A multisport event on the island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands
Two days of running, swimming, and paddleboarding races, with beach parties and plenty of down-time for family fun too!
REGISTRATION OPEN
SAIL | RUN | SWIM | PADDLE
Horizon Yacht Charters is teaming up with Drowned Island Challenge again this year to offer a unique one-of a kind sail-and-compete week!
Charter Dates: May 28th- 2nd June
Onboard one of Horizon’s pristine charter catamarans
The options:
By the cabin Charter:
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- 5-night sailing charter on an immaculate Horizon catamaran
- Personal Captain and Cook onboard your vessel
- Private en-suite double cabin for you, or you and your partner
- Two onboard meals per day
- Competition entry
- SUP rental
Private Charter:
- Vessel Rental
- Competition Entry
- SUP Rental
- Optional Crew
Take a look at the trip itinerary here Itinerary
RUN | SWIM | PADDLE | STAY
Anegada Beach Club is host venue for the Drowned Island Challenge. Experience "glamping" in the Beachfront Palapa Retreats or stay in one of their garden/pool side rooms.
The restaurant serves breakfast through dinner daily and the famous Anegada lobster is on the menu as well as other fine dining options, local favourites and tasty snacks. Wind own after the racing on the beach, swimming pool, or the spa.
20% discount at Anegada Beach Club for all competitors
Inaugural Event Crowns Winners
The inaugural Drowned Island Challenge took place on Anegada the weekend of June 7 and 8. Six events took place over two days - two runs, two swims, a paddleboard race and a Beach Beer mile. Competitors from Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and the BVI took part.
BVI residents Oscar McCall and Kitty Daniels took the overall Poseidon and Amphitrite awards for the top performances in the five qualifying races which didn’t include the Beach Beer Mile. There were individual awards for the top male and female runners, swimmers, and paddlers.
Island Birds Discount
Island Birds is offering up to a 15% discount for direct flights to Anegada from Puerto Rico, St Thomas and St Croix for registered competitors. See rates…
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Balance{d} Breakfast Day Two
Balance Nutrition Studio will be providing a power breakfast on day two of the Challenge. After the 7k run from Anegada Beach Club to Lobster Trap, Balance will be providing Balance{d} smoothies and energy snacks before we head into the swim (and then the paddleboard race). Find out more about Balance’s wellness programmes that offer nutrition,…
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Event returns For 2026
The second Drowned Island Challenge, a two-day multisport event on the island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands will take place on May 30 & 31, 2026. Six events will be held over the two days – two runs (12km and 7.5km), two swims (1km each), and two paddleboard races (4.5km each). A bonus Beach Bar…
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