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The Evolution Of BVI Spring Regatta
All At Sea has just published an interesting article on how Caribbean regattas have evolved over the years from round-the-island racing to course racing and back to round-island racing.
These evolutions really follow how the rest of the world is developing boats and how they are raced. We moved with the times.
Read MoreThe New CSA Majors Trophy – A Grand Finale
The BVI Spring Regatta will be the final event in the new Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Majors trophy, a prestigious new championship recognizing top overall performance across the regions’ top five regattas: the RORC Nelson Series; RORC Caribbean 600; St. Maarten Heineken Regatta; Antigua Racing Cup; BVI Spring Regatta Champions of the CSA Majors Trophy…
Read MoreFlying the flag at Cowes Week
As Cowes Week celebrated its 200th anniversary, the BVI Spring Regatta was there with the BVI Tourist Board flying the flag and serving rum drinks. Throughout the week over 914 visitors the BVI Tourist Board booth, where guests were able to experience the destination through the VR headset. Two of their favourite virtual reality experiences…
Read More2027 Notice Of Race Published; Registration Open
The short version The Notice of Race for the 2027 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival is published and registration is open. Racing runs 29 March to 4 April 2027 at Nanny Cay, Tortola, across nine classes in two fleets. The Sailing Festival is two days (Scrub Island Race, Tuesday 30 March; Nanny Cay Cup…
Read MoreSophia & La Novia Crowned 2026 Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy Champions
With the conclusion of the 2026 Caribbean racing season, the Caribbean Sailing Association’s Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy results are in. Thirty-six multihulls competed across thirteen qualifying events stretching from the British Virgin Islands to Barbados. The season included the BVI Spring Regatta and the Round Tortola Race, Barbados Sailing Week, the Round Barbados Race,…
Read MoreArt, Community and Maritime Heritage
Over the years, BVI Spring Regatta has woven community activities and maritime history into the week-long activities. This year is no exception.
Opening night of the BVI Spring Regatta will be hosted by the Premier’s Office and visitors to the regatta village can expect local entertainment like the Heritage Dancers, fungi or steelpan bands, and maybe even Moko Jumbies.
Read MoreMultihull Multiplicity
As the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival approaches, we’ll be taking a look at the runners and riders. First up, the CSA Multihull division. Eleven multihulls are currently signed up to do battle. Sophia, Little Wing, Falcon, Layla, Spike, Avel Vaez, and Triple Jack will be crossing swords multiple times before doing battle…
Read MoreSponsors drive the regatta – Nanny Cay, Mount Gay Rum & RiteWay
Without our sponsors and volunteers the BVI Spring Regatta wouldn’t be what it is today. Sounds clichéd but there’s nothing more clichéd than a truism! Sponsors and volunteers keep the regatta going and growing and are as integral as the wind and the sea. Another cliché is the retail phrase, “location, location, location”. …
Read MoreEntry Open For 2026 BVI Spring Regatta
Registration has opened for the 2026 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, one of the Caribbean’s top regattas. The event has moved forward a week from previously published dates and will take place March 23-29. This move away from the Easter period should make it easier to attend in terms of flight, accommodation, and boat availability.
Read MoreDate Change For 2026
For 2026, the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival has moved the event forward a week from previously published dates to March 23-29. Additionally, Scrub Island will now kick off the Sailing Festival , and the Nanny Cay Cup Round Tortola Race has moved to Wednesday (March 25, 2026). Chris Haycraft, BVI Spring Regatta chairman…
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