ANNUAL EVENTS
ST. THOMAS CARNIVAL
This is the first celebration of the year where you, your family and friends can enjoy music, dances, savory food and entertainment on the island.
KIDS HAND LINE FISHING TOURNAMENT
The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club hosts an annual tournament in July for kids to be introduced to the wonderful world of fishing at our own American Yacht Harbor. Kids are supplied with hand lines and other items helping them compete for the biggest fish. Different age categories are awarded prizes for the largest catch.
ANNUAL VIRGIN ISLANDS BILLFISH TOURNAMENT FOR HAITI
Hosted at American Yacht Harbor this tournament raises money to benefit the Ensemble Scholaire Pere Basile Moreau Secondary School in Port au Prince.
USVI OPEN/ATLANTIC BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT
USVI Open – Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament (ABMT) is the best catch and release tournament on the island. It is sponsored in part by American Yacht Harbor and has been around for over 40 years. The tournament benefits the Marine Vocational Program which starts off teaching students to swim, sail, scuba dive, and fish among other skills leading them into training programs for future employment in the industry. The tournament includes MarlinFest which boasts many fun activities and Wet N’ Wild Center Console Tournament that allows anglers to compete by IGFA rules for points. Usually held in August or September check out their website for more information.
US VIRGIN ISLANDS PARADISE JAM
Before the college basketball season starts you are invited to come join a tournament broadcasted live on TV that showcases all of the men and women’s college talent. The tournament happens the week before Thanksgiving, giving teams a chance to play ball on a beautiful island setting. Visit the Paradise Jam site for more information.