Event· St Croix· Virgin Islands (BVI, USVI and Spanish Virgins)
St Croix Coral Reef Swim
17° 45.6′ N · 64° 40.9′ W
An open-water swim race along the East End each November, with 1-mile, 2.4-mile and 5-mile courses; the 5-mile starts at Buck Island and everyone finishes on The Buccaneer's beach.
Practical
Coordinate from GoToStCroix's event listing. 2026 is the 30th edition; the race is typically held in early November (GoToStCroix). Expect swimmers and safety boats between Buck Island and the Buccaneer on race morning: slow down and keep a lookout.
Best for
Watching (or swimming) the reef race
Season
Early November
Nearby
- Beauregard's on the Beach (The Buccaneer)0.2 NM away
- The Mermaid at The Buccaneer0.3 NM away
- Shoys Beach0.4 NM away
- The Terrace (The Buccaneer Great House)0.4 NM away
- The Deep End (Green Cay Marina)0.6 NM away
- Green Cay Marina0.7 NM away
- Green Cay Marina Fuel Dock0.7 NM away
- Green Cay Marina Laundry & Showers0.7 NM away