Barbados Sailing Association

Sailing · Racing · Jan–July

Rating: 4.7 / 5

The Barbados Sailing Association oversees dinghy and keelboat racing on the island, taking advantage of the near-perfect conditions created by the steady south-easterly trade winds. The racing season runs broadly from January to July, with fleets including Optimist, Laser, Hobie Cat and a strong keelboat class sailing out of the Barbados Yacht Club and Barbados Cruising Club at Carlisle Bay. Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series in January is the highlight of the year, drawing international crews. Visitors are often welcomed as crew on race nights.