Participate in the BVI Spring Regatta

For the 2026 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival the waters off the British Virgin Islands will be filled again with competitors from across the globe coming to the warm waters. The sheer natural beauty of the islands, the pristine crystal waters and consistent trade winds makes this a very special place to race and is one of the Caribbean’s best annual race events.

This week long festival will take you all around the beautiful British Virgin Islands and we will be taking part in both the two day Sailing Festival and the three days of the Regatta itself. Between the Festival and the Regatta will be a lay day to give you the opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings.

This is a great experience that keeps bringing the same faces back each year, proving just how popular it is with the sailing community.

Plan

Day 1 - 30th Mar 2026: Arrival & Delivery to Tortola
Meet your skipper and crew around 9am in St Thomas, followed by a safety brief and a quick clean of the boat. You will spend the day getting to know your crew and sailing between St Thomas and Tortola. If you are unable to join in St Thomas, please meet the boat at Nanny Cay Marina in the evening on the 31st of March, 2026.

1200-1800H: Registration for BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival at Peg Legs Nanny Cay

Day 2 - 31st Mar 2026 Race : Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race
The first race day will start with the Round the Island of Tortola race for the Nanny Cay Cup, a full day of sailing around 35nm of the main island of the BVI’s followed by awards at the Regatta Village.

1000H: First Start
0600H-0700H: Nanny Cay Awards – Peg Legs Nanny Cay Marina

Day 3 - 1st Apr 2026: Scrub Island Invitational
The second race is the Scrub Island Invitational, an exciting morning race towards the northern end of the islands with a fantastic beach BBQ, pool and live music party hosted at Scrub Island Resort and Marina.

1000H: First Start
1330H-1430H: Scrub Island Awards

Day 4 - 2nd Apr 2026: Lay Day - Regatta Village at Nanny Cay
On Thursday after a brief check for any issues or required maintenance, you will have a chance to explore the islands, work on the boat practice or just relax on the beach. Live music and a Welcome Party kicks off the 2025 BVI Spring Regatta in style.

1200H-1800H: Registration for BVI Spring Regatta
Customs and Immigration at Nanny Cay
1400H: Regatta Village Opens
1800H-1900H: BVI Welcome Event
1900H: Live Entertainment

Day 5 - 3rd Apr 2026: Mount Gay Race Day
Three days of top racing around the rocks and islands of the BVI’s, followed by nightly entertainment with dancing on the beach and food vendors, who will feature both local and international cuisine.

1000H: First Start
1400H: Regatta Village Opens
1800H-1900H: Mount Gay Race Day Awards
1900H: 3Gs Band and DJ Wiz

Day 6 - 4th Apr 2026: Race Day 2
1000H: First Start
1400H: Regatta Village Opens
1800H: Heinken Awards of the day
1900H: Live Entertainment

Day 7 - 5th Apr 2026: Final Race Day and Awards
1000H: First Start
1400H: Regatta Village Opens
1630H: Live Entertainment
1800H-1900H: 52nd BVI Spring Regatta Awards Ceremony
1930H: Live Entertainment

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Other information

All crew members are welcome, even if they do not know the language spoken on board (english)

Full joining instructions will be provided once booked, however, please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Complet list of what is included in the price: Race Entry, Yacht Charter, Accommodation on board (shared cabins), Meals at sea (self service), Certified Professional Skipper, Basic Training, Consumables for the yacht (diesel, fuel and water), Mooring Fees, Insurance for the yacht, Lifejacket, Personal locating beacon,

Complete list of what is NOT included in the price: Airfares, Meals offboard, Transfers airport-marina-airport, Shore based accommodation, Wet gear, Personal insurance (we recommend Topsail).

Please dont hesitate to contact us for any more information

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