Summer Festival · Sandy Ground
Sir Emile Gumbs Boat Race
Summer Festival
Sir Emile Gumbs Boat Race
Vibes
Cultural Boat racing Caribbean pride National sport Family friendly Beach vibes
When & where
📅Monday, August 3, 2026
🕐Race starts from 12:30 PM — island time applies
About

The national sport on the national holiday. Anguilla's handcrafted wooden racing boats take to Road Bay while the whole island lines the shore. Fast, loud, and completely electric — this is the heart of carnival.

Location
Sir Emile Gumbs Boat Race
Sandy Ground · Anguilla
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