Presidential Aruba Caribbean Cup

Varadero Aruba Marina and Boat Yard Bucutiweg #34, Aruba

“This is our 10th anniversary, so we will have special dock parties and entertainment nightly,” says director, Joan Vernon. Winners receive trophies in this family-friendly event. Hosted at the Varadero Aruba Marina & Boat Yard. OWC. preschallenge.com

International Martinique Billfish Tournament

Marina du Marin Port de Plaisance, Bassin tortue, Le Marin, Martinique

Fishermen come from the Caribbean and world to compete in this marlin tournament, hosted out of the Marina du Marin. OWC. www.facebook.com/Martinique-Billfish-Association

St. Lucia International Billfish Tournament

Rodney Bay Marina Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia

Not only do we have a huge supply of marlin and other billfish in our waters which makes for exciting fishing,” says director, Lyz Andrew Rose, “this year we’ll ramp up the excitement for fishermen and spectators with sponsored booths with stylish gifts, a pre-layday casino night and/or Rodney Bay pub crawl, layday BBQ and […]

St. Barth’s Gourmet Food & Wine Festival

Port de Gustavia Saint Barthelemy

Set a course for St. Barth’s and bring your appetite with you! This seventh annual celebration of French gastronomy is a major draw for foodies arriving by air and sea. Michelin-starred chefs will partner with top local chefs to create a series of mouth-watering gastronomic creations served over four nights at tasting dinners held at […]

VIGFC Wahoo Windup

American Yacht Harbor Smith Bay Rd, Red Hook, St. Thomas, VI, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Photo: In 2017, St. Thomas’ Adrianne Baird Butler stood next to her 76.3-pound winning wahoo. Credit: Dean Barnes Go fishing and win prizes too! The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club is hosting a low-key, COVID-safe version of its annual Wahoo Windup Tournament on November 22, with weigh-in at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. Fishing is […]

North Sails Caribbean Virtual Boat Show

I am pleased to announce our first Caribbean Virtual Boat Show on December 1st to 5th. During the Show you can book a zoom call to talk with us face to face. We will provide you with technical information and can give you a quote with a Boat Show discount . I hope that you can […]

IGY Caribbean Yacht Launch

Yacht Haven Grande Long Bay Rd, Charlotte Amalie, VI, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

IGY Caribbean Yacht Launch: A ‘yacht gathering’ rather than a show, this three-day event held at IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande, in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, aims to celebrate the arrival of the Caribbean yachting season in style. The event is specifically designed to support retail charter yacht bookings and charter support service companies during […]

Course de L’Alliance

Sint Maarten Yacht Club 90 Welfare Road, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

The St. Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) kicks off its keelboat racing season with this favorite annual race, which is open to all types of boats. In fact, a group of F18 sailors indicated an interest in taking part this year, which could increase participation significantly. Logistics are more challenging this year as the event’s signature […]

North Sound Boxing Day Regatta

Soper's Hole Marina Soper's Hole, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British)

North Sound Boxing Day Regatta. This inaugural event hosted by the BVI’s West End Yacht Club (WEYC) features fun for everyone. For sailors, this means three days of great racing. The first day begins with a pursuit race start from Road Harbour, Tortola, with a finish in North Sound, Virgin Gorda, followed by food, music […]

Barbados Sailing Week

The Barbados Cruising Club Aquatic Gap, St. Michael, Barbados

The Mount Gay Round Barbados Race kicks off this sailing competition, followed by three days of coastal races with starts and finishes in Carlisle Bay. “Barbados Sailing Week is not just a series of round-the-can races, although we do have that. Its main feature is the Round Barbados Race, which follows a counter-clockwise or ‘Northabout’ circumnavigation of […]

Bocas Del Toro Regatta

Bocas Marina Bocas Del Toro, Panama

The Third Annual Bocas del Toro Regatta will take place on Saturday the 20th of February 2021.  This one day “Fungatta” has been a big success in its first two years.  Last year it drew 32 entries.  There are mono-hull and multi-hull divisions. The racing featured lively but friendly competition.  Some crews wore very creative […]

March Merkin Permit Tournament

Key West Yacht Harbor Marina 6000 Peninsular Ave, Key West, FL, United States

The tournament events are being held at Key West Harbour Yacht Club and each fishing day starts and ends at Key West Harbour Yacht Club. The Marina is located at 6000 Peninsular Avenue on Stock Island. On each fishing day, anglers should check in at Marina dock at 8:00 AM. Boats may leave the dock […]

Superyacht Challenge Antigua

Nelson's Dockyard English Harbour, Antigua And Barbuda

Expressions of interest include the Farr 100 Leopard 3, Swan 90, Zig Zag, and 2015-winner, the 182’ two master schooner Adela. The fleet will take part in five spectacular days of racing off the south coast of Antigua. The Gosnell Trophy, the pinnacle prize, is awarded to the yacht that has competed in the Spirit […]

Martinique Cata Raid

Club nautique WIND Force du Robert Pnt Lynch, Le Robert, Martinique

Originally scheduled for January 24-31, this fast-paced multihull regatta hosted by Club Nautique Wind Force du Robert, located on the Martinique’s northside, is now set for March. Specifically, teams on F16 and F18 sport catamarans race in five stages, each covering 20 to 30 miles in distance, in a round-the-island course with breathtaking seascapes and […]

Marina Casa de Campo Open

Casa de Campo Marina La Romana, Dominican Republic

Prize money depends on the number of boats entered but can add up to $100,000 or more. “The blue marlin bite is amazing with double digit days common during the mid-February to mid-May season,” says tournament director, Rick Alvarez. Certified observers are on all boats. Tournament benefits children’s charity, the Patronato Oriental – Hogar del […]

Charleston Race Week

Charleston Harbor Marina 20 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC, United States

Abaco Diamond Series – White Marlin Roundup

Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina Bay Street, Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas

Your perfect transition from sailfish to blue marlin season, this inaugural tournament offers up white marlin for the first leg of our Abaco Diamond Series. Master the Roundup, fight for the championship!

Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club’s Dolphin Derby Tournament

St. Thomas Yacht Club 6224 Estate Nazareth, St. Thomas, VI, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Go fishing and win prizes too! The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club is hosting a COVID-safe version of its annual Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) Derby Tournament on Sunday April 25, with weigh-in at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. Fishing is in USVI waters only, there’s discounted early registration, no pre- or post-party, and a socially distanced weigh-in […]

USVI Spring Yacht Show, St. Thomas, USVI

Charlotte Amalie Waterfront Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Some 20 to 30 sailing multihulls, monohulls and power yachts are expected to tie-up stern-to along the Charlotte Amalie Waterfront, for the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association’s (VIPCA) Spring Yacht Show. The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) has recently renovated the Waterfront bulkhead with new cleats and fendering. This will enable yacht brokers to easily […]

Anegada Kite & Paddle Festival

Anegada Beach Club PJWC+67, The Settlement, Anegada, Virgin Islands (British)

The fifth annual hosting of this popular board event has been rescheduled from its customary January date to July, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are looking at dates in July,” says Tommy Gaunt, who operates his event-hosting Tommy Gaunt Kitesurfing out of the Anegada Beach Club, just east of Keel Point on this northernmost […]

Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament

Pirate's Cove 1 Sailfish Drive, Manteo, NC, United States

29 years ago a group of Alice Kelly’s friends came together to honor her memory and financially assist the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group. Today the “Alice Kelly” is one of the most popular lady angler events on the East Coast. Join us this season for incredible fun and some serious fishing!!

Master of the Ocean

Cabarete Cabarete, Dominican Republic

September 14 – 18: Master of the Ocean. This elite competition, unique for combining surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding takes place in Cabarete, on the North Shore of the Dominican Republic. This destination is known for its amazing, yet challenging, wind and wave conditions. “This is a celebration of local and international sportsmanship and […]

International Marlin Tournament

Montego Bay Yacht Club Montego Bay

September 20 – 25: 60th Annual International Marlin Tournament. The Montego Bay Yacht Club (MBYC) in Jamaica hosts this annual event that celebrates its diamond anniversary. “It is a ‘Catch & Release’ tournament in which only fish measuring more than 99 inches or weighing over 300-pounds are permitted to be landed. Points are gained for […]

Curacao Sunfish Championship

Spanish Water Spanish Water, Curaçao

September 25 – 26: Curacao Sunfish Championship. Some 25 sailors are expected to compete in this annual event, held in Spanish Water. “There will be 9 short races of approximately 30 minutes each divided over the two days,” says Jürgen Schneider, organizer, 2020 National Champion and six-time titleholder. “The winner will be the Curaçao Champion. […]