Carriacou Regatta Festival

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Sports & AdventureCarriacou
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceCarriacou's shipwrights remain
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Carriacou Regatta Festival in Carriacou

Carriacou Regatta races traditional wooden sailing sloops built in the island's own boatyards over several summer days, celebrating a boatbuilding heritage recognised across the Eastern Caribbean. Onshore music, food and community events turn Windward and Hillsborough into a temporary festival hub, giving visitors direct access to a still-functioning traditional boatbuilding culture seen racing rather than displayed in a museum.

Carriacou Regatta gathers traditional wooden sailing sloops built in the island's own boatyards for a multi-day regatta each summer, celebrating a boatbuilding heritage that has made Carriacou one of the most historically significant small-craft construction centres in the Eastern Caribbean.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Carriacou's shipwrights remain internationally recognised within traditional wooden boat circles, and the regatta gives that living craft a genuine competitive showcase, working sloops built on the island's own beaches racing against each other, rather than confining the tradition to static heritage displays or commercial fishing use alone

02

The mystery stays covered

Multiple boat categories, from larger traditional sloops to smaller open craft, give the regatta a competitive range most single-class regattas do not attempt, and its onshore cultural programme extends the event into a full community festival beyond the racing itself

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Traditional wooden sloops raced in the regatta are built by Carriacou's own boatbuilders using techniques passed down within families over generations

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Carriacou Regatta Festival, plan transport around the exact Carriacou venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, sun-protective clothing suits shore-based viewing and onshore festival areas; comfortable footwear for standing and walking along the coastal viewing points.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Carriacou Regatta Festival, stay near the part of Carriacou 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 map12.48 N, 61.44 WOpen in Google Maps

Carriacou, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada

Nearest airportGND — Maurice Bishop
TransportFor Carriacou Regatta Festival, plan transport around the exact Carriacou venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Carriacou Regatta Festival, stay near the part of Carriacou you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Carriacou via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Carriacou, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, sun-protective clothing suits shore-based viewing and onshore festival areas; comfortable footwear for standing and walking along the coastal viewing points.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Grenada 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 Carriacou Regatta Festival?

Carriacou Regatta Festival is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Carriacou Regatta Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Carriacou, Grenada. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual 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?

Carriacou, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada

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
Source statusOfficial source linked
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