Immerse in a 5-Day Women-focused Sailing Camp at St. Thomas: A Perfect Blend of Learning, Racing, and Revelry

For the second consecutive year, the St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) is hosting the Women’s Regatta Camp amidst the captivating turquoise waters and steady tradewinds of the U.S. Virgin Islands, the ‘Caribbean Yachting Destination of the Year’ 2025. Scheduled from January 26-31, 2026, the camp promises to be more than a maritime event. It beckons individual sailors and full teams alike, offering an enticing blend of intense training by globally accomplished women sailors, match-racing in the sturdy IC24s—retrofitted J/24s designed for focused team coordination and maximizing race execution, and of course, the excitement of round-the-island racing.

The Women’s Regatta Camp, however, is not just about sailing. Balancing instruction with island banter, it incorporates off-the-water activities like savoring lunch at the charming floating pizzeria near Christmas Cove, and an evening of convivial restaurant dining on neighboring St. John. Indeed, Bobby Brooks, the STSC executive director, captures the essence of the camp by emphasizing its focus on creating a platform where women sailors can learn, compete, and grow together as part of an extraordinary maritime community.

Whether you’re a team trying to up your sailing game, an individual looking to delve into the world of sailing, or a seasoned sailor seeking new challenges, the Women’s Regatta Camp at St. Thomas offers a wonderfully inclusive and experientially rich opportunity to sail, learn and make new connections.