Moorings Interline Regatta (And Party!) Is Back For 2022; Here’s The Schedule & Themes

It’s back! This combination sailboat regatta, party cats and themed costume parties on the islands of the British Virgin Islands.

Technically for those in the airline industry, anyone who rents a sailboat – usually a catamaran and shares it with friends – is welcome and can take part in the nightly beach parties. Take your costumes because this is indeed a great island-hopping party.

The dates are Oct. 13-18. This is before the busy winter season and at the tail end of hurricane season, tho hurricanes are rare that time of the year. Most people arrive at least a day early and stay at least another day. Here’s the schedule.

Oct. 13 – Welcoming ceremony, Moorings Regatta, Tortola, BVIs. Note: this is for regatta participants.

Oct. 14 – ABC Theme Party, Marche Bar & Grill

Oct 15 – Toga party (an Interline Regatta tradition), Coco Maya

Oct. 16 – Pirate party (another Interline Regatta tradition), Anegeda Reef Hotel

Oct. 17 – 80’s party, Leverick Bay Resort

Oct 18 – Awards ceremony, final blowout party, Pirates Bight

Interline Regatta veterans will note that this year’s theme parties are only for four days. In the past, this was a 10-day adventure as you island-hop from bar to bar.

Here’s the event’s official website: Interline Regatta BVI | The Moorings

Interline Regatta Pro Tips

• There’s no need to register or even go through the Moorings to attend any of the events. All you have to do is charter a boat and show up to the right harbor on the right day. The costumed theme parties are at night.

• There is no charge to attend any of the parties

• It is an unwritten rule to dress in the themed costumes.

• Charger rentals are available throughout the BVIs; many people use charters out of Tortola. This will cost approximately $8,000-9,000 for the week, not including the food and drinks (beer and rum!) you take on board. Catamarans can hold four to six people and you can save about a grand by sharing a cabin.

• You can fly into St. Thomas in the USVI from Miami or San Juan, or directly to the small Caribbean outpost of Tortola. Entering the BVIs requires a passport.

• Rum is cheaper than the mix in the Virgin Islands. So watch out if you’re not used to drinking rum!

• Rum also works to keep mosquitos at bay. Avon’s Skin So Soft also works wonders.

• The daytime temperatures are warm – mid 80s and can be muggy. Night are cooler but can also be muggy. You’ll need A/C on your boat.

• BVI rookies can rent charters and go but you’ll need a seasoned captain (or two) in order to get a boat. The captain also needs to be able to read a chart. More than one skipper has run around approaching an island.

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