Now is the time of year when sailors from the U.S. and Europe plan their trips to the Caribbean to participate in one or more of the popular island regattas held here every spring. Not all Caribbean regattas are created equal, however. Savvy sailors know that the International Rolex Regatta, hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club and scheduled for Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28, 2010, has an offering that goes beyond just beach parties and calypso bands. The International Rolex Regatta guarantees exceptional racing by virtue of its dependable trade winds and, even more important, a professional race management team.

The International Rolex Regatta is the only major Caribbean regatta that is run by a yacht club, so competing sailors can be certain that the organizers know a thing or two about what the "whole package" should be. Absolute proof that this is the case will always be in the eventual entry line-up, and this year anticipated headliners are Jim Mitchell (SUI), returning with his Reichel Pugh 52 Vincitore to defend his 2009 title, and Tom Hill (Puerto Rico), returning to reclaim the past glory of multiple Titan victories with his latest steed, Titan 15, a Reichel Pugh 75.

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Enjoy an exciting day of island hoping, snorkeling and swimming. All boats have bimini tops, snorkel gear, large coolers, showers and great music. Use our itinerary or customize your own tour. Mini Boat Tour- Enjoy driving your own boat under the watchful eye of our trained crew. Swim, snorkel, enjoy the protected marine sanctuary.

By Andi Bailey

These days, the hot new way to travel is not so much defined by the means of the vacation--i.e. the flight, the hotel, the gorgeous destination--but by the end result of a trip. Voluntourism is sweeping the world as the trend for travelers in the know. The idea is simple, and it's catching. Everyone from college students to retired couples is finding a way to lend a hand and spend their vacations helping others in the communities they are visiting.

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The fundraiser will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Each ticket-holder will receive a tour of The Butterfly Farm, a light brunch, and one cocktail or drink. Additional drinks will be for sale. All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of St. Thomas. Tickets for "Barefoot Brunch with the Butterflies" are available at The Butterfly Farm, the Humane Society of St. Thomas, the St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce, and How 'Bout Your Pet.

The event is the brainchild of Sharon Tait, Manager of The Butterfly Farm, and Carol Pazik, Marketing Director of West Indies Corporation. According to Ms. Tait, "We wanted to develop an event that would bring needed revenues to the Humane Society but also provide a fun, family-oriented outing for adults and children. The Butterfly Farm is the perfect venue for this. I am so pleased that Barefoot Wines volunteered to help underwrite some of the costs of the event and provide appealing brunch beverages," she explained.

Representatives of the Humane Society will be on hand to discuss the organization's many programs, including adoptions, spay-neuter benefits, humane education, memberships, and the new Humane Care Campus. According to Andrea Martin, a member of the Humane Society's board of directors, "We are so grateful to The Butterfly Farm and Barefoot Wines for their efforts on behalf of the Humane Society. The Humane Society provides so many services to the community, many unrecognized by the public. Current economic conditions have impacted our revenues, so this fund raiser could not have come at a better time."

For further information, contact Sharon Tait at The Butterfly Farm (715-3366) or Andrea Martin of the Humane Society (774-9791).

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