Carriacou Regatta Festival forecast
Hillsborough Bay and the Grenada–Carriacou passage · Late July to early August
Sample content — not an operational product
The Carriacou Regatta Festival forecast is not yet published from the GMS forecast system. The figures on this page are illustrative and must not be used for any weather, marine or safety decision.
About this event
Workboat and yacht racing off Carriacou, with heavy small-craft traffic on the passage.
Weather sensitivities
- Conditions in the passage for spectator and support craft
- Wind strength for traditional workboats
- Tropical wave activity during the peak season
Decision thresholds
| If this happens | The organiser |
|---|---|
| Small craft advisory in effect | Restrict spectator craft movements on the passage |
| Sustained wind above 25 kt | Review workboat classes; consider postponement |
| Tropical cyclone watch for the tri-island state | Suspend the programme and secure vessels |
Typical conditions for the period
The festival falls inside the most active part of the hurricane season, so the tropical outlook is briefed daily as well as the local forecast.
Conditions in the passage are consistently rougher than in Hillsborough Bay.