before 1840, august monday in anguilla was celebrated at "landsome pasture" (now ronald webster park). the anglican vestry would organize a fair, bazaar and sports meet. a few days prior, the schooner betsy or the sloops speed would sail to st. kitts for supplies including ice packed in sawdust. this fair would last from ten in the morning until sunset, and the proceeds went towards the church. fishing villages would celebrate informally by holding "stem-to-stem" races between fishing boats. west end, island harbour, sandy ground and blowing point would hold their own races with little organization and no prizes. each village had their own roster of racers and their own courses.