Fiji Regatta Week 2025 is confirmed for Friday to Tuesday, 12–16 September 2025, at Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina in the Mamanuca Islands, bringing five days of relaxed racing, fun rallies, and legendary shoreside festivities that have made this gathering the South Pacific’s most beloved cruising regatta for four decades. Hosted by Musket Cove Yacht Club (MCYC) with The Yacht Sales Co. as major sponsor, the 41st edition invites an international fleet to “sail by day, party by night” in classic Fiji style, with registration now open and moorings, marina berths, and resort packages available for visiting crews and their families.
Dates, place, and how to enter
- Dates: 12–16 September 2025 (Fri–Tue), with a daily mix of on‑water events and evening socials.
- Location: Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina, Malolo Lailai, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji — a sheltered hub with berths, moorings, fuel, a general store, showers, laundry, ATM, and access to resort restaurants and bars.
- Registration: Skippers can register now via Musket Cove’s official Yacht Club & Marina page; the 2025 41st Regatta form is live, with fees FJ$150 per adult and FJ$70 per child under 12, and optional pre‑purchase of “Musket Money” tokens at FJ$7 each for bars and food kiosks.
- Plan ahead: Marina and mooring facilities are limited during regatta week; early registration and accommodation bookings are urged to avoid disappointment.
What to expect in 2025
Industry partners and sailing media confirm a packed programme much like the storied 40th anniversary in 2024, when more than 60 yachts filled the bay. Expect a balance of friendly competition and social fun:
- Daily racing and rallies tailored to a range of boat types and skill levels.
- Themed social events most evenings with prizegivings, live music, and island hospitality under the stars.
- Signature traditions such as Pirates Day, a costumed dash to nearby Beachcomber Island, and a regatta‑wide costume theme in 2025 of “Your Favourite Superhero” with prizes for the best‑dressed crews.
MCYC’s published skeleton schedule lists five consecutive dates from Fri 12 to Tue 16 September “subject to change,” aligning with sponsor and marina announcements and confirming the event rhythm for travel planning.
Why Musket Cove
Musket Cove has been a cruising magnet since the 1970s, with a deep‑water harbour, protected moorings, and a famously welcoming yacht club that requires only one thing to join — arrive in your own yacht. The resort‑marina ecosystem makes regatta week uniquely easy: race by day, then roll straight into barefoot beach bars, poolside downtime, or a spa treatment before the evening’s prizegiving. The club’s inclusive ethos has helped the regatta grow into one of Fiji’s best‑loved international sporting events, drawing sailors who return year after year for camaraderie as much as competition.
The sailing
- Courses and conditions: Expect turquoise trades and sunshine, with courses set across the Mamanuca lagoon and between nearby islands, designed to be spirited rather than punishing and suitable for cruisers and multihulls as well as keels.
- Fleet mix: From bluewater cruisers on world tours to local racers and charter cats, the starting lines reflect the Pacific’s diverse sailing culture; handicapping and fun‑run formats keep things friendly.
- Safety and logistics: MCYC coordinates briefings, safety notes, and course boards, and the marina team provides fuel and practical support between races; the general store, laundry, and showers keep crews comfortable throughout the week.
Shoreside highlights
- Welcome and prizegivings: Each night carries a social theme with live music and food, culminating in a closing celebration that toasts the week’s winners and the fleet’s shared stories.
- Pirates Day: A cherished tradition — dress the crew, hoist the Jolly Roger, and make for Beachcomber Island in full costume.
- Island life: Non‑sailors can lounge by the pool, book spa treatments, wander the beaches, or hop a snorkel trip while the fleet races, then join the party after sunset.
Costs and on‑island spending
- Entry fees: FJ$150 per adult, FJ$70 per child under 12, covering sailing and social events.
- Musket Money: Pre‑purchase tokens at FJ$7 each for easy payments at yacht club bars and food outlets; credit‑card payments incur a 3.5 percent admin fee, with bank transfer also accepted.
- Moorings and berths: Contact the marina early; capacity is finite during regatta week and fills quickly.
Getting there and practical tips
- Approaches: The Mamanucas are accessible from Port Denarau by ferry or tender; visiting yachts approach via charted passes and anchor or pick up a mooring at Musket Cove per marina instruction.
- Clearance: International arrivals must clear customs and biosecurity at designated ports such as Lautoka/Port Denarau before cruising to Musket Cove; plan paperwork and reporting prior to regatta week.
- Packing list: Reef‑safe sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, good hats, light foulies for passing showers, a handheld VHF, and costume kit for Pirates Day and the 2025 superhero theme.
Extend the adventure
Musket Cove sits within reach of world‑class cruising grounds:
- Yasawa chain: Dramatic limestone peaks, manta cleaning stations, blue lagoons, and traditional village visits.
- Malolo barrier: Kiting, snorkeling, and surfing on nearby reefs when conditions line up.
- Further afield: Great Astrolabe Reef off Kadavu for divers and spearfishers; Taveuni’s “Garden Island” for waterfalls and soft‑coral drifts if time allows post‑regatta.
Community and culture
Regatta week is as much about people as it is about sailing. The beachfront barbecue at the yacht club, nightly yarns under the palms, and shared fixes at the dock build friendships that outlast the final horn. The event also channels visitors into local businesses and showcases Fijian hospitality to a global fleet, a point celebrated by sponsors and media covering the 41st edition.
Verified details at a glance
- Event: Musket Cove Fiji Regatta Week (41st edition).
- Dates: 12–16 September 2025 (Fri–Tue).
- Place: Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina, Malolo Lailai, Mamanuca Islands.
- Host/club: Musket Cove Yacht Club & Marina.
- Major sponsor: The Yacht Sales Co..
- Registration: Open now; fees FJ$150 adult, FJ$70 child; Musket Money tokens FJ$7; capacity limited for marina/moorings.
- Programme flavour: Day races and rallies; nightly socials; Pirates Day and 2025 “Favourite Superhero” costume theme.
Raise the crew, book the berth, and chart a course to Malolo Lailai. With registrations open and dates locked, now is the time to secure a spot for a week that blends trade‑wind sailing with the friendliest parties in the South Pacific. Head to Musket Cove’s Yacht Club & Marina page to register and pre‑purchase Musket Money, line up resort packages, and get ready for five unforgettable days of sails, sunsets, and island hospitality at Fiji Regatta Week 2025.