James Ronald Webster Day Boat Race

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Sports & AdventureAround the island
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceFew of Anguilla's memorial boat races
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

James Ronald Webster Day Boat Race in Around the island

A B Class around-the-island boat race held each March 2nd, James Ronald Webster's birthday, honouring the Father of the Nation who led the 1967 Anguillian Revolution and secured the island's independence from Saint Kitts. a fitting tribute given the scale of the political legacy the race was created to honour each year.

James Ronald Webster Day's boat race honours the single most significant political figure in modern Anguillian history, a man affectionately remembered as the Father of the Nation for his role leading the 1967 Anguillian Revolution.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few of Anguilla's memorial boat races connect to a figure of such singular political significance: Webster didn't just contribute to the island's culture, he led the 1967 Revolution that defined Anguilla's entire modern political existence

02

The mystery stays covered

The race's around-the-island format, circling the full territory rather than a short course, mirrors the scale of that legacy in a way few other tributes on the island's calendar can match

03

The city starts moving

No other tribute race on the island's calendar carries comparable national political weight behind its name

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race is deliberately timed to James Ronald Webster's March 2nd birthday rather than the anniversary of the 1967 Revolution

Water and renewal

Living ritual

framing the tribute around his life rather than solely the political event he is best known for

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Around the island to work differently.

What to wear

Casual, sun-ready clothing suited to a day tracking a long-distance around-the-island race from various coastal vantage points.

Safety

At James Ronald Webster Day Boat Race, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Around the island, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

XCD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.22 N, 63.06 WOpen in Google Maps

Around the island, National, Anguilla

Nearest airportSAV — Savannah Hilton Head
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Around the island to work differently.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Around the island, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is James Ronald Webster Day Boat Race?

James Ronald Webster Day Boat Race is listed for Past edition: 2 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does James Ronald Webster Day Boat Race take place?

The festival is listed in Around the island, Anguilla. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Around the island, National, Anguilla

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusNeeds editorial review
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