The Cayman Islands have a wealth of sporting interests and sports events. The following are some of the biggest on the yearly calendar.

In the swimming world, the premier event is the Flowers Sea Swim. Held every June (9^th June 2012), the annual one mile open water race is overseen by founder Frankie Flowers and his family and is a sanctioned Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association meet. Known for drawing international competitors and former Olympians, the action takes place on the iconic Seven Mile Beach.

Over 700 competitors have come out in recent years and swimmers have ranged in age from eight to 80-years-old. It is the world’s richest open water swim with over $100,000 in cash and random prizes.

The North American, Central American and Caribbean volleyball federation has a steady presence in Cayman. The international body has staged a beach volleyball circuit tournament the last three years.

In 2011 one version was held in March with the other taking place December. The latter serves as the Continental Cup Olympic Qualifier. Among the countries expected to field teams are Canada, the US, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Put on by the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation, the tournament offers free general admission and a chance to see some of the best players in the region compete on beautiful Seven Mile Beach.

Jet Around Cayman is the biggest personal watercraft race in the Cayman Islands.

A staple of Cayman summers, the June meet has been ongoing at Seven Mile Beach for over a decade. International riders are a big part of the action, which features racers running their jet skis around Grand Cayman.

Outside of the race, the event has stretched to incorporate various activities on land such as a pre-race concert, a volleyball tournament and local dance and musical performances. A kids’ zone, watersports activities and sponsor giveaways are also fixtures for Jet Around.

The Cedrus Investments Cayman Islands Squash Open is another heavy hitter for local sports.

Taking place every April, the tournament features a collection of top players such as world number one Nicol David and Ramy Ashour. Cayman’s top local players also take part, such as Cameron Stafford and Marlene West.

A big part of the competition is the setting. Camana Bay constructs an all glass outdoor court to stage the action on The Crescent, which is by the water. Local government is a big supporter of the event and even two politicians get in on the act with the annual ministers challenge.