Jolly Harbour Valentine's Regatta

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Sports & AdventureJolly Harbour
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceFew Caribbean regattas welcome as genuinely
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Jolly Harbour Valentine's Regatta in Jolly Harbour

The Jolly Harbour Valentine's Regatta, run by the Jolly Harbour Yacht Club on the weekend before 14 February, caters to a genuinely wide range of boats from CSA-rated racers and Carriacou sloops to Lasers, Dragons and family dinghies, combining three days of round-the-cans keelboat racing with fun dinghy racing and a newer offshore race, alongside nightly shoreside parties building from a Thursday welcome to a Sunday afternoon beach party.

The Jolly Harbour Valentine's Regatta is run by the Jolly Harbour Yacht Club on the weekend immediately before 14 February each year, giving Antigua's sailing calendar a distinctly romantic-season fixture within its broader winter regatta programme.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Caribbean regattas welcome as genuinely broad a range of boats as the Valentine's Regatta does, putting hot racing yachts, family bareboats, traditional Carriacou sloops and one-design dinghies all on the same event calendar rather than concentrating exclusively on elite racing classes

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The mystery stays covered

Its full programme of nightly shoreside parties, moving through the marina, beach and Jolly Harbour's dining facilities across four consecutive evenings, also gives it a genuinely social, community character distinct from Antigua's more purely competition-focused sailing events

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The regatta's evening progression from a Thursday welcome party through to a Sunday beach party reflects an established Jolly Harbour sailing community tradition of pairing competitive racing with sustained

Water and renewal

Living ritual

multi-day social celebration

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Jolly Harbour; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Casual, breathable tropical clothing suits marina and beach spectating, with sun protection important for daytime racing viewing; evening party attire can be more relaxed given the marina...

Safety

For Jolly Harbour Valentine's Regatta, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Jolly Harbour.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

XCD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map17.06 N, 61.89 WOpen in Google Maps

Jolly Harbour, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

Nearest airportANU — V. C. Bird
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Jolly Harbour; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Jolly Harbour.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Jolly Harbour via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Jolly Harbour, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, breathable tropical clothing suits marina and beach spectating, with sun protection important for daytime racing viewing; evening party attire can be more relaxed given the marina and beachfront social settings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda 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 Jolly Harbour Valentine's Regatta?

Jolly Harbour Valentine's Regatta is listed for Past edition: 13–15 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jolly Harbour Valentine's Regatta take place?

The festival is listed in Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days 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?

Jolly Harbour, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

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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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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