Watch St. Augustine Race Week (SARW) with Florida Water Tours 

Watch St. Augustine Race Week (SARW) with Florida Water Tours 

Join us on our spectator vessel during opening weekend for the Youth Sailing Regatta 

From March 22nd to March 29th, 2025, St. Augustine’s waterways will be transformed into a vibrant sailing hub, perfect for sailors and spectators alike — it’s St. Augustine Race Week (SARW)! And the city-wide sailing celebration offers multiple exciting events, including ocean racing, river racing, bayfront racing and a youth regatta, where young sailors will have the chance to sail and compete for the first time on Salt Run. Events take place at the Municipal Marina downtown and the St. Augustine Yacht Club on Anastasia Island. Sailors will compete along the waterways of the city’s Bayfront, on Salt Run, in the Tolomato River and on the Atlantic Ocean. It’s eight great days of warm ocean, friendly people and hot competition — and you’re invited! We here at Florida Water Tours are excited to be a SARW sponsor and host a spectator cruise for the Youth Sailing Regatta during opening weekend. 

This year’s 2025 SARW 420 Youth Sailing Regatta will take place on Saturday, March 22nd at 11:30am and Sunday, March 23rd at 9:30am. Youth sailors will race both days on Salt Run, and Florida Water Tours’ SARW Spectator Cruise – Youth Regatta will catch all the thrilling excitement from aboard our vessel, Island Breeze. Comfortably shaded, with a head onboard for your convenience, this 3.5-hour cruise will be positioned in the best place possible for viewing the races — and we’ll keep your safety as our top priority. This cruise is BYOB, so feel free to bring a small cooler and your favorite snacks and beverages. We also have snack boxes available for preorder, prepared by Floating Food Co. Select your favorite delectable treats at checkout, or give us a call at least 48 hours before your cruise, and we’ll have your Snack at Sea ready for you onboard! Charcuterie Boxes, Dessert Boxes, Brunch Boxes and more are available. 

We’d love to have you onboard for one or both days, and this year, we are offering a 2-Day Ticket at a discounted rate. Space is limited, so reserve your spot on the Spectator Cruise now. For a 1-day adult pass, ages 13+, tickets are $29. For a 2-day adult pass, tickets are only $39! If you want to cruise with us and spectate for both days, select the “Book March 22nd 11:30am” button here, and choose the Adult (Both Days) ticket. We’ll save your spot for Saturday and Sunday. Children ages 5-12 are free to ride this year (kiddos younger than 5 years old are not recommended).

This cruise will depart from the Lighthouse Floating Boat Dock, next to St. Augustine Yacht Club. Please arrive 15 minutes before the time of departure to accommodate the check-in process, as well as the mandatory safety briefing. Wear comfortable clothing and sensible shoes (no heels please). And don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions. Call Jess at 904-827-7728 or email jess@flwatertours.com. 

After-race parties, free live music and awesome food and beverages are available all weekend long at the SARW Events Tent at the Municipal Marina downtown. Sailors, spectators and party people, we hope you’ll join us on land and at sea. Reserve your spots today!

By booking this tour, you are donating to our non-profit Florida Water Warriors, which provides experiential learning opportunities for underserved students and community members within northeast coastal Florida. A percentage from every ticket sold is put towards this educational program, and we thank you so much for your support! To learn more about our non-profit or to make an additional donation, please visit FloridaWaterWarriors.org. Only $10 sponsors a student, giving them an education in conservation they’ll enjoy for a lifetime.