Leagueof their own

Year-round balmy weather makes the countries of the Caribbean perfect for sports lovers, whether you’re a spectator or taking part

From cricket to golf to cycling to sailing, there’s no better way to enjoy your favourite sporting activities than in the Caribbean.

Fairways to heaven

Golfers can see the top professionals during three PGA Tour tournaments taking place in the Caribbean in 2023 – the Puerto Rico Open in late February, the Corales Puntacana Championship in the Dominican Republic in late March and the Hero World Challenge hosted by Tiger Woods in The Bahamas in late November.

For those wanting to tee off themselves, the Caribbean is home to well over 70 golf courses, many hugging the sea. Destinations with multiple courses include the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, The Bahamas and Barbados. High-end development Cabot Saint Lucia’s Point Hardy Golf Club is due to open in 2023. Sandals’ golf courses at resorts in Jamaica, the Bahamas and Saint Lucia include green fees with stays, while visitors to St. Kitts and Nevis can play on two courses of championship standard.

anyone For CriCket?

West Indies fans don’t just like cricket, they love it! Join them as their men’s team takes on England’s double world champions in an eight-match white-ball series in December 2023, comprising three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and five T20 games, prior to a second white-ball tour in December 2024.

Run In The Sun

Take part in or watch a marathon or a 10km run in the Caribbean. The Marathon Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon both make a welcome return in 2023 after two years of virtual races. Events in May include the scenic Sea to Sea Marathon in Tobago, Antigua’s Run in

Paradise half marathon and the KLM Aruba Marathon, while the KLM Curacao Marathon is in November.

Then in December, there’s Run Barbados, the Cayman Islands Marathon, Jamaica’s Reggae Marathon and the US Virgin Islands’ St Croix International Marathon.

On Two Wheels

The Caribbean offers cyclists the chance to join tours or explore on their own, riding routes alongside palm-fringed beaches and trails through mountain rainforests.

Among road races welcoming international riders is the Tour de Guadeloupe that was first held in 1948.

For a more laid-back experience, the Jamaica Reggae Ride is a three-day escorted bike ride each April and November. Participants cover 175 miles along Jamaica’s north coast, enjoying leisurely stops en route.

Wind In Your Sails

Crew a racing yacht as the Caribbean regatta circuit returns with a full calendar in 2023. You don’t have to be experienced to take part in the events, with sailing schools offering training courses that allow novices to join crews on race days. •