Event· St Thomas· Virgin Islands (BVI, USVI and Spanish Virgins)
St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR)
18° 19.0′ N · 64° 50.5′ W · approximate
The 'Crown Jewel of Caribbean Yacht Racing', run from the St. Thomas Yacht Club on Cowpet Bay: CSA racing and cruising, IC24s, Sunfish, Hobie Waves and one-designs, and from 2027 an Open Wing Foiling class and the 100-mile Three Sheets Distance Race & Rally linking St. John, St. Croix and St. Thomas.
Practical
Position approximate: St. Thomas Yacht Club at the head of Cowpet Bay (Coast Pilot), placed from the OpenStreetMap coastline. 2027 dates: April 8-11, moved off the Easter holiday to ease flights and lodging (Caribbean Sailing Association release, 2026); 2026 was April 3-5. Notice of Race and registration open in early fall at stthomasinternationalregatta.com; co-director Pat Bailey (340) 690-6607. IC24, Sunfish and Hobie Wave charters through the St. Thomas Sailing Center. East-end anchorages and Cowpet Bay fill up that week.
Best for
Racing or spectating in April
Season
April (April 8-11, 2027)
Nearby
- Cowpet Bay Anchorage & St. Thomas Yacht Club0.1 NM away
- St. Thomas Yacht Club0.2 NM away
- Red Hook Bay Anchorage (Muller Bay)0.5 NM away
- Aqua Action Dive Center (Secret Harbour)0.6 NM away
- Christmas Cove (Great St James)0.6 NM away
- Pizza Pi (Christmas Cove)0.6 NM away
- Sunset Grille (Secret Harbour)0.6 NM away
- American Yacht Harbor (Red Hook)0.7 NM away