July 29th - August 6th, 2001 |
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Short History
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 The CARRIACOU Regatta Committee was established in 1965 by the late Linton. J. Riggs a Jamanician born Yachts man who settled here in the early 50's.The festival which began as a mere boat racing event and held over the Emancipation weekend each year has now grown to include a large number of Sporting and Cultural activities. The main aim of the festival is to pertpetuate the indigenous art of Boat Building handed down to us by our Irish and Scottish Ancestors. The Regatta Race events focuses mainly on the locally built 'Workboats' with some ten different classes of Boats ranging from 14 to 35 feet in length. A number of Islands participate in the workboart aspect of the festival. Carriacou, Petite Martinique, Antigua, Tobago, Bequia, Canounan, Martinique.  Yacht racing is also a principal part of the events. Other Highlights of the Festival are the NCB/Regatta Cultural Festival; The Miss Aquaval Queen Show Numerous Onshore Sporting Events including the Donkey race, Greasy pole, Football and Netball Competitions and more. This year, the Festival runs from July 29th commencing with the Official Opening Ceremony and ends on August 6th with the Official Price Giving Ceremony. |
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Events Calendar
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OFFICIAL OPENING SUNDAY JULY 29th.
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Information & photos are supplied by the CARRIACOU Regatta Committee - For more information please write to ccouregatta@caribsurf.com or phone / fax (473) 443-7930 |
