West Fest Boat Race

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Sports & AdventureMeads Bay
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceMost of Anguilla's boat races are named for
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

West Fest Boat Race in Meads Bay

A June boat race at Meads Bay paired with West Fest's Caribbean Cookout, food stalls between the Carimar and Blanchards resorts run by residents representing islands across the Caribbean now living in Anguilla. Organized by a West End community group and revived with the Anguilla Boat Racing Association, it swaps between A and B Class racing year to year alongside the food festival.

West Fest began as a way to put Anguilla's own diversity on a plate: a Caribbean Cookout held along Meads Bay, between the Carimar and Blanchards resort properties, where stalls run by residents from across the Caribbean serve dishes from their home islands.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Most of Anguilla's boat races are named for people, memorials or holidays

02

The mystery stays covered

West Fest instead takes its name from a food festival, making the pairing of a Caribbean Cookout with competitive traditional sailing genuinely unusual on the island's racing calendar

03

The city starts moving

Visitors get dishes representing several Caribbean nations resident in Anguilla alongside A or B Class sailboats racing just offshore, all within the same short stretch of sand between the Carimar and Blanchards properties

04

The water draws everyone in

The race's class changes from year to year, so confirming ahead of time whether it is an A or B Class fixture is worth doing

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The cookout reflects Anguilla's resident Caribbean community

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with stalls run by people preparing dishes from their home islands rather than a single national cuisine

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For West Fest Boat Race, plan transport around the exact Meads Bay venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual beach attire suits the setting: swimwear, a cover-up or light clothing, and comfortable sandals for walking the sand between food stalls and the shoreline.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For West Fest Boat Race, stay near the part of Meads 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 map18.18 N, 63.14 WOpen in Google Maps

Meads Bay, Meads Bay, Anguilla

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

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Meads Bay via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Meads Bay, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual beach attire suits the setting: swimwear, a cover-up or light clothing, and comfortable sandals for walking the sand between food stalls and the shoreline.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Anguilla and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is West Fest Boat Race?

West Fest Boat Race is listed for Past edition: 14 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does West Fest 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?

Official source linked. 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

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 statusOfficial source linked
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