12 May 2026

A resounding success for the 2026 Skippers Cup in the BVI

The 2026 Skippers Cup, organised by Skippers magazine and Voile Evasion, took place in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from 2 to 9 May.

The event brought together more than 40 participants across seven crews aboard Sunsail 424 yachts, setting sail from the Tortola base.

This week of sailing was marked by an exceptional atmosphere amongst the crews, daily regattas and a packed programme of exploration in the heart of the British Virgin Islands.

With a mix of competition, adventure, incredible scenery and moments of camaraderie, this 2026 edition will undoubtedly remain a wonderful memory for all participants.

The competition was won by François Bopp on Maracas, followed by Sébastien Aubord on Andiamo and Christian Willi on Balboa Blue.

Participants also enjoyed numerous aperitifs and meals organised especially for the occasion, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Every morning, they were also able to enjoy yoga sessions overlooking the sea led by Megan Marcelle, offering the perfect balance between sailing, sport, relaxation and well-being.

See below for the best photos and the video produced by John de Krew production, and relive the adventure live via the Voile Evasion and Skippers magazine Instagram accounts.

The next edition will take place in 2028; please contact Fabienne if you have any questions or are interested.

Highlight Skippers cup 2026 in the BVI's

A big thank you to the participants for their comments below: 

  • A wonderful experience in an exceptional region, with a great atmosphere throughout the week. The event will remain a wonderful memory. A big thank you to the entire organising team and everyone involved!
  • The organising team were very dedicated, warm and always on hand. A big thank you for this memorable experience in the BVI!
  • It would be hard to do better
  • A wonderful atmosphere and excellent moments of camaraderie throughout the week. The sponsored evenings were particularly appreciated, thank you!
  • Thank you to the organisers for their dedication and for being there for everyone. It was a real pleasure to share this wonderful event with them

With regattas, catamaran sailing, exploring the British Virgin Islands and opportunities to socialise with fellow sailing enthusiasts, the Skippers Cup reaffirms its status year after year as a must-attend event for cruising and regatta enthusiasts in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

Discover also with Voile Evasion our sailing and catamaran cruises, regattas, sailing events and sailing holidays departing from Switzerland to the Caribbean, Croatia, Greece, Italy, the French Riviera and many other destinations accessible by plane, train or car.

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19 March 2026

The 2026 Skippers Cup in the BVI is fast approaching

The 4th edition of the Skippers Cup, organised by the magazine and Voile Evasion, is just around the corner!!

It will take place from 2 to 9 May 2026 in the British Virgin Islands.

For this week-long race-cruise in the British Virgin Islands, the one-design fleet of charter yachts will consist of eight Sunsail 41s: these brand-new yachts are very comfortable and spacious, and offer excellent performance for cruising boats.