For the 2026 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival the waters off the British Virgin Islands will be filled again with competitors from across the globe coming to the warm waters. The sheer natural beauty of the islands, the pristine crystal waters and consistent trade winds makes this a very special place to race and is one of the Caribbean’s best annual race events.
This week long festival will take you all around the beautiful British Virgin Islands and we will be taking part in both the two day Sailing Festival and the three days of the Regatta itself. Between the Festival and the Regatta will be a lay day to give you the opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings.
This is a great experience that keeps bringing the same faces back each year, proving just how popular it is with the sailing community.
We will be based at Nanny Cay Marina in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
The nearest airport is the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport which is about a 35 minute drive from Nanny Cay Marina. Transport to and from the airport is not covered in your race fee.
Meet your skipper and crew around 9am in St Thomas, followed by a safety brief and a quick clean of the boat. You will spend the day getting to know your crew and sailing between St Thomas and Tortola. If you are unable to join in St Thomas, please meet the boat at Nanny Cay Marina in the evening on the 31st of March, 2026.
1200-1800H: Registration for BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival at Peg Legs Nanny Cay
The first race day will start with the Round the Island of Tortola race for the Nanny Cay Cup, a full day of sailing around 35nm of the main island of the BVI’s followed by awards at the Regatta Village.
1000H: First Start
0600H-0700H: Nanny Cay Awards – Peg Legs Nanny Cay Marina
The second race is the Scrub Island Invitational, an exciting morning race towards the northern end of the islands with a fantastic beach BBQ, pool and live music party hosted at Scrub Island Resort and Marina.
1000H: First Start
1330H-1430H: Scrub Island Awards
On Thursday after a brief check for any issues or required maintenance, you will have a chance to explore the islands, work on the boat practice or just relax on the beach. Live music and a Welcome Party kicks off the 2025 BVI Spring Regatta in style.
1200H-1800H: Registration for BVI Spring Regatta
Customs and Immigration at Nanny Cay
1400H: Regatta Village Opens
1800H-1900H: BVI Welcome Event
1900H: Live Entertainment
Three days of top racing around the rocks and islands of the BVI’s, followed by nightly entertainment with dancing on the beach and food vendors, who will feature both local and international cuisine.
1000H: First Start
1400H: Regatta Village Opens
1800H-1900H: Mount Gay Race Day Awards
1900H: 3Gs Band and DJ Wiz
1000H: First Start
1400H: Regatta Village Opens
1800H: Heinken Awards of the day
1900H: Live Entertainment
1000H: First Start
1400H: Regatta Village Opens
1630H: Live Entertainment
1800H-1900H: 52nd BVI Spring Regatta Awards Ceremony
1930H: Live Entertainment
My favourite part was the Learning Bow – Germaine teaching me, the final race where we were 12s off third. Really good week, Germaine was a great teacher – super accommodating to all my requirements and what I wanted to learn – recommended – the perfect place to launch your racing!
My favourite part was the last day race, learning and team spirit