GET Inspired at Barbados Sailing Week

Enjoy The Competition, The People, The Food, The Drinks, The Culture.
Friday Jan 10th to Wednesday Jan 22Nd 2025

Each day of the Barbados Sailing Week promises a new experience. Enjoy great sailing and racing conditions at 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. Groove to a local band till the early hours of the morning. 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.

The main events:

Sat Jan 11th and Sun 12th – Junior Dinghy Races at the Barbados Cruising Club and Barbados Yacht Club.

Sat Jan 18th and Sun 19th – Coastal Sailing Races at the Richard Haynes Boardwalk and Carlisle Bay

Sat Jan 18th and Sun 19th – Kitesurfing & Wingfoiling at Long Beach and Welches Beach.

Tue Jan 21st – The Mount Gay Round Barbados Race, Many viewpoints around the island.

Tue Jan 21st – The legendary Mount Gay Red Hat Party at the Barbados Cruising Club.

Thurs Jan 23rd – Rum to Spice, Offshore race from Barbados to Carriacou, Grenada

For the detailed program click here

For Yacht registration click 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. From coastal sailing competitions to windfoiling and kitesurfing displays to the famous Mount Gay Round the Island Race, the schedule offers something for everyone. Bring your family and friends, find a spot along the coast, and cheer on the competitors as they race across the waters of Barbados. Be part of the energy and celebration that makes Barbados Sailing Week! Starting this year, Barbados Sailing Week will be working to get certified as a Clean Regatta - find out more here.

Junior Racing

SAT Jan 11th AND SUn 12th Jan 2025
Barbados Cruising Club, 1 pm – 5 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. 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.

On Sunday, do you want an even closer view of the action? Bring your boat or hop on a spectator charter to watch the Coastal Races within the Carlisle Bay Water Spectator Zone. The course is designed to keep boats within Carlisle Bay for much of the sailing race, giving spectators unparalleled views of the intense competition. If you plan to bring your own boat, be sure to register with info@roundbarbados.com to receive important safety information.

The Junior Racing event, held on January 11th and 12th, 2025, celebrates talent and fearless determination. These events take place close to shore, so visit the Barbados Cruising Club to see exciting events.

Young sailors, aged 5 to 16, will take to the waters in the Junior Dinghy Regatta, competing in various categories that highlight their developing skills and love for sailing. Participants will showcase their abilities in vessels such as the ILCA4 Laser, O’pen Skiff, Taz, and Optimist classes, each demanding a unique combination of agility, precision, and technique.

COASTAL Racing

Sat Jan 18th 2025, Richard Haynes BoardWalk
BlakeY’s Bar aND Restaurant 12 noon – 4 pm
SUN Jan 19th 2025, Carlisle Bay, Water Spectator Zone 9 am – 2 pm

KiteSurfing AND WINGFOILING

SAT Jan 18 th 2025, Long Beach 9AM - 12 Noon (kite)
SUN Jan 19 th, Welches Beach 9 am – 12 noon (Wing)

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!

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, umbrellas and enjoy.

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 in the morning 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, and passing Oistins and the South Coast Boardwalk around 4 PM, before finishing back at Carlisle Bay.

Mount Gay Red Hat Party

Tues, Jan 21st 2025, The Barbados Cruising Club, 6 pm to late

The Mount Gay Red Hat Party 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