Golden Rock Regatta

The Regatta is held annually commemorating the First Salute accorded a US vessel which took place on St. Eustatius on the 16th November 1776. Currently the fleet consists mainly of chartered yachts with Dutch and American crews. Four Races are held between the four Islands averaging around 30-40 miles per day. Two races are sailed as pursuit races with the slower boats starting first. Each day has it's own trophy. After the prizegiving on St. Eustatius a 5th race is sailed as a reverse-feeder... more