With over 2000 visiting ships, Kiel Week is billed as the biggest sailing event in the world. Held in the last full week in June (this year 22-30 June 2013) in Kiel, Germany. Kiel Week will see over 3 million visitors, not just a sailing event it is also a music festival too with stages all over the city.
Block Island is situated about 13 miles south of the Rhode Island coast in New England. It is protected by The Nature Conservancy and a popular Summer destination for holidaymakers and host to Block Island Race Week,
The Old Gaffers Festival is an annual event which takes place at Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. This year it will be running from Friday 31st May 2013 until Sunday 2nd June 2013 and it will also be celebrating 50 years.
The Round the Island Race has been scheduled a little earlier this year on 1st June 2013. You still have a few days to enter, but standard entries will close at midnight on Saturday 11th May 2013.
Annapolis Sailboat Show Spring edition will be held from Friday 26th April through to Sunday 28th April 2013 and will cover a number of locations including the Annapolis City Dock, Ego Alley and Susan Campbell Park.
One thing we cannot accuse the sailing world of being is inactive! Here is a chronological list of some of the important sailing dates, sailing regattas and boat show taking place around the world: Sailing Dates USA January Quantum Key West Race Week, Key West, Florida Seattle Boat Show, Seattle, Washington New York Boat Show, … Read more
Heineken Regatta Now in its 33rd year, the Heineken Regatta, one of the most famous regattas in the world, will be transforming the island of St. Maarten into an international sailing venue from 28th February to 3rd March 2013. This is the Caribbean’s biggest sailing event and is again celebrating top-notch sailing with musical events, … Read more
Jolly Harbour Valentine’s Regatta, Antigua, which takes places from February 14-16, 2014 is celebrating its 21st anniversary – and with some style!
Considered to be one of the greatest offshore races in the world, the 68th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2012 takes competitors on the annual challenge of 628 nautical miles through some of the most turbulent seas and difficult conditions crews will ever have to face. Only those with a true passion for sailing in the most adverse weather, plus a totally fearless disposition can handle this bluewater classic.
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