Get Inspired at Barbados Sailing Week

Enjoy The Competition, The People, The Food, The Drinks, The Culture.
Friday Jan 17th to Thursday Jan 23nd 2025

Each day of the Barbados Sailing Week promises a new experience. Enjoy great sailing and racing conditions on our unique island. Meet new and old friends at our fun social events. Sing and dance at one of the most spectacular beaches in the Caribbean. Taste the local food and the rum at the home of Mount Gay. Always having a great time on or off the boat at Barbados Sailing Week. Starting this year, Barbados Sailing Week will be working to get certified as a ‘Clean Regatta’ - find out more here.

Upcoming events:

Saturday Jan 18th 2025

The Barbados Sailing Week Experience at the Richard Haynes Boardwalk /Blakey’s (noon to 4 pm)

Kitesurfing Freestyle Competition, Long Beach (8 am to 4 pm)

Sunday Jan 19th 2025

Coastal Sailing Offshore Races at the Carlisle Bay (9 am - 2 pm)

Wingfoiling Competition at Welches Beach, Oistins (8 am to 4 pm)

Tuesday Jan 21st 2025

The Mount Gay Round Barbados Race, Many viewpoints around the island
(8 am to 5 pm)

The Mount Gay Red Hat Party with Marzville and DJ Indian at the Barbados Cruising Club (5 pm to midnight).

Thursday Jan 23rd 2025

Rum to Spice, Offshore race from Barbados to Carriacou, Grenada

For the detailed program, please click here

For yacht and competitor registration, please click here

For volunteer crew, please click here or here

VISITING Sailing Week Events (Free)

Come and experience Barbados Sailing Week as a spectator! Whether you're a resident or visitor, this is your chance to enjoy the exciting race events on the island. Bring your family and friends, find a spot along the coast, and cheer on the competitors as they race across the waters of Barbados.

The BARBADOS Sailing Week Experience 2025
COASTAL SaIling OFFSHORE Races
Sat JAN 18th

Richard Haynes BoardWalk AND BlakeY’s 12 noon–4 pm

On Saturday, the thrilling coastal races bring spectators right into the heart of the action, with large sailboats navigating strategically placed marks close to Blakey’s Bar and Restaurant and the vibrant South Coast boardwalk from noon to 4 pm. Against the stunning backdrop of turquoise waters and sails slicing through the sea breeze, fans will enjoy an up-close view of world-class sailors while there is music, food, and entertainment. Come to the South Coast, grab a drink, and see the yachts competing right before you.

Join us also for prizegiving and entertainment following these races at the Barbados Yacht Club (open to the public)
6 PM - 7 PM Prizegiving
7 PM - 9 PM JJ Poulter

KiteSurfing AND WINGFOILING
JAN SAT 18th and SUN JAN 19th 2025

SAT KiteSURFING, Long Beach 8 AM - 4 pm
SUN WINgfoiling Welches Beach 8 am – 4

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed spectacle as the south coast of Barbados lights up with thrilling windsurfing and kitesurfing competitions at Welches and Long Beach! Find out more here.

These stunning coastal spots will see some of the world’s top wind and wave riders catching epic gusts and soaring through the air, performing gravity-defying tricks that will have spectators on the edge of their seats. The energy will be unmatched as competitors take on the elements, delivering an unforgettable day of wind-powered action and Barbados spirit!

Spectators will experience world-class action with food available for purchase, a DJ spinning lively tunes, and a vibrant atmosphere. So bring your beach chairs and umbrellas and enjoy.

COASTAL SaIling OFFSHORE Races
Sun 19th 2025

SUN – Carlisle Bay, BARBADOS CRUISING CLUB, YACHT CLUB AND OTHER VIEWPOINTS ALONG CARLISLE BAY

On Sunday, would you like an even closer view of the action? Bring your boat or hop on a spectator charter to watch the Coastal Races at Carlisle Bay. The course is designed to keep boats within Carlisle Bay for much of the sailing race, giving spectators unparalleled views of the intense competition. Alternatively, visit the Barbados Cruising Club, Yacht Club, or any venues along Carlisle Bay to see a piece of the action.

Join us also for prizegiving and entertainment following these races at the
Barbados Cruising Club (open to the public)
6 PM - 7 PM Prizegiving
7 PM - 9 PM DJ Red Pineapple

The Mount Gay Round Barbados Race
TUES, Jan 21st 2025

8 AM to 5 PM, Start and Finish Carlisle Bay,
Many Viewpoints Around the island

The Mount Gay Round Barbados Race will take place on Tuesday, 21st Jan 2025. The race begins and ends at the Barbados Cruising Club, taking yachts through historic Carlisle Bay and past Bridgetown’s deep-water harbor. A 20-mile tight reach follows along the calm waters of the West Coast, passing Holetown and Speightstown between 9 am and 11 am before rounding North Point around noon.

The course then heads to the East Coast, with yachts passing Bathsheba around 1 PM, continuing along St. Philip’s coastline around 2 pm, and passing Oistins and the South Coast Boardwalk between 3 pm and 5 PM, before finishing back at Carlisle Bay.

Mount Gay Red Hat Party
MarZville Live, DJ Indian and Chris Gale

Tues, Jan 21st 2025, The Barbados Cruising Club, 5 pm to midnight

The Mount Gay Red Hat Party with Marzville Live, DJ Indian and Chris Gale is the grand finale of Barbados Sailing Week, bringing sailors and spectators together for an unforgettable celebration. Held at the Barbados Cruising Club, this iconic event combines vibrant entertainment, camaraderie, and the cherished tradition of the Mount Gay Red Cap.

Rum to Spice Regatta

Thur, Jan 23st 2025, 4 pm, Barbados to Carriacou, Grenada

The yachts in the Rum to Spice Race Offshore race will set sail for the beautiful shores of Carriacou, Grenada, at 4 pm on Thursday, Jan 23rd, in Carlisle Bay.

Our racing classes

The following classes have been selected for the coastal sailing races and may be increased according to entries:

CSA Racing
CSA Cruising
J/24
Multi-hull
Non-CSA Rated (Cruising and live-aboard vessels)

The final classification is at the discretion of the race committee. A valid CSA rating is required for entry into the Coastal Racing CSA classes and for the Round Barbados Race CSA class. Please consult the upcoming Notice of the Race for further clarification:

And that’s a wrap for 2024

Exciting 10 days of sailing, kite surfing and wing foiling came to an end. Congratulations to all the winners. And a big thank you to all the competitors that took part in the event and all the people that made Barbados Sailing Week 2024 such a success.

For the final sailing results

Coastal Series

Mount Gay Round Barbados