Event· Belize City· Other Caribbean
Baron Bliss Harbour Regatta (Belize City)
17° 29.5′ N · 88° 10.5′ W · approximate
Belize's oldest regatta, sailed since 1927 on the weekend of National Heroes and Benefactors Day (9 March) in honour of Baron Bliss, the yachtsman who left his fortune to the country.
Practical
Position approximate: Belize City harbour off Fort George. Races start at Smokeez Restaurant in Belize City, with clubs from Gales Point, Corozal, Caye Caulker, San Pedro and Placencia; classes are Optimist, Dory, Bosun and Olympic Laser; entry is free (Travel Belize; listed for 8 March 2026). Watch out for racing boats near the harbour that weekend; the public holiday affects clearance.
Best for
Watching traditional Belizean racing
Season
Weekend around 9 March
Nearby
- Belize City Anchorage (Fort George)Right here
- Radisson Fort George Marina0.2 NM away
- Museum of Belize (Belize City)0.6 NM away
- Belize City Chandlery & Hardware (Hofius, El Capitan)0.7 NM away
- Brodie's Supermarkets (Belize City)0.7 NM away
- Belize City Laundromats0.8 NM away
- Belize City Provisioning & Markets1 NM away
- Belize City Butane (LPG) Refill1.4 NM away