Mailliouhana Whit Monday Boat Race

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Sports & AdventureMeads Bay

DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking

Duration1 dayListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceNamed for the same headland that gives Meads

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Mailliouhana Whit Monday Boat Race in Meads Bay

An A Class boat race on Meads Bay held each Whit Monday, the moveable Christian holiday fifty days after Easter, named for the Malliouhana headland anchoring this coastline. Traditional wooden sailboats crewed by up to a dozen sailors race close enough to shore for beach-chair viewing, typically a day after the neighboring Mayor Solaire Cup turns the same stretch of sand into a weekend-long racing hub.

Anguilla's boat-racing season traces back to necessity rather than spectacle: in the early twentieth century, islanders built wooden sloops by hand to carry men to St.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

Named for the same headland that gives Meads Bay's flagship resort its name, this race pairs naturally with the Mayor Solaire Cup held on the same beach the day before, so visitors who come for one race routinely catch both within 24 hours

The mystery stays covered

Falling on Whit Monday, a fixed public holiday, it draws a built-in crowd of beachgoers already gathered at the resorts lining the bay

The city starts moving

Unlike Anguilla's marquee August fixtures, this early-summer race keeps a smaller, more local rhythm, close-quarters racing viewable without leaving your beach towel

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Boats race under individual names

Water and renewal

Living ritual

colors and crews with decades-old followings

The sacred route

Living ritual

a tradition rooted in Anguilla's early twentieth-century sailing and boatbuilding culture

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Getting to Mailliouhana Whit Monday Boat Race works best when arrival and return routes are decided before the busiest part of the day.

What to wear

Casual beachwear works fine, swimsuit, cover-up, sandals, with a hat and reef-safe sunscreen for the open shoreline. A light rash guard or shirt helps if you plan to wade in for a closer...

Safety

Mailliouhana Whit Monday Boat Race is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Meads Bay you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

XCD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.23 N, 63.12 W Open in Google Maps

Meads Bay, Meads Bay, Anguilla

Nearest airportSXM — Princess Juliana

TransportGetting to Mailliouhana Whit Monday Boat Race works best when arrival and return routes are decided before the busiest part of the day.

Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Meads Bay you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Meads Bay via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Meads Bay, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare fares Festival gearCasual beachwear works fine, swimsuit, cover-up, sandals, with a hat and reef-safe sunscreen for the open shoreline. A light rash guard or shirt helps if you plan to wade in for a closer look at the boats.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Anguilla and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mailliouhana Whit Monday Boat Race?

Mailliouhana Whit Monday Boat Race is listed for Past edition: 7 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mailliouhana Whit Monday Boat Race take place?

The festival is listed in Meads 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?

Meads Bay, Meads Bay, 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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Mailliouhana Whit Monday Boat Race

Mailliouhana Whit Monday Boat Race in Meads Bay

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Meads Bay, Meads Bay, Anguilla

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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