The Anguilla Boat Racing Association has released the full schedule for this year’s boat racing and regatta season.
It all kicks off on 15 February with a B Class knock out round and wraps up with the Champion of Champs A and B Class races held at Sandy Ground.
The public is invited to cheer on the teams throughout the season and enjoy the excitement of the island’s traditional boat racing.
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See the schedules for both classes below (times are to be confirmed):
A Class
The A Class boats are at least 28 feet long, are crewed by up to a dozen sailors, and are known for their speed and competitiveness.
- 22 February – A Class Knock Out Round (Sandy Ground)
- 29 March – A Class Easter Warm Up (TBA)
- 5 April – A Class Festival Del Mar (Sandy Ground)
- 24 May – A Class The Mayor Solaire Cup (Meads Bay)
- 25 May – A Class Mailliouhana Whit Monday (Meads Bay)
- 1 June – A Class Anguilla Day Premier’s Cup (Around the island)
- 14 June – A Class West Fest (Meads Bay)
- 21 June – A Class Albert Hughes Memorial (Meads Bay)
- 22 June – A Class Davidas Kings Birthday (Crocus Bay)
- 5 July – A Class Albert Romney (Sandy Ground)
- 26 July – A Class 18 Degrees, North Hill and Sandy Ground – Pioneers/Peter Perkins (Sandy Ground)
- 2 August – Sunday A Class (Sandy Ground)
- 3 August – Sir Emile – Monday A Class (Sandy Ground)
- 4 August – Tuesday A Class (Sandy Ground)
- 5 August – Wednesday A Class (Sandy Ground)
- 6 August – Thursday A Class (Meads Bay)
- 9 August – Champion of Champs A Class (Sandy Ground)
B Class
A B Class boat is a wooden racing boat measuring under 28 feet in length, crewed by skilled sailors, and designed to compete just below the top A Class level.
- 15 February – B Class Knock Out Round (Sandy Ground)
- 2 March – B Class James Ronald Webster (Around the island)
- 8 March – B Class The Fish Trap (Island Harbour)
- 22 March – B Class 18 Degrees (Sandy Ground)
- 4 April – B Class Festival Del Mar (Island Harbour)
- 14 July – B Class Marigot Fete (St Martin)
- 21 July – B Class Grand Case Fete (St Martin)
- 25 July – B Class Rendezvous Beach Festival (Rendezvous Bay)
- 26 July – B Class 18 Degrees, North Hill and Sandy Ground – Pioneers/Peter Perkins (Sandy Ground)
- 2 August – Sunday B Class (Sandy Ground)
- 3 August – Sir Emile Monday B Class (Sandy Ground)
- 6 August – Thursday B Class (Meads Bay)
- 9 August – Champion of Champs B Class (Sandy Ground)
