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Mount Gay Round Barbados Race

January 21 @ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM AST

Mount Gay Rum Round Barbardos Race - Trimaran Ms. Barbados - Photo Peter Marshall
The Mount Gay Round Barbados Race is a key event during Round Barbados Sailing Week, typically held in January. Here’s a brief overview of the race:
  • Course and distance: Yachts circumnavigate the island clockwise, starting from the West Coast of Barbados, covering approximately 90 miles.
  • Sailing conditions: The race is known for its constant trade winds and excellent sailing conditions.
  • Starting and ending point: The race begins and ends at the Barbados Cruising Club.
  • Route highlights:
    • Boats sail through historic Carlisle Bay.
    • Pass the Bridgetown deep water harbour to starboard.
    • Navigate a 20-mile stretch of calm water along the West Coast, passing luxurious homes and towns like Holetown and Speightstown.
    • Round the northern tip of the island by midday, facing the open Atlantic on the East Coast.
    • Tackle a challenging 10-mile leg with tricky currents, shifting winds, and large waves.
    • Sail a 20-mile stretch, maximising speed to clear Bathsheba around 1 pm and later East Point.
    • Enjoy an 18-mile downwind run along the South Coast, passing Oistens, Rockley, and Worthing between 2 pm and 4 pm.
    • Finish by navigating around the island’s Southwest corner back to Carlisle Bay.

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