER OPTIONS Trois principaux types d’affrètement sont disponibles pour les courses dans les Caraïbes : Les charters de course de bateaux entiers sont disponibles avec ou sans skipper et les courses se déroulent dans les classes de course CSA ou dans les classes de multicoques. Les Head Boats affrètent des places d’équipage individuelles sur un
- [Programa](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/conferencia-csa-2/) - Jueves, 30 de mayo de 2024. Cena de bienvenida en el restaurante Marina Side (Club Náutico de Antigua) Viernes, 31 de mayo de 2024- 9 h- Mañana Junta General Anual 13 h: Conferencia de organizadores de regatas Sábado 1 de junio - Domingo 2 de junio de 2024 - Conferencia de Organizadores de Regatas. La
- [Acerca de](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/conferencia-csa-2/)
- [Alojamiento](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/conferencia-csa-2/) - La Conferencia de la CSA tendrá lugar en el Centro de Eventos del Club Náutico de Antigua, en English Harbour, Antigua. Hay varios hoteles en la zona. Ponte en contacto directamente con cada uno de ellos para hacer tu reserva y la de tu grupo. Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort Al hacer la reserva, utiliza
- [Opzioni per il noleggio di barche da corsa](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - CHARTER OPTIONS Per le regate nei Caraibi sono disponibili tre tipi principali di opzioni di noleggio: I charter con barca intera sono disponibili con o senza skipper e gareggiano in classi di regata CSA o multiscafi. Le barche Head Boats noleggiano posti di equipaggio individuali su una barca con altre persone: un modo fantastico per
- [Optionen für Renncharter](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/) - CHARTER OPTIONS Es gibt drei wichtige Arten von Charter-Optionen für Rennen in der Karibik: Whole Boat Race Charters sind mit oder ohne Skipper erhältlich und fahren in CSA-Rennklassen oder Mehrrumpfklassen. Head Boats chartert individuelle Crewplätze auf einem Boot mit anderen – eine großartige Möglichkeit, eine Veranstaltung zu erleben und neue Leute kennenzulernen. Bareboats sind ganze
- [Trofeo del Viaggiatore CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - INTRODUCTION Il CSA Traveller’s Trophy viene assegnato da oltre 20 anni e si basa vagamente sul vecchio Triangolo di regate oceaniche dei Caraibi che si svolgeva negli anni ’80. I precedenti vincitori del trofeo includono famosi velisti caraibici e velisti che si trovano nella regione per la stagione, come Jamie Dobbs (che ha vinto i
- [CSA Reisetrophäe](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/) - INTRODUCTION Die CSA Traveller’s Trophy wird seit mehr als 20 Jahren vergeben und basiert lose auf dem alten Caribbean Ocean Racing Triangle, das in den 80er Jahren ausgetragen wurde. Zu den früheren Gewinnern der Trophäe gehören berühmte Segler aus der Karibik und solche, die während der Saison in der Region leben, wie Jamie Dobbs (der
- [Trophée du voyageur CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/) - INTRODUCTION Le CSA Traveller’s Trophy est décerné depuis plus de 20 ans et s’inspire vaguement de l’ancien Caribbean Ocean Racing Triangle qui avait lieu dans les années 80. Les gagnants précédents du trophée comprennent des marins célèbres des Caraïbes et ceux basés dans la région pour la saison, tels que Jamie Dobbs (qui a gagné
- [Trofeo del Viajero CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/) - INTRODUCTION El Trofeo al Viajero de la CSA se concede desde hace más de 20 años y se basa libremente en el antiguo Triángulo de Regatas Oceánicas del Caribe que se celebraba en los años 80. Entre los anteriores ganadores del trofeo se encuentran famosos regatistas caribeños y aquellos con base en la región durante
- [Candidatura per Misura](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/)
- [Bewerben für Messung](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/)
- [Solicitar Medición](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/)
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- [Conferencia](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/conferencia/)
- [Sobre la Conferencia](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/conferencia/sobre-la-conferencia/) - La conferencia consta de tres días: la Asamblea General Anual el primer día, seguida de dos días de debates, presentaciones y estrategias sobre organización de regatas, marketing, medición de la gestión de regatas y desarrollo de la vela. En 2022, la conferencia durará sólo dos días, del 22 al 23 de octubre. En años anteriores
- [Asistentes](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/conferencia/asistentes/) - Asamblea General Anual Conferencia de Organizadores de Regatas Medidores
- [Inscripción](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/conferencia/) - A continuación encontrarás el formulario de inscripción para la conferencia de 2024. Rellena los campos correspondientes y la secretaría se pondrá en contacto contigo para reconfirmar y enviar una factura. Todas las facturas deberán abonarse antes de la conferencia.
- [Calendario de carreras - Todos los eventos en orden de fecha](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/calendario-de-carreras-todos-los-eventos-en-orden-de-fecha/) - Este calendario es para los miembros de la CSA. Para incluir tus eventos en la lista, envía un correo electrónico a news@caribbean-sailing.com. Utiliza la pestaña CATEGORÍAS para buscar por TIPO de evento.
- [Calendario gare - Tutti gli eventi in ordine di data](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/calendario-gare-tutti-gli-eventi-in-ordine-di-data/) - Questo calendario è riservato ai Soci CSA. Per inserire i tuoi eventi nell’elenco, invia un’e-mail a news@caribbean-sailing.com. Usa la scheda CATEGORIE per effettuare una ricerca per TIPO di evento.
- [Rennkalender - Alle Ereignisse in Datumsreihenfolge](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/rennkalender-alle-ereignisse-in-datumsreihenfolge/) - Dieser Kalender ist für CSA-Mitglieder. Wenn Sie Ihre Veranstaltungen eintragen lassen möchten, senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail an news@caribbean-sailing.com. Verwenden Sie die Registerkarte KATEGORIEN, um nach dem TYP einer Veranstaltung zu suchen.
- [Calendrier des courses - Tous les événements par ordre de date](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/calendrier-des-courses-tous-les-evenements-par-ordre-de-date/) - Ce calendrier est destiné aux membres de l’ASC. Pour que vos événements soient répertoriés, veuillez envoyer un courriel à news@caribbean-sailing.com. Utilisez l’onglet CATEGORIES pour effectuer une recherche par TYPE d’événement.
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- [Conférence](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/conference/)
- [À propos de la conférence](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/conference/a-propos-de-la-conference/) - La conférence se déroule sur trois jours : l'assemblée générale annuelle le premier jour, suivie de deux jours de discussions, de présentations et d'élaboration de stratégies sur l'organisation des régates, le marketing, la mesure de la gestion des courses et le développement de la voile. En 2022, la conférence se déroulera sur deux jours seulement,
- [Participants](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/conference/participants/) - Assemblée générale annuelle Conférence des organisateurs de régates Mesureurs
- [Inscription](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/conference/) - Le formulaire d'inscription pour la conférence de 2024 se trouve ci-dessous. Veuillez remplir les champs appropriés et le secrétariat vous contactera pour reconfirmer et envoyer une facture. Toutes les factures devront être réglées avant la conférence.
- [Konferenz](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/konferenz/)
- [Conferenza](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/conferenza/)
- [Über die Konferenz](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/konferenz/ueber-die-konferenz/) - Die Konferenz besteht aus drei Tagen. Am ersten Tag findet die Jahreshauptversammlung statt, gefolgt von zwei Tagen mit Diskussionen, Präsentationen und strategischen Überlegungen zu den Themen Regattaorganisation, Marketing, Messung des Regattamanagements und Segelentwicklung. Im Jahr 2022 wird die Konferenz an nur zwei Tagen stattfinden, vom 22. bis 23. Oktober. In den vergangenen Jahren haben unter
- [Teilnehmer](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/konferenz/teilnehmer/) - Jahreshauptversammlung Konferenz der Regatta-Organisatoren Messgeräte
- [Anmeldung](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/konferenz/) - Das Anmeldeformular für die Konferenz 2024 finden Sie unten. Bitte füllen Sie die entsprechenden Felder aus. Das Sekretariat wird sich dann mit Ihnen in Verbindung setzen, um die Anmeldung zu bestätigen und eine Rechnung zu schicken. Alle Rechnungen müssen vor der Konferenz beglichen werden.
- [Informazioni sulla conferenza](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/conferenza/informazioni-sulla-conferenza/) - La conferenza consiste in tre giorni: il primo giorno si tiene l'Assemblea Generale Annuale, seguito da due giorni di discussioni, presentazioni e strategie sull'organizzazione delle regate, il marketing, la misurazione della gestione delle regate e lo sviluppo della vela. Per il 2022 la conferenza si svolgerà solo per due giorni, dal 22 al 23 ottobre.
- [Partecipanti](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/conferenza/partecipanti/) - Assemblea generale annuale Conferenza degli organizzatori di regate Misuratori
- [Registrazione](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/conferenza/) - Il modulo di registrazione per la conferenza del 2024 è riportato di seguito. Compila i campi pertinenti e la segreteria si metterà in contatto con te per riconfermare l'iscrizione e inviare la fattura. Tutte le fatture dovranno essere saldate prima della conferenza.
- [CSA-Bewertungsvorschrift](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/csa-ratingregeln/csa-bewertungsvorschrift/)
- [Règle d'évaluation de la CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/regles-devaluation-csa/regle-devaluation-de-la-csa/)
- [Regola di valutazione CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/regole-di-valutazione-csa/regola-di-valutazione-csa/)
- [Norma de clasificación CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/normas-de-clasificacion-de-la-csa/norma-de-clasificacion-csa/)
- [DÉVELOPPEMENT DE LA VOILE](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/developpement-de-la-voile/)
- [ENTWICKLUNG DES SEGELNS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/entwicklung-des-segelns/)
- [SVILUPPO DELLA VELA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/sviluppo-della-vela/)
- [REGATTAS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/regattas/)
- [REGATTAS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/regattas/)
- [DESARROLLO DE LA VELA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/desarrollo-de-la-vela/)
- [REGATTAS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/regattas/)
- [REGATTAS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/regattas/)
- [Ausschüsse](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/) - CSA-AUSSCHUSSSTRUKTUR Die CSA-Unterausschüsse treffen sich das ganze Jahr über und sind in den Statuten festgelegt. Im Folgenden finden Sie die Liste der Ausschüsse mit den aktiven Mitgliedern für das Haushaltsjahr 2024-25. Unterhalb der aktuellen Ausschussliste finden Sie die entsprechenden Beschreibungen der einzelnen Ausschüsse aus der Satzung. Wenn die Rolle in der Geschäftsordnung festgelegt ist, steht
- [Comités](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/) - STRUCTURE DES COMITÉS DU CSA Les sous-comités du CSA se réunissent tout au long de l’année et sont désignés dans le règlement. Vous trouverez ci-dessous la liste des commissions et de leurs membres actifs pour l’exercice 2024-25. Sous la liste des comités actuels, vous trouverez les descriptions pertinentes de chaque comité, tirées du règlement intérieur.
- [Afiliación](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/) - BENEFICIOS DE AFILIACIÓN ¿POR QUÉ AFILIARSE A LA CSA? La norma CSA Uso de la Regla CSA en los actos de los miembros Acceso al medidor CSA asignado al evento Los EventosAsistencia a los Eventos de los Miembros de la CSA: Campeonato Caribeño de Vela Ligera (CDC) Asamblea General Anual Conferencia de Organizadores de Regatas
- [Comitati](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - STRUTTURA DEL COMITATO CSA I sottocomitati del CSA si riuniscono tutto l’anno e sono designati all’interno del regolamento. Di seguito è riportato l’elenco dei comitati e dei membri attivi per l’anno finanziario 2024-25. Sotto l’elenco dei comitati attuali troverai le relative descrizioni di ciascun comitato tratte dal regolamento. Nei casi in cui il ruolo è
- [Calendario Quinquenal de Regatas Internacionales](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/) - Mantenemos al día un calendario móvil de 5 años con los eventos que cumplen los requisitos internacionales en cuanto a realización del evento y participantes internacionales para la temporada de invierno. Para más información sobre cada evento y otros eventos regionales, visita los listados individuales del calendario aquí.
- [Dernières nouvelles](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/dernieres-nouvelles/)
- [Calendrier quinquennal des régates internationales](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/) - Nous tenons à jour un calendrier roulant sur cinq ans avec les événements qui répondent aux normes internationales en termes d'organisation et de participants internationaux pour la saison d'hiver. Pour plus d'informations sur chaque événement et sur d'autres événements régionaux, veuillez consulter les listes individuelles du calendrier ici.
- [Ultime notizie](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/ultime-notizie/)
- [Neueste Nachrichten](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/neueste-nachrichten/)
- [Internationaler Regatta 5-Jahres-Kalender](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/) - Wir halten einen rollenden 5-Jahres-Kalender mit den Veranstaltungen auf dem Laufenden, die in Bezug auf die Durchführung der Veranstaltung und die internationalen Teilnehmer für die Wintersaison internationale Standards erfüllen. Für weitere Informationen zu den einzelnen Veranstaltungen und anderen regionalen Events besuchen Sie bitte die einzelnen Kalendereinträge hier.
- [Últimas noticias](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/ultimas-noticias/)
- [Calendario quinquennale delle regate internazionali](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - Teniamo aggiornato un calendario mobile di 5 anni con gli eventi che si qualificano come standard internazionali in termini di realizzazione dell'evento e di partecipanti internazionali per la stagione invernale. Per maggiori informazioni su ciascun evento e su altri eventi regionali, visita i singoli calendari qui.
- [Notations](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/) - DEMANDER UNE MESURE PAYER POUR MESURER VÉRIFIEZ LA CLASSIFICATION CSA Overview of the rule La gestion de la règle est assurée par un Chef-Mesureur et un Chef-Technicien, rôle actuellement tenu par Bastien Pouthier, ainsi que par une équipe de mesureurs répartis dans toute la région des Caraïbes. L’objectif de cette association est de handicaper équitablement
- [Desarrollo](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/desarrollo/) - About Sailing Development El comité de Desarrollo de la Vela de la CSA trabaja para apoyar la creación y gestión de sistemas y programas que sirvan a la CSA para cumplir sus objetivos a largo plazo. OBJETIVOS DEL COMITÉ Promover y facilitar el crecimiento del deporte de la vela en la Región del Caribe. Apoyar
- [Développement](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/developpement/) - About Sailing Development Le comité de développement de la voile de l’ACS travaille à soutenir la création et la gestion de systèmes et de programmes qui aideront l’ACS à atteindre ses objectifs à long terme. OBJECTIFS DU COMITÉ Promouvoir et faciliter le développement du sport de la voile dans la région des Caraïbes. Soutenir les
- [Valutazioni](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - RICHIEDI LA MISURAZIONE PAGA PER LA MISURAZIONE CONTROLLA LA CLASSIFICAZIONE CSA Overview of the rule La gestione del regolamento è affidata a un Misuratore Capo e a un Ufficiale Tecnico Capo, il cui ruolo è attualmente ricoperto da Bastien Pouthier e da un team di misuratori dislocati in tutta la regione caraibica. L’intento di questa
- [Valutazioni](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - RICHIEDI LA MISURAZIONE PAGA PER LA MISURAZIONE CONTROLLA LA CLASSIFICAZIONE CSA Overview of the rule La gestione del regolamento è affidata a un Misuratore Capo e a un Ufficiale Tecnico Capo, il cui ruolo è attualmente ricoperto da Bastien Pouthier e da un team di misuratori dislocati in tutta la regione caraibica. L’intento di questa
- [Bewertungen](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/) - ANTRAG AUF MESSUNG FÜR DIE MESSUNG BEZAHLEN CSA-EINSTUFUNG PRÜFEN Overview of the rule DIE RATINGREGEL Die Verwaltung der Regel wird von einem Chief Measurer und Chief Technical Officer wahrgenommen. Diese Rolle hat derzeit Bastien Pouthier inne, zusammen mit einem Team von Vermessern, die in der gesamten karibischen Region verteilt sind. Die Absicht dieser Vereinigung ist
- [I nostri partner](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/i-nostri-partner/) - I membri della Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) hanno una lunga storia di collaborazione. Oltre a ciò, ci sono alcuni partner aziendali chiave che sostengono lo sviluppo della vela da molti anni. Seahawk Paints Sea Hawk Paints, un marchio di AkzoNobel, si impegna a offrire ai naviganti di oggi solo prodotti di altissima qualità e la
- [Unsere Partner](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/unsere-partner/) - Die Mitglieder der Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) blicken auf eine lange Geschichte der Zusammenarbeit zurück. Darüber hinaus gibt es einige wichtige Unternehmenspartner, die die Entwicklung des Segelsports seit vielen Jahren unterstützen. Seahawk Paints Sea Hawk Paints, eine Marke von AkzoNobel, hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, dem modernen Segler nur Produkte von höchster Qualität und
- [Nos partenaires](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/nos-partenaires/) - Les membres de l’Association de voile des Caraïbes (CSA) ont une longue histoire de collaboration. En outre, certaines entreprises partenaires clés soutiennent le développement de la voile depuis de nombreuses années. Seahawk Paints Sea Hawk Paints, une marque d’AkzoNobel, se consacre à la fourniture de produits de la plus haute qualité et à la satisfaction
- [Valoraciones](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/) - SOLICITAR MEDICIÓN PAGAR POR MEDIR COMPRUEBA LA CLASIFICACIÓN CSA Overview of the rule LA REGLA DE VALORACIÓN La gestión de la regla corre a cargo de un Medidor Jefe y un Oficial Técnico Jefe, funciones que actualmente desempeña Bastien Pouthier junto con un equipo de medidores repartidos por toda la región del Caribe. La intención
- [Nuestros socios](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/nuestros-socios/) - Los miembros de la Asociación de Vela del Caribe (CSA) tienen un largo historial de colaboración. Además, hay algunos socios corporativos clave que han apoyado el desarrollo de la vela durante muchos años. Seahawk Paints Sea Hawk Paints, una marca de AkzoNobel, se dedica a ofrecer al marino de hoy sólo productos de la máxima
- [Accueil](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/) - Dernières nouvelles 13 August Dinghy, NEWS, Sailing Development, St. Maarten, Yacht Club 13 August, 2026 Sint Maarten Yacht Club and White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation Partner Again for Another Year of Sailability Classes Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) is proud to celebrate the successful completion of the third
- [Nuestra historia](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/) - United across the Caribbean Creada con el único propósito de permitir regatas justas en todas las clases, nuestra regla de puntuación está diseñada específicamente para las condiciones que se dan de forma única y constante en el Caribe. Nuestro alcance se extiende desde los cálidos mares del Caribe, en el sur, desde Belice, Panamá, Barbados
- [La nostra storia](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - United across the Caribbean Creata al solo scopo di consentire regate eque tra le varie classi, la nostra regola di rating è stata studiata appositamente per le condizioni che si verificano in modo unico e costante nei Caraibi. Il nostro raggio d’azione si estende dai caldi mari caraibici del sud, da Belize, Panama, Barbados e
- [Unsere Geschichte](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/) - United across the Caribbean Unsere Rating-Regel wurde einzig und allein zu dem Zweck entwickelt, faire Rennen in allen Klassen zu ermöglichen. Sie wurde speziell für die Bedingungen entwickelt, die in der Karibik einmalig und beständig sind. Unsere Reichweite reicht von den warmen karibischen Meeren im Süden von Belize, Panama, Barbados und Trinidad & Tobago bis
- [Notre histoire](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/) - United across the Caribbean Créée dans le seul but de permettre des régates équitables dans toutes les classes, notre règle de rating est conçue spécifiquement pour les conditions que l’on trouve uniquement et régulièrement dans les Caraïbes. Notre rayon d’action s’étend des mers chaudes des Caraïbes au sud, du Belize, du Panama, de la Barbade
- [Inicio](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/) - Últimas noticias 13 August Dinghy, NEWS, Sailing Development, St. Maarten, Yacht Club 13 August, 2026 Sint Maarten Yacht Club and White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation Partner Again for Another Year of Sailability Classes Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) is proud to celebrate the successful completion of the third
- [Casa](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - Ultime notizie 13 August Dinghy, NEWS, Sailing Development, St. Maarten, Yacht Club 13 August, 2026 Sint Maarten Yacht Club and White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation Partner Again for Another Year of Sailability Classes Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) is proud to celebrate the successful completion of the third
- [Startseite](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/) - Neueste Nachrichten 13 August Dinghy, NEWS, Sailing Development, St. Maarten, Yacht Club 13 August, 2026 Sint Maarten Yacht Club and White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation Partner Again for Another Year of Sailability Classes Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) is proud to celebrate the successful completion of the third
- [Acerca de los CDC](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/regata-cdc/) - The Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) La Asociación de Vela del Caribe (CSA) anuncia con orgullo el inicio del proceso de licitación para albergar el prestigioso Campeonato Caribeño de Vela Ligera (CDC) de 2024. El CDC, uno de los acontecimientos más esperados del calendario náutico caribeño, reúne a entusiastas de la vela de toda la región
- [Informazioni sul CDC](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/regata-cdc/) - The Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) La Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) è orgogliosa di annunciare l’inizio del processo di candidatura per ospitare il prestigioso Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) del 2024. Essendo uno degli eventi più attesi nel calendario velico dei Caraibi, il CDC riunisce gli appassionati di vela di tutta la regione per un’emozionante vetrina di
- [Über die CDC](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/cdc-regatta/) - The Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) Die Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) verkündet mit Stolz den Beginn des Bewerbungsverfahrens für die Ausrichtung der prestigeträchtigen Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) 2024. Als eines der am meisten erwarteten Ereignisse im karibischen Segelkalender bringt die CDC Segelenthusiasten aus der ganzen Region für ein aufregendes Schaufenster des Könnens und der Kameradschaft zusammen.
- [Regata CDC](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/regata-cdc/)
- [CDC-Regatta](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/cdc-regatta/)
- [Regata CDC](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/regata-cdc/)
- [Régate du CDC](https://caribbean-sailing.com/fr/regate-du-cdc/)
- [Nuestros miembros](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/) - All MembersBoardYacht CharterSales & MarketingMembersCSA MeasurerIT Support Anguilla Sailing Association and Sailing School Member National Authorities Phone 264 584 7245Email aysc.director@gmail.com Read more Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association Member National Authorities Email info@antiguasailingassociation.comPhone (268) 720-7702 Read more Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta International Regatta Email info@antiguaclassics.comPhone +1 (268) 460-1799 Read more Antigua Sailing Week International Regatta
- [Sviluppo](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/sviluppo/) - About Sailing Development Il comitato CSA Sailing Development lavora per sostenere la creazione e la gestione di sistemi e programmi che serviranno alla CSA per raggiungere i suoi obiettivi a lungo termine. OBIETTIVI DELLA COMMISSIONE Promuovere e facilitare la crescita dello sport della vela nella regione dei Caraibi. Sostenere i programmi di vela junior e
- [I nostri membri](https://caribbean-sailing.com/it/) - All MembersBoardYacht CharterSales & MarketingMembersCSA MeasurerIT Support Anguilla Sailing Association and Sailing School Member National Authorities Phone 264 584 7245Email aysc.director@gmail.com Read more Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association Member National Authorities Email info@antiguasailingassociation.comPhone (268) 720-7702 Read more Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta International Regatta Email info@antiguaclassics.comPhone +1 (268) 460-1799 Read more Antigua Sailing Week International Regatta
- [Entwicklung](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/entwicklung/) - About Sailing Development Das CSA-Komitee für die Entwicklung des Segelsports arbeitet daran, die Schaffung und Verwaltung von Systemen und Programmen zu unterstützen, die der CSA bei der Erreichung ihrer langfristigen Ziele helfen werden. ZIELE DES AUSSCHUSSES Förderung und Erleichterung des Wachstums des Segelsports in der Karibischen Region. Unterstützung bestehender Junior- und Jugend-Segelprogramme sowie Hilfe beim
- [Unsere Mitglieder](https://caribbean-sailing.com/de/) - All MembersBoardYacht CharterSales & MarketingMembersCSA MeasurerIT Support Anguilla Sailing Association and Sailing School Member National Authorities Phone 264 584 7245Email aysc.director@gmail.com Read more Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association Member National Authorities Email info@antiguasailingassociation.comPhone (268) 720-7702 Read more Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta International Regatta Email info@antiguaclassics.comPhone +1 (268) 460-1799 Read more Antigua Sailing Week International Regatta
- [Conferencia CSA](https://caribbean-sailing.com/es/conferencia-csa/) - Registration El formulario de inscripción para la conferencia de 2023 está a la derecha. Rellena los campos correspondientes y la secretaría se pondrá en contacto contigo para reconfirmar y enviar una factura. Todas las facturas deberán estar saldadas antes de la conferencia. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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- [Events](#) - [ai1ec view="oneday"]
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- [Conference](#)
- [CDC Regatta](#)
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- [CSA RATING RULES](#)
- [Membership](#)
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- [Bucket Events SAS](https://caribbean-sailing.com/wpm-team/bucket-events-sas/) - Your post content goes here.
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