Rolex Regatta 2009
There is a weekend in late March when St. Thomas becomes the place to be for sailors and sailor-wannabes alike. Leading up to this three day event, a steady stream of sailboats - big and small - make their way into American Yacht Harbor and Yacht Haven Grande while their skippers and crew anxiously await some competitive racing. Men and women travel to St. Thomas from all over the Caribbean, North America, and Europe to be a part of this exciting event. And while most of the event takes place off the downtown waterfront and Cowpet Bay, there are other curious activities happening behind the scenes right before the first gun signals the race start.
A casual observer may have no idea this event is happening but may sense there is something different in the air. So - what are the main tip-offs indicating the International Rolex Regatta weekend has arrived and what does this mean to you? The following list will give you some helpful tips on what to look out for (and possibly avoid) during St. Thomas' biggest sailing event of the year.
The St. Thomas Yacht Club is looking forward to hosting the 36th annual International Rolex Regatta where it will welcome close to 100 boats. This three-day racing event starting March 27th is one of the premier race events in the Caribbean for everything from beach catamarans to 80-footers. This year has attracted a growing number of boats as well as support from new sponsors including Mount Gay, Yacht Haven Grande and Bellows International.
As well as being an exciting event for the participants, the International Rolex Regatta is also a great event for the casual spectator. Sailboats will be racing off the downtown waterfront providing observers with some great opportunities to watch some world-class sailing.
For more information about this great sailing event, contact the St. Thomas Yacht Club at (340) 775-6320 or visit the regatta website at www.rolexcupregatta.com
