Davidas King's Birthday Boat Race

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Sports & AdventureCrocus Bay
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceCrocus Bay hosts no other boat race all
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Davidas King's Birthday Boat Race in Crocus Bay

The only boat race held at Crocus Bay all season, contested each June in honor of the reigning monarch's official birthday. A Class traditional sailboats race beneath the bay's limestone cliffs, just below the well-known Da'Vida beach club, a proximity that likely explains the race's informal name, though that connection is not independently confirmed.

Crocus Bay holds a curious distinction on Anguilla's boat-racing calendar: it is the only venue on the island that hosts a race at all during the season, making this June date the sole occasion each year competitive sailing visits one of Anguilla's most scenic anchorages.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Crocus Bay hosts no other boat race all year, making this a genuinely once-a-season chance to watch traditional Anguillian sailing against a backdrop of limestone cliffs and clear water rather than the resort beaches that host most of the calendar's other fixtures

02

The mystery stays covered

The June date, timed to the monarch's official birthday, also makes it a natural stop for visitors already on-island for the season's busy early-summer racing stretch at nearby Meads Bay

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

As with all Anguillian boat racing

Water and renewal

Living ritual

crews sail traditional wooden sloops handed down through generations of island boatbuilding

The sacred route

Living ritual

competing under names and colors tied to specific families or villages

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Davidas King's Birthday Boat Race, plan transport around the exact Crocus Bay venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual beachwear is fine, but bring water shoes or sandals with grip, since Crocus Bay's shoreline is rockier than the island's main sand beaches.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Davidas King's Birthday Boat Race, stay near the part of Crocus Bay you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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, 63.07 WOpen in Google Maps

Crocus Bay, Crocus Bay, Anguilla

Nearest airportSXM — Princess Juliana
TransportFor Davidas King's Birthday Boat Race, plan transport around the exact Crocus Bay venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Davidas King's Birthday Boat Race, stay near the part of Crocus Bay you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Davidas King's Birthday Boat Race?

Davidas King's Birthday Boat Race is listed for Past edition: 22 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Davidas King's Birthday Boat Race take place?

The festival is listed in Crocus Bay, 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?

Crocus Bay, Crocus Bay, Anguilla

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

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 June
Source statusNeeds editorial review
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