Sporting Events

The Great Race

The annual Great Race from Trinidad and Tobago is usually held on the lst Saturday in July over a distance of 86 miles. Over the years the race has attracted entries from the United States, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and the Caribbean. Powerboat racing is increasing becoming popular with local designers and manufacturers making significant advances in speed and dependability. Details: Du Maurier Great Race (Carib Beer Great Race) - An Open Sea Power Boat Race By T&TPBA

• Yachting

  Yacht Services & Repairs:

  Trinidad beckons as the yachting centre of the Caribbean. Situated outside the active hurricane zone, our island provides visitors with facilities and services which are outstanding at very competitive rates. Something serious to consider...

  Tobago has long been a favourite haunt for cruisers looking for remote anchorages and quiet beaches. The Angostura/Yachting World Regatta Race Week (held in May each year) is popular with "Yachties" for its unique blend of competitive racing combined with fun and relaxation.

  Technical Services:

  Trinidad's long established industrial and manufacturing sector has produced a wide range of skills and craft that are in short supply in tourism-based economies. Maintenance and repair work is carried out efficiently and economically. Professional machine shops, custom upholstering specialists, diesel mechanics, and authorised life-raft service centres are all easily accessed. Parts can be custom cast in bronze and zinc; custom fabricated in either stainless steel, aluminium or fibre glass, as well as plating in chrome and brass. British Admiralty charts area also available.

  Competitive Advantages

  • The most competitive rates in the Caribbean
  • Outhaul and long-term storage facilities
  • Excellent local repair services
  • Well stocked chandleries
  • Services free of tax or VAT
  • Spare parts - easily imported duty free
  • State-of-the-art telecommunications
  • Teak of the highest quality - grown locally, at a fraction of US prices
  • Direct flights to major international gateways in USA, UK and Europe

  • Articles For Yachting In Trinidad and Tobago:

    • ANCHORS AWEIGH - Hauling-out and Yacht Services of Trinidad and Tobago Marine
    • Cruising Guide to Trinidad & Tobago
    • Trinidad & Tobago - Sample Itinerary only Carnival Cruise
    • Race Charter in Tobago
    • Hauling-out and Yacht Services
    • Tobago Carnival Regatta
    • Bumboat Regatta at annual Tobago Carnival Regatta
    • Race Charter in Tobago
    • Trinidad and Tobago - A Heaven For The Hurricane Season: Well-Protected Yachting Facilities In The Caribbean
    • TTSA Youth Sailing Academy - Optimist Sailing
    • Yacht Services Association of Trinidad & Tobago (YSATT)
    • The Boaters Directory
    • Customs And Immigration Regulations & Procedures for Boating and Yachting

  The Yacht Services Association of Trinidad & Tobago (YSATT) also offers match racing on their fleet of SR Maxes, and will host their international championship in June.