Event Schedule

Join us for an unforgettable adventure celebrating the sea, the thrill of sailing, and vibrant island culture, paired with scenic beauty.

Registration & Junior Regatta

10:00AM - 4:00PM: Registration at Blue Lagoon Hotel and Marina
10:00 AM: Start of St. Vincent Junior Regatta - Coconut Grove Beach Club, Canash Beach.

Day 1

Bougainvilla Cup
  • 7:00 AM: Final call for Registrations.
  • 8:15AM: Skippers Briefing Breakfast at Blue Lagoon Hotel and Marina.
  • 9:30 AM: First warning to start Race 1, Fort Duvernette to Canouan.
  • 6:00 PM: Welcome Soiree & Prize Giving Ceremony at Shenanigans Restaurant, Sandy Lane Yacht Club and Residences.

Day 2

Bougainvilla Cup
  • 9:30 AM: First warning to start Race 2, Mayreau Triangle.
  • 10:30 AM: First warning for Junior Optimists Boat Challenge Fun Day Race, Mayreau.
  • 6:30 PM: Dinner & Dance Compliments Race 2 Prize Giving Ceremony at Soho Beach House Canouan.

Day 3

Bougainvilla Cup
  • 9:30 AM: First warning to start Race 3, Charlestown Triangle.
  • 10:30 AM: First warning for Junior Optimist Boat Challenge Fun Day Race, Canouan.
  • 2:00 PM: Raft-Up Party Event for Sailors/Participants at Sandy Lane Yacht Club and Residences.
  • 5:00 PM: Cocktail & Prize Giving Ceremony at Shenanigans Beach Club.

Day 4

Layday
  • 10:00 AM: Fleet travel with Coast Guard escort from Canouan to Bequia
  • 9:00 AM-3:30 PM: Bequia Easter Regatta Registration at Race Headquarters, Bequia Plantation Hotel (Bar Area)

Day 5

Bequia Easter Regatta
  • 9:00 AM–3:30 PM: Bequia Easter Regatta Registration continues
    5:30 PM: Skippers Briefing and Welcome Party at Race Headquarters, Bequia Plantation Hotel (Lawn Area)

Day 6

Bequia Easter Regatta
  • 8:55 AM – First warning J24 & Surprise Class Race. (First of this day’s 2-race series)
  • 9:55 AM – First Warning Friendship Bay race (all other classes)
  • 10:45 AM – First Warning Double Ender Big Boat Challenge. Starts in Admiralty Bay and
    Finishes in Friendship.
  • 2:00 PM – Prize-giving ceremony for Double-Enders, Friendship Bay.
  • 5:30 PM – Prize-giving ceremony for Yachts, race headquarters (Bar area).

Day 7

Bequia Easter Regatta
  • 8:55 AM: First warning J24 and Surprise class race (First of this day’s 3-race series)
  • 9:55 AM: First warning around Bequia Race (All other classes)
  • 10:45 AM: First warning double Enders race 1, starts in friendship, finishes in Paget Farm.
  • 10:30 AM: Start of Junior Sailing Cup Race 1 (Starts and Finishes Hamilton)
  • 1:00 PM: Annual party and get-together at The Ramp in Paget Farm, followed by a prize-giving
    ceremony for Double-Enders.
  • 5:30 PM: Live band music and prize-giving ceremony at race headquarters (lawn area)

Day 8

Bequia Easter Regatta. Sylvester “Pepe” Simmons Race
LAYDAY FOR YACHTS
  • 10:45 AM: First Warning of Double Enders race, starts in Paget Farm, Finishes in Lower Bay.
  • 10:30 AM: Start of Junior Sailing Cup Race 2. (Starts in Hamilton, Finishes in Hamilton)
  • 12:00 PM: Rhythms and Reefs, Vibrant Live music and fresh seafood delight at De Reef, Lower
    Bay.
  • 3:00 PM: Prize Giving Ceremony at De Reef Restaurant and Bar, Lower Bay, for all Divisions.

Day 9

Bequia Easter Regatta
  • 8:55 AM: First warning J24 & Surprise Class Race- (First of this day’s 2-race series)
  • 9:55 AM: First Warning for Admiralty Bay Triangle (All other classes)
  • 10:45 AM: First Warning of Double Enders Race 3, Starts in Lowerbay, Finishes in Admiralty
    Bay.
  • 4:30 PM: Grand prize-giving ceremony at Race headquarters, Bequia Plantation Hotel (Lawn
    area), followed by a farewell party; all are invited!