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Posted on 21 Feb 2012   Sailing

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta raises money for Nature Organisations

Nature Foundation St. Maarten and la Reserve Naturelle de Saint Martin were very pleased to receive a much needed donation from International Liquors and Tobacco this week, to put towards their conservation program. The funds are raised through the sale of a variety of Heineken bracelets initiated annually during the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. “During the St. Maarten Heineken... Read More »
Posted on 19 Feb 2012

The Classic Yacht Dorade is Setting Sail For The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

There are few U.S. yachts as famous or celebrated as the 52-foot yawl Dorade, built at the Minneford Yacht Yard in City Island, New York, some 80 years ago. Designed by a young naval architect named Olin Stephens—the creator of multiple America’s Cup winners and the founder of the legendary Sparkman & Stephens design firm—she was an immediate success,... Read More »
Posted on 16 Feb 2012

Promoters optimistic about the changes at the 2012 Tobago Carnival Regatta

2012 Tobago Carnival Regatta’s promoters are very Optimistic about the changes in the line. This year the Optimists are stepping up their game hosting over 49 kids including Vesigny, Point Fortin, San Fernando, as well as the 30 kids from Tobago Police Community Group and 8 young Optimists sailors who will have an opportunity to become young Optimists coaches... Read More »
Posted on 14 Feb 2012

The Festival of Wind – The Tobago Carnival Regatta

Kite-boarders and Wind Surfers!!! It’s not only time for the Soca Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago, but it’s also time for the sailors, kite boarders and windsurfers to take to the seas at the Tobago Carnival Regatta 2012. Catch all the spectacular events at this Festival of Wind and see some of these amazing athletes go airborne, in a flurry of... Read More »
Posted on 14 Feb 2012

Join the Tobago Carnival Regatta 2012!!!

The Tobago Carnival Regatta is in its 4th year on Pigeon Point Heritage Park, Tobago. It runs from Thursday 23rd through Friday 24th from 9am till 4.30 pm. Saturday Feb 25th  is the Lay Day when the competitors can go to Lambeau Beach for a fun day of relaxation, kiting or partying Sunday Feb 26th is back on Pigeon... Read More »
Posted on 12 Feb 2012

New Look Scotiabank Work Boat Regatta at Grenada Sailing Festival 2012

A record fleet of 39 work boats; three newly built boats from Woburn joined by two new designs from Petite Martinique; three visiting boats all the way from Mayreau, and for the first time ever, the sought after US$1,000.00 cash prize for the final GSF16 ‘Champion of Champions’ Match Race was shared by Joel Lewis of Sauteurs and Samuel... Read More »
Posted on 10 Feb 2012

In Memory of Shane ‘Fly’ Atwell

Shane Atwell May 18th 1970-Febuary 8th 2012 Gone to Soon The sailing community of Barbados and the Caribbean, mourns the passing of one of its finest sons. Shane ‘Fly’ Atwell, who set sail for other shores on Wednesday, February 8th 2012. The team at Adrenaline Sun wishes at this time to extend sincere condolences to his wife, family, friends... Read More »
Posted on 10 Feb 2012

32nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, a parade of superstars

Expect ‘Serious Fun’ on Kim Sha Beach with Soca music star Terry Seales as he teams up with St Maarten’s Shadow Man to perform on the last night of the 2012 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Once you discover the charismatic livewire known as Terry Seales, you can’t help but wonder if whoever coined the phrase “the life of the... Read More »
Posted on 06 Feb 2012

The Gill Commodores Cup, Kicking Off the 32nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

There are many things that separate the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta from other top-flight sailing events around the world; the remarkable venue, the sensational parties, and the action-packed three-day format. A fourth ingredient is the kick-off series to launch the festivities, the Gill Commodores Cup, sponsored by the event’s supplier of outstanding technical racing and sailing gear, Gill North... Read More »
Posted on 04 Feb 2012

NexCyx from Barbados to rock the stage during the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

These young energetic musicians are no strangers to the island, they actually made their debut on this same stage in 2010 for St. Maarten’s Child Fest. Their funky mix of music seemed an obvious choice to bring back to the island for the 2012 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. NexCyx began in 2004 as a musical experiment on the University... Read More »
Posted on 02 Feb 2012

Great Racing at Grenada Sailing Festival 2012

Four days of great competitive racing have already taken place in the 2012 Grenada Sailing Festival Camper & Nicholsons Racing Series. Different courses set from Port Louis Marina, off Grand Anse, Point Salines and the South Eastern coast have been raced each day, making up the Mount Gay Race Series; SOL EC Ocean Race; True Blue Bay Resort Pursuit... Read More »
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