Event· Grand Cayman· Other Caribbean
Cayman Islands Sailing Club Easter Regatta & Round the Island Race
19° 18.5′ N · 81° 20.4′ W
Cayman's sailing highlight since 1964: on Good Friday the cruiser fleet leaves North Sound and races about 45 miles east-about round Grand Cayman, and on Saturday a 'Back to the Sound' race completes the circuit, with crew places often open to visitors.
Practical
Position is the CISC mooring mark in North Sound (Virgintino). Cayman Resident (2026 listing): Easter Regatta Round the Island Race Friday April 3-Saturday April 4, 2026; 45-mile main course from North Sound heading east, a shorter course available; 12-mile Back to North Sound race at 10 am Saturday; skippers' briefing at the clubhouse Wednesday 6:30 pm; prize-giving the following Friday; organised by CISC with Harbour House Marina; entry via admin@sailing.ky or 1 (345) 916 6298. CNS (2014): first regatta Easter Monday, March 20, 1964; cruiser race the main focus since 1980; PHRF handicaps; the race finishes off Seven Mile Beach with a post-race beach party. Dates follow Easter each year. The club also runs dinghy and keelboat racing year-round.
Best for
Joining a crew or racing your own boat round Grand Cayman
Season
Easter weekend
Nearby
- Cayman Islands Sailing ClubRight here
- Barcadere Marina (George Town, North Sound)1.1 NM away
- Harbour House Marina (chandlery & haul-out)1.1 NM away
- Hurley's Supermarket (Grand Harbour)1.6 NM away
- Foster's Airport Supermarket1.8 NM away
- Camana Bay (Foster's & dinghy access)1.9 NM away
- Japanese Gardens (South Sound)2.4 NM away
- Batabano Carnival (Grand Cayman)2.5 NM away