by MORISSA LINDSAY
A whopping 32 boats have officially signed up for the 2026 Barbados Sailing Week, and organisers are feeling confident that the combination of world-class racing and a boost of international participation will position the island as a leading sailing hub.
During the press conference for the Barbados Sailing Week, held yesterday at the Barbados Cruising Club in Aquatic Gap, St Michael, all indications suggest that Barbados will once again take centre stage from January 16 to 21 on the international sailing calendar.
Regatta director Marianna Polacka detailed the steady and deliberate rebuilding of the event over the past three years. She said that Barbados Sailing Week had reached a turning point after declining participation, prompting organisers to refocus on stakeholder confidence and international outreach.
“In 2023, the event stood at 15 participating yachts, including five visiting yachts, and it became clear that focused intervention was needed. Since then, our approach has been deliberate and practical, rebuilding infrastructure, rebuilding trust and bringing stakeholders back to the table to demonstrate that Barbados Sailing Week matters,” Polacka said.
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