Visiting Montego Bay by yacht

When to come, the Pineapple Cup race, the hurricane damage to the yacht club and how to get to Montego Bay. Hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November.

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Seasons

When to come

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November. An average season has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes (NOAA, 1991 to 2020).

Month	Daily high	Rain
December	30.2 C	81.4 mm
January	29.8 C	76.6 mm
February	30.0 C	41.8 mm
March	30.5 C	59.0 mm
April	31.4 C	63.8 mm
October	32.2 C	158.5 mm

Montego Bay Sangster station, WMO climate normals for 1991 to 2020. October is the wettest month.

Events

Events with dates

Pineapple Cup, Miami to Montego Bay

Starts 10 April 2027. The course is 811 nautical miles. Skippers meeting 9 April, Jamaica Night 15 April, awards ceremony presented by the Montego Bay Yacht Club 18 April. The organiser says the race has run every other year since 1961.

Hurricane damage

Berths after Hurricane Melissa

Montego Bay Yacht Club

The club's fundraising appeal says Hurricane Melissa destroyed its dock and a major section of the clubhouse roof. Call the club on +1 876 979 8038 before you plan a visit.

North coast

The Jamaica Tourist Board says the northern coast is the preferred point of entry. The southern coast has more reefs and needs careful attention.

Ashore and getting here

By air

Sangster International Airport

The club says the normal time by car from the airport is half an hour. Allow longer at peak times.

Entry

Visas and clearance

PICA publishes visa rules by country. The Jamaica Tourist Board says arriving vessels and crew complete inspections before moving elsewhere. Check the rules for your passport.

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