Vincy Mas
2026-04-12 00:00 - 2026-07-12 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Programme of the Vincy Mas

2026 Vincy Mas programme – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
2026-04-15 00:00 - 2026-04-20 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

In the 1960s, classic yachts chartering in English Harbour challenged each other to informal races to Guadeloupe at season’s end, leading to the formation of Antigua Sailing Week in 1967.

Over the next decades, modern racing yachts outnumbered the classics, prompting captains Uli Pruesse and Kenny Coombs to launch the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta in 1987 after a meeting aboard the schooner Aschanti of Saba.

The event has since grown with support from a dedicated committee and notable participants, such as Elizabeth Meyer’s refitted Endeavour and Baron Edmond de Rothschild’s Spirit of St Kitts in 1991.

Early sponsor CSR introduced the Concours d’Élégance, gaining wider attention through Boat International Magazine.

International Multihull Show — La Grande Motte
2026-04-22 00:00 - 2026-04-26 23:59 (America/Halifax) | La Grande Motte, Vieux Port, La Grande Motte, France
Join us at the International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte, the world’s premier event dedicated to multihull boats. This is your opportunity to explore a vast range of models from various brands and discover the latest announcements in multihull innovation.
Meet Caribbean Multihulls to visit Fountaine Pajot sailing catamarans and Fountaine Pajot yachts. Discuss your Caribbean sailing and circumnavigation plans with our team, explore different models, and learn about equipment and financing options. Don’t miss out on the chance to find the perfect catamaran for your adventures.
Fountaine Pajot catamarans displayed at the show:

FP 41
FP 44
Aura 51
Samana 59

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Antigua Sailing Week
2026-04-22 00:00 - 2026-04-26 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Antigua Sailing Week

The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta offers a cruise-or-race format around Antigua, with a different overnight stop each evening. The point-to-point itinerary circles sections of the coastline daily, visiting spots like Nonsuch Bay, Little Jumby Bay, and Ffryes Beach before returning to English Harbour, using simple race courses, optional spinnakers, and the CSA Simplified Rating system.

It focuses on liveaboard monohulls, multihulls, and cruising boats, making it ideal for bareboats.

Governor's Cup Race
2026-04-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Governor’s Cup Race – Royal BVI Yacht Club

Antigua - Bermuda Race
2026-04-28 00:00 - 2026-05-09 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
The 935-nautical-mile ocean race is organized by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in partnership with Antigua Sailing Week, with support from the Bermuda Tourism Authority, Goslings Rum, and Fairhaven Shipyard. Designed to welcome a wide range of yachts and crews, this Caribbean regatta combines competitive offshore sailing with memorable celebrations in both Antigua and Bermuda.

After departing Antigua, the fleet sails past Barbuda before heading offshore, remaining out of sight of land until reaching Bermuda. Covering nearly 1,000 miles across the tropical Atlantic, the race offers a true blue-water experience. Competitors can expect steady reaching conditions, warm ocean swells, and unforgettable nights under a star-filled sky.

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Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival
2026-04-30 00:00 - 2026-05-10 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival is an annual event held in Saint Lucia, featuring jazz, R&B, and Calypso music, along with art exhibitions and cultural performances.

It takes place and of April – early May, transforming the city of Castries into a vibrant cultural hub. The festival includes performances by local and international artists, community jazz events, and various cultural activities, making it a key event in the Caribbean’s cultural calendar.

Saint Lucia La Rose Flower FestivaL
2026-04-30 00:00 - 2026-05-10 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
La Rose Flower Festival is an annual cultural event in Saint Lucia, celebrating the island’s rich heritage and the significance of the rose flower.

This festival features vibrant parades, traditional music, and dance performances. Participants adorn themselves in colourful costumes, often incorporating roses, and compete in various cultural presentations.

The event is a lively display of Saint Lucian folklore and community spirit, attracting both locals and visitors. It is one of two major flower festivals on the island, the other being La Marguerite, and it plays a significant role in preserving the cultural traditions of Saint Lucia.

Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-05-31 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month is a vibrant celebration of the islands’ rich food culture, inviting visitors to discover local flavors. Set against the backdrop of turquoise waters and warm Caribbean breezes, this annual event highlights the creativity and heritage of Antiguan and Barbudan cuisine.

Restaurants, chefs, and food lovers come together to showcase a diverse culinary scene shaped by history and local ingredients. From traditional dishes to modern interpretations, the month offers a unique opportunity to taste the essence of the islands while meeting the people behind the cuisine.

More than just a food festival, Culinary Month reflects the spirit of Antigua and Barbuda: welcoming, diverse, and deeply connected to its culture. Whether dining by the sea or exploring local specialties, it’s an experience that goes beyond the plate.

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Cayman Carnival Batabano
2026-05-04 00:00 - 2026-05-23 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
There are moments in the Caribbean when you know it’s time to leave the boat for a while. Not because the sailing isn’t good, but because something is happening ashore that you shouldn’t miss. In the Cayman islands , that moment comes in May, with Cayman Carnival Batabano.

Launched in 1983 by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, Batabano is the national carnival of the Cayman Islands. It takes place each year at the start of the turtle nesting season, a meaningful time across the islands. The name itself comes from a local word describing the tracks left in the sand by sea turtles as they come ashore to nest. Spotting those tracks has long been a reason to celebrate here—and that spirit carries through the entire carnival.

Arriving by sea during Batabano, you quickly feel the shift in atmosphere. Carnival in the Caribbean is always a vibrant mix of music, dance, and history, but here it reflects something unique. The Cayman Islands are home to more than 100 nationalities, and that diversity is visible everywhere—in the rhythms, the costumes, and the energy in the streets.

The highlight is the parade. Thousands of people gather, locals and visitors together, to take part in a celebration that grows more elaborate each year. Costumes are bold and colorful, choreography fills the streets, and floats roll through in a continuous display of creativity. It’s not just something to watch—you’re part of it as soon as you step in.

Batabano is more than a party. It’s a way for the island to celebrate its surroundings, express creativity, and even bring attention to social issues, all while uniting people. And from a sailor’s point of view, it’s one of those rare experiences that makes you glad you came ashore.

BVI Dinghy Championships
2026-05-16 00:00 - 2026-05-17 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
BVI Dinghy Championships

The BVI Dinghy Championship started in 2002.

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Anguilla Regatta
2026-05-22 00:00 - 2026-05-24 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Organised by the ASA (Anguilla Sailing Association) together with the SMYC Sint Maarten Yacht Club, the Anguilla Regatta is a fun and lovely event that brings together yachts and local boats for three days of racing throughout Anguilla waters. Participants can enjoy serene anchorage on Road Bay.

All proceeds directly benefit to the Anguilla Youth Sailing Club.

Grenada Chocolate Fest
2026-05-22 00:00 - 2026-05-27 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
The Grenada Chocolate Festival started as a modest celebration of the island’s deep-rooted cocoa heritage, uniting farmers, chocolate artisans, storytellers, and enthusiasts for a week of hands-on experiences.

What began locally has grown into a globally recognized event, expanding its lineup of activities, collaborations, and international appeal.

Today, the festival stands as a vibrant tribute to sustainable cocoa, community empowerment, and Grenada’s boundless creativity, inviting visitors from around the world to savor the journey from tree to bar.

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Antigua and Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament
2026-05-23 00:00 - 2026-05-24 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Antigua and Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament

The Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Club (ASF) invites local, regional, and international anglers to the Annual Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament, held at the Falmouth Harbour Marina. This renowned event brings together fishing enthusiasts from across the Caribbean and beyond for a weekend of competition, excitement, and island hospitality.

Anglers can look forward to an action-packed experience both offshore and onshore. The prime fishing grounds just south of Antigua are only a short distance from the marina, ensuring quick access to deep-sea adventure and plenty of opportunities for impressive catches.

Whether you’re a returning participant or joining for the first time, the event promises thrilling fishing, great camaraderie, and the lively atmosphere that makes Falmouth Harbour a favorite gathering spot for sport fishing fans.

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Bahamas Carnival
2026-06-03 00:00 - 2026-06-07 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Il is one of those Caribbean carnivals you don’t want to miss if your sails are already pointed this way. It’s the perfect excuse to pull into port, soak up the music, follow the crowds in color and costumes, and enjoy the islands at full throttle. Bring your best island mood, because this is the kind of celebration that makes the whole anchorage feel alive.

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USVI International Optimist Regatta
2026-06-14 00:00 - 2026-06-21 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Each year, Cowpet Bay becomes the hub of junior sailing excellence during the International Optimist Regatta. Over the course of a full week, young sailors aged 8 to 15 from around the world take part in an energetic mix of training and competition.

The action begins just offshore, where steady trade winds set the stage for three days of thrilling races. Before that, participants sharpen their skills in a three-day clinic and test their teamwork in a dedicated day of team racing.

More than just a regatta, it’s a celebration of youth, talent, and the spirit of sailing, a tradition that continues to grow stronger and more impressive every year.

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Saint Lucia Carnival
2026-07-01 00:00 - 2026-07-22 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
The Saint Lucia Carnival is an annual celebration held on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. It features colourful parades, lively music, and elaborate costumes, reflecting the island’s rich cultural heritage.

The festivities include calypso competitions, soca music, and street parties, culminating in the grand Parade of the Bands.

This event attracts both locals and visitors, making it a highlight of the island’s cultural calendar and a major tourist attraction.

Fountaine Pajot Open Days - La Rochelle
2026-07-02 00:00 - 2026-07-04 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe) | Port de la Rochelle
Fountaine Pajot Open Days in La Rochelle, France

Join the Fountaine Pajot Open Days in La Rochelle and step aboard a wide selection of sailing catamarans, including this year’s new models FP48, FP55 and FPY 70S presented in world premiere. Discover as well the rest of the range with FP41, FP44, FP51, Samana 59 and Thira 80 on display.

Sea trial slots are strictly limited, so we strongly encourage you to contact the Caribbean Multihulls team as soon as possible to book your preferred sea trial at sea.

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Anguilla Summer Festival
2026-07-10 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Anguilla Summer Festival 2026

Anguilla Summer Festival is a living expression of the island’s culture. It brings together the excitement of boat races, the colour of street parades, the energy of music, and the elegance of pageants, all wrapped in the warmth of the local community.

It is a time when Anguillians, along with visitors from around the world, come together to celebrate life, heritage, and the strong bonds that connect them.

reggae SumFest Jamaica
2026-07-18 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Started in 1993, Reggae Sumfest is one of the largest music festivals in Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Held annually in Montego Bay during mid-July, it serves as a vibrant celebration of reggae and dancehall music alongside Jamaican culture. The festival features a lineup of prominent Jamaican reggae artists, drawing crowds for its high-energy performances and cultural events.

Reggae SumFest Jamaica

Antigua Carnival
2026-07-25 08:00 - 2026-08-04 17:00 (America/Guadeloupe)
Antigua Carnival 2026

Picture this: Antigua Carnival bursts into life from late July right through to the first Tuesday in August, a sizzling evolution from its 1957 Christmas roots.

It all explodes on Saturday with a massive parade rolling through St John’s, where ten vibrant mas bands dazzle in costumes atop colourful floats. Kids steal the show the next day, while Carnival City (the jazzed-up Antigua Recreation Ground) buzzes as the heart of the action.

The week ramps up with epic showdowns: crowning the Carnival Queen, Teen Splash for the young stars, Jaycees Queen facing off Caribbean rivals, and Party Monarch where soca sensations battle it out. Don’t miss the steel pan showdowns and jam bands rocking the crowds!

The real fireworks hit on August’s first Monday with J’ouvert at 4am, brass and steel bands pumping, beer flowing, and wild wuking up dancing lighting up the streets. Jab jabs (fiery devils) get splashed in wild colours, oil, and paint for anonymous mayhem, partying non-stop through the afternoon and night.

It surges back Tuesday around 11am on a fresh route, wrapping with the epic Last Lap, prizes galore and hailing the Road March king.

Tour des Yoles
2026-07-26 00:00 - 2026-08-02 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
The Tour de Martinique des yoles rondes, as it is known today, was initiated by Georges Brival, then president of the Yole Society. In 1984, he organised the first edition in its current format, held from 11 to 15 August. Eight crews took part, covering 110 nautical miles. The event was an unexpected success and has taken place every year since.

Sailing boat races have long existed in Martinique. In earlier times, regattas were contested using “gommiers”, fishing boats named after the tree from which they were made. Local patron saint festivals often provided the opportunity to organise these races, attracting large public interest. As the gommier gradually became less common in Martinique’s forests, yoles progressively replaced it. This transition, first observed in fishing practices, naturally extended to competitive racing, although the gommier has continued to be used.

In 2014, marking 30 years since its creation, 18 yoles rondes started the race from the beach in Fort-de-France.

In 2016, the event entered the digital era with the launch of the Yole365 application, followed by a website in 2017. Since 2014, a simulation game called Yoles Martinique has been available on iOS and Android, with updates released each year.

The construction process of the yole ronde of Martinique has been listed in the inventory of France’s intangible cultural heritage since 2017.

SpiceMas Grenada
2026-08-01 00:00 - 2026-08-11 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
SpiceMas Grenada 2026

Grenada Carnival, now known as Spicemas, has a rich history shaped by colonial rule, African traditions, and the island’s own cultural identity.

It began in the 18th century during the French colonial period, when Mardi Gras celebrations were introduced as elegant pre-Lenten events for the French elite.

Over time, enslaved Africans added their own music, dance, drumming and masquerade traditions, transforming the carnival into something far more layered and expressive.

After emancipation in 1834, the celebrations became increasingly influenced by African customs, with freed people bringing their own songs, dances and costumes into the festivities.

By the early 20th century, the carnival had become more organised, with bands and calypso competitions becoming central to the event. It later moved to August, linking it more closely with Emancipation Day and the island’s social calendar.

Today, Spicemas is Grenada’s main cultural festival, known for events such as J’ouvert, Soca Monarch and Panorama, as well as traditional masqueraders like Jab Jab and Fancy Mas. It is both a joyful celebration and a powerful expression of Grenada’s history, resilience and national pride.

Cannes Yachting Festival
2026-09-08 00:00 - 2026-09-13 23:59 (America/Halifax) | Cannes — Vieux Port & Port Canto, Vieux Port & Port Canto, Cannes, France
Visit the Cannes Yachting Festival to discover Fountaine Pajot’s most extensive range of sailing catamarans and luxury yachts. Enjoy this unique opportunity to explore yachts while soaking in the beauty of the French Riviera.
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Dominican Republic Master of the Ocean
2026-09-16 00:00 - 2026-09-20 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Master of the Ocean – annual watersports championship in the Dominican Republic

The Master of the Ocean is a multi-discipline watersports competition held each year in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, typically on Playa Encuentro.

Founded in 2003 by waterman Marcus Böhm, the event was conceived as a Caribbean “Ironman” for wind- and wave-based sports, bringing together local and international athletes to compete side by side. It is organised with the support of the Happy Dolphins non-profit and has grown into a flagship regional event that combines high-level competition with cultural and community engagement.

The format centers on five disciplines:

surfing

windsurfing

kitesurfing

stand-up paddle (SUP) surfing

wingfoil

Competitors battle for individual and team honours, with the overall title of “Master of the Ocean” awarded to the most versatile water athlete.

Teams are often composed to include gender diversity, and the event showcases both elite professionals and emerging regional talent.

Beyond racing, the regatta incorporates local cultural elements: tastings, music, and community festivities.

BVI Back to School Regatta Tortola
2026-09-19 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
BVI Yacht Club – Back to School regatta

The Back to School Regatta is an annual youth sailing event hosted by the BVI Yacht Club in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. It is typically held in September to mark the start of the academic year.

The regatta is open to young sailors from across the Caribbean and occasionally attracts international participants.

Racing takes place in classes such as Optimist (Green, White, Blue, Red Fleets) and Laser, providing a competitive platform for both beginner and experienced junior sailors.

The event is part of the Caribbean youth sailing circuit and is recognised for its strong focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and community building.

Hosted in the waters of Road Harbour, the regatta is supported by local volunteers, sponsors, and families, and plays a key role in promoting youth sailing in the region.

Grand Pavois – La Rochelle boat show 2026
2026-09-22 00:00 - 2026-09-26 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Fountaine Pajot is on home turf and showcases its catamarans where they are built by the shipyard in La Rochelle. Come visit the following models and discuss your sailing plans for the Caribbean and beyond with our team.

Together, we will explore the model that suits you, the necessary equipment for the Caribbean or circumnavigation, financing, and charter investment options, if applicable.

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BVI Virgin's Cup and Willy T Race
2026-09-24 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
BVI Virgin’s Cup and Willy T Race

The Virgin’s Race is one of the longest-standing events in the Royal BVI Yacht Club calendar, with its inaugural edition held in 1975. Since 1990, with the sponsorship of William Thornton, it has been established as the Willy T Virgin’s Cup.

A distinctive feature of this race is that all participating boats must have a female skipper, and in some years, it has been required that 50% of the crew also be women.

The race culminates in a lively post-race party at the Willy T, adding to its popularity and charm.

Saint Lucia Creole Month Festival
2026-10-01 00:00 - 2026-10-31 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
Saint Lucia’s Creole Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the island’s French Creole culture, first observed in 1981.

This month-long event features music, dance, cuisine, art, and various cultural expressions. It highlights Saint Lucia’s rich cultural, ethnic, and artistic heritage through performances, seminars, lectures, culinary experiences, street parties, and art exhibitions.

The festival culminates on the last weekend of October with Creole Day (Jounen Kweyol), celebrated across various communities on the island.

Barbados Jazz Excursion
2026-10-08 00:00 - 2026-10-12 23:59 (America/Guadeloupe)
The Barbados Jazz Excursion is an annual event held in Barbados. It features jazz and R&B performances by international and Caribbean artists.

The festival includes concerts, golf tournaments, and island excursions, offering a mix of music, sports, and cultural experiences. It takes place at the scenic Sam Lord’s Castle, attracting visitors for a unique Caribbean getaway.
