Sail the Caribbean Sea

Does the sight of dazzling white sails on azure blue waters capture your attention?

If so, why not place yourself in this scene by competing in the friendliest regatta on the sailing circuit, the Angostura Sail Week in Tobago. In its 25th year, this event captures “the Spirit of Racing” with its perfect blend of offshore rivalry and on-shore revelry on 13th to 18th May. This week of serious, not so serious and fun sailing enhances the regatta’s reputation of attracting both regional and international sailors.

Held in the southwest of the island on the Caribbean Sea with winds fluctuating between 12 and 20 knots with the occasional gust hitting 24 knots, conditions for competitive sailing could not be better. Each race lasts three to four hours with five different categories depending on the type of yacht you decide to sail.

The Opening Ceremony begins on Sunday evening before the first race commences bright and early on Monday morning. After the adrenaline of the opening race you can analyse the results over Angostura Rum Punch, listening to the soft sounds of soca music and watching the sun set over the tropical beach of Store Bay. On Tuesday you can improve on your performance or suntan results from yesterday before adjourning to the Regatta Village for more relaxation or partying.

Wednesday is spent at Coral Lagoon, otherwise known as No Mans Land where you can soak in the balmy lagoon, participate in onshore sporting activities and eat the island’s traditional Roti dish. Thursday is another chance to maintain your title or snatch it from another crew with Friday being your last chance to excel before the Prize Giving Ceremony in the evening where you can party the night away at the End of Regatta Party.