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BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival kicks off with more than 64 boats

- Racing got underway today with the Scrub Island Invitational
Competition in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, one of the Caribbean's premier sailing events, began today, March 24, 2026, with the Scrub Island Invitational. Photo: BVI Spring Regatta/File
Over 64 boats are competing in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, one of the Caribbean's premier sailing events. Photo: Facebook
Over 64 boats are competing in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, one of the Caribbean's premier sailing events. Photo: Facebook
Action in the 2026 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival intensifies on Wednesday, March 25, with the renowned Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup. On Thursday, March 26, the three-day Spring Regatta proper gets underway, culminating on Friday, March 27, in the iconic Mount Gay Race Day finale. Photo: BVI Spring Regatta/File
Action in the 2026 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival intensifies on Wednesday, March 25, with the renowned Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup. On Thursday, March 26, the three-day Spring Regatta proper gets underway, culminating on Friday, March 27, in the iconic Mount Gay Race Day finale. Photo: BVI Spring Regatta/File
Kaylee Smith, organiser of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, shared on the Talking Points program Monday March 23rd, 2026,
Kaylee Smith, organiser of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, shared on the Talking Points program Monday March 23rd, 2026, "We've got a really interesting, diverse fleet of boats, with people coming from all over. Some exciting new categories are joining the Spring Regatta this year." Photo: Facebook
NANNY CAY, VI – Over 64 boats from 15 countries are competing in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, one of the Caribbean's premier sailing events.

Festival schedule

The festival opened on Monday, March 23, 2026, with registration. Racing officially begins today, Tuesday, March 24, as the Sailing Festival fleet tackles an 11-nautical-mile course to Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina—a short, friendly sprint perfect for warming up.

Competitors will celebrate at a lively beach party on the laid-back Marina Cay, complete with stunning views and island vibes.

The action intensifies on Wednesday, March 25, with the renowned Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup. On Thursday, March 26, the three-day Spring Regatta proper gets underway, culminating on Friday, March 27, in the iconic Mount Gay Race Day finale.

Diverse fleet of boats

Kaylee Smith, organiser of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, shared on the Talking Points programme on Monday, March 23rd, 2026, "We've got a really interesting, diverse fleet of boats, with people coming from all over. Some exciting new categories are joining the Spring Regatta this year."

The BVI Spring Regatta will feature three days of competitive racing followed by the final awards ceremony and party on the evening of Sunday, March 29, 2026.

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