Every year, sailors migrate to the Caribbean for the winter sun and sprightly breezes. A series of regattas begins in Barbados in mid-January and moves in a northerly direction by way of Antigua, Sint Maarten, Ste Barths, and the Virgin Islands.
Races are spread throughout the year as well–for local sailors as well as for international superyachts.
This year is special, since some of the venues with the most in-demand racing–Sint Maartin, Ste Barths, The British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands–were all but demolished by the hurricanes of 2017.
The fact that the racing is scheduled and boats chartered, with crews anxious to get down there and mix it up, is exciting news.
This year the calendar includes:
- the St Maarten Heineken Regatta, March 2-4.
- St. Croix International Regatta March 9-11
- Ste Barths Bucket, March 15-18.
- Round St. John Race, March 22 (all day) which is part of:
- St. Thomas International Regatta, March 23-25
- BVI Spring Regatta, March 26-April 1st
- And many more.
Here’s the Full List
And here’s a great description of the fun to be had at the BVI Spring Regatta, courtesy of Sail Magazine