Entries are officially open for one of the Caribbean’s premier sailing events, the 2026 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for April 3–5, 2026, at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. The event will be preceded by the popular Round the Rocks Race on April 2, which takes competitors on a scenic and tactical circumnavigation of nearby St. John.
Now in its 52nd year, STIR is known for blending high-caliber competition with the easygoing spirit of island hospitality. Racers from across the Caribbean, North America, and Europe gather each spring to compete in one of the region’s most scenic and welcoming venues.
“Sailors can look forward to the best in handicap and one-design racing on round-the-islands and round-the-buoy courses professionally set by some of the best race management in the world,” said co-director Pat Bailey, who organizes the event alongside Greer Scholes. “In 2026, we will host the second annual IC24 Caribbean Championship as part of STIR. This top-quality racing we match with friendliness, hospitality, and an equally popular club-run event ashore. As we like to say, ‘We love it here,’ and we invite you to enter now and race with us in March.”
STIR 2026 will feature racing under CSA (Caribbean Sailing Association), IRC, ORC, and Multihull handicaps, with divisions for Racing, Cruising, CSA Bareboat, and One Design fleets, including IC24s, Diam 24s, Hobie Waves, and other eligible classes 19 feet or longer.
The one-stop venue at the St. Thomas Yacht Club provides easy logistics and an unmatched Caribbean beachfront atmosphere. Competitors and guests can expect the club’s signature mix of precision race management, lively social events, and a community of sailors who return year after year.
Early entry discounts are available through January 31, 2026, with a $170 registration fee for all classes. From February 1 to April 1, entry fees rise to $340 for most classes, $240 for IC24s and Diam 24s, and $150 for Hobie Waves.
Whether you’re a pro campaigner or a weekend sailor ready to test your mettle in turquoise seas, the 2026 St. Thomas International Regatta promises top-tier racing and the warm welcome that has long defined sailing in the Virgin Islands.
For details and registration, visit yachtscoring.com/emenu/50483.
