Every summer, communities of Caribbean and St. Kitts and Nevis expats across New York and the broader United States mark their calendars for one of the most anticipated social gatherings of the season: the Sandy Point Benevolent Society (SPBS) Inc.’s iconic Annual All-White Boat Ride. For 2026, the beloved community event will return to Flushing, Queens, opening its doors to attendees from all backgrounds to celebrate connection, culture, and shared heritage.
Hosted by members and friends of the New York-based SPBS, the gathering is more than just a social outing—it is a key fundraising event organized by a network of alumni with deep roots in St. Kitts and Nevis. SPBS is an official 501(c) non-profit organization founded by former students of Sandy Point High School, which has since been renamed the Charles E. Mills Secondary School. The group’s membership draws alumni from communities across St. Kitts and Nevis, including Halfway Tree, Sandy Point, Fig Tree, Newton Ground, St Paul’s, and Dieppe Bay, united by their shared school history and commitment to supporting their community.
This year’s all-white themed boat ride will set sail from World’s Fair Marina, located at 1 Marina Road, Flushing, Queens, NY 11368, on Saturday, June 27, 2026. General admission is priced at $65 per person, with all proceeds going toward the non-profit’s community programming and initiatives.
Attendees can expect a full evening of entertainment: pre-boarding tailgate activities will kick off at 5:00 PM, followed by boarding beginning at 6:30 PM. The boat will cruise from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with plenty of space for dancing to a curated soundtrack from popular DJs Trauma and Renee. A wide selection of food will be available throughout the evening, alongside a fully stocked cash bar for beverage purchases.
Tickets are available for purchase through the Eventbrite platform, or directly from any SPBS member. For direct inquiries and ticket arrangements, attendees can contact any of the following representatives: Mervyn Richardson at 914-374-3381, Desmond Warner at 917-903-6185, Trevor Duggins at 917-560-1262, Collette Joseph at 917-497-5272, Tony Warner at 917-328-6875, Paulette Smithen at 347-755-2218, Junie Benjamin at 646-671-9451, and Trevor Hanley at 917-923-7185.
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