Roseau, Dominica: The Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services (PAYS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism is all set to host the “PAYS Dominica Yachting Festival” carded for March 19-26, 2023. Dominica Festivals shared the event calendar for 2023 and it will be celebrated under the theme- “Celebrating Yachting in our Communities”.
Know here: “PAYS Dominica Yachting Festival” event calendar 2023:
ON SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2023:
- 8:00am – All Day Registration of Yachts- PAYS Event Building
- Live Entertainment and Complimentary Welcome Rum Punch
- Vendor’s Market
- 7:00pm – Welcome Cocktail Reception- Cabrits Resort and Spa
- Entertainment- A taste of Dominica’s culture
ON MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023:
- 9:00 am- Tour to Syndicate Nature Trails and Waterfalls
- 3:00pm- Indian River Tour
- Creole food and Bush Rum sampling- Indian River Bush Bar
- Entertainment: Kalinago Experience
ON TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023:
- 6:00am- Hiking Tour to the Boiling Lake
- 9:00am- Adventure Tour of the Roseau Valley, Tour of Capital, Roseau
- 7:00pm- Barbecue Pool Party- Petit Miami, Citronier
- Entertainment: Calypso Night
ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023:
- 9:00am Northern Treasures Tour
- 7:00pm Games Night and Barbeque- PAYS Events Building
- Entertainment: Paix Bouche Cultural Group and live local music
ON THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023:
- 9:00am- Open Class Yacht Race- Prince Rupert’s Bay
- 10:00am- Cabrits National Park/ Fort Shirley Tour
- 7:00pm- Yachter’s/Sailor’s Potluck Dinner- PAYS Events Building and Purple Turtle Beach Club
- Entertainment: A unique mix of traditional dance and modern music (Capuchin Cultural Group and live local music)
ON FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023:
9:00am- Yachter’s/Sailors Community Service Day
- Lion Fish Hunt and Under Water Clean Up
- Prince Rupert Bay Beach Clean Up
- Distribution of Food Hampers
- Community House Repairs and Painting Project
- Tree Planting Project
7:00pm- Lion Fish/ Seafood Dinner- PAYS Event’s Building
- After Party- Purple Turtle Beach Club
- Entertainment: Dominica’s signature Bouyon music
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023:
- 8:00am- Morning Market and Local Cooking Experience, Portsmouth
- 1:00pm- Beach Games and Fun Day- Purple Turtle Beach
- 6:00pm- Seafood Lime – Toucarie. Enjoy various local seafood dishes, bush rums and cocktails and vibrant music all along the Toucarie Bay
ON SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023:
- 8:00am- Church Service
- 11:00am- Sip and Paint Event
- 7:00pm- Farewell Dinner and Awards/ Prize Giving Ceremony- Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park
Seabird Happy Hour – Daily, 5pm to 7pm
What a glorious day it was at Purple Turtle Beach in Portsmouth today! It’s finally time for the PAYS Dominica Yachting Festival. Hiking tours, game nights, barbecues, a yacht race, community service activities, seafood lyme, Kalinago experience, cultural explosions, live music, local cuisine, and many more activities are all included in the festival.
People can join for an unforgettable experience from March 19th to March 23rd in Dominica under the theme “Celebrating Yatching in Our Communities.
It’s Dominica’s yachting festival. The Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services (PAYS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism of Dominica officially kicked off the season with a media launch yesterday.
From March 19th to 26th, patrons can Discover Dominica with PAYS through various tours, and cuisine experiences, and give back to our key yachting communities with beach cleanups and fun days.
