Bequia Easter Regatta

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Religious & SpiritualPort Elizabeth/Bequia
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe regatta stands out for pairing serious
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Bequia Easter Regatta in Port Elizabeth/Bequia

The Bequia Easter Regatta is a four-day sailing and shoreside festival based in Port Elizabeth, combining traditional local double-ender boat racing with international yacht racing. Organized by the volunteer-run Bequia Sailing Club for more than 35 years, it grew from a Whitsun Weekend event into one of the best-known small-island regattas in the southern Caribbean.

For more than 35 years, Easter weekend on Bequia has meant one thing above all else: sails filling Admiralty Bay as the island's own double-ender sailboats race alongside visiting yachts from across the Caribbean and beyond, all organized by a small band of volunteers with no larger commercial backer than the Bequia Sailing Club itself.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The regatta stands out for pairing serious international yacht competition with a distinctly local sailing tradition: double-ender boats, built in the same style Bequian shipwrights have used for generations, race alongside larger visiting yachts drawn from across the Caribbean and beyond

02

The mystery stays covered

Bequia's identity as a boatbuilding and seafaring island runs directly through the event, organized entirely by the Bequia Sailing Club's volunteers rather than a commercial operator

03

The city starts moving

Over more than three decades it moved from a smaller Whitsun Weekend gathering to an Easter-weekend fixture recognized regionally as one of the strongest small-island regattas in the southern Caribbean

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The regatta grows out of Bequia's long boatbuilding and seafaring heritage

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with local double-ender sailboats

The sacred route

Living ritual

a design refined by generations of island shipwrights

The local code

Living ritual

racing as a core event alongside modern yacht classes

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Volunteer organization through the Bequia Sailing Club reflects the event's roots as a community-driven celebration of the island's maritime skill rather than a purely commercial regatta

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Casual sailing or beach wear suits the event, including sun-protective clothing and deck shoes for anyone racing or crewing. Evenings by the water can turn breezy, so a light layer helps for...

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

XCD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map13.01 N, 61.23 WOpen in Google Maps

Port Elizabeth/Bequia, Caribbean, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Nearest airportSVD — Argyle
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Port Elizabeth/Bequia via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Port Elizabeth/Bequia, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearCasual sailing or beach wear suits the event, including sun-protective clothing and deck shoes for anyone racing or crewing. Evenings by the water can turn breezy, so a light layer helps for shoreside events after sunset.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Bequia Easter Regatta?

Bequia Easter Regatta is listed for Past edition: 2–6 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bequia Easter Regatta take place?

The festival is listed in Port Elizabeth/Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 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?

Port Elizabeth/Bequia, Caribbean, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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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Official URLbequiaregatta.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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