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A sample of fun planned for this year’s Regatta includes: • Races -three classes of Classic Wood Boat races: 30 – 39 footers, the 40 – 49 footers and the 50 – 59 footers [see also WHY THE REGATTA], the Work Boat Races, and the Junior Sail Boat Races
• Bars and BBQs
• Entertainment
• Live Blues Band
• DJ and Surprise Entertainers
• Crab Races
• Knot Tying Competition…. and
• Award Ceremony each day For the kids and the “kids at heart:”
• Face Painting and Balloon Shaping In addition to the general fun-filled activities, there will be corporation-sponsored prizes in the form of Gift Certificates, Drinks or Candy for the kids.
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We all know that a lot of work goes into planning such events and Jacqui Pascall of SailGrenada (www.sailgrenada.co.uk) is phenomenal in this regard. Jacqui helps plot the courses and organize the kids’ activities. Since Jacqui works herself nearly to death, we are hoping to find a number of “Jacquis” this year, instead of just one.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Special arrangements have been made through Bel Air Plantation for accommodations. Regatta visitors receive 25% off regular rates. Large groups can book the entire resort. For additional specials and discounts, visit Bel Air on the web www.belairplantation.com/special_packages.php, email specials@belairplantation.com, or call 473-444-6305. Be sure to mention you are booking for the Regatta.
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SIGN UP TODAY! Those interested in racing are asked to check the schedule, rules, courses and ratings prior to signing up. Information will be posted soon at www.shipwrights.com or you can contact Shipwrights and Friends at (473) 443-1062 or email: shipwrights@caribsurf.com
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WHY THE REGATTA?
Fred Thomas of Shipwrights is the mastermind behind this Wooden Boat Regatta. Fred, Tall Mike and Poor Richard started the Sweetheart’s Regatta in Tortola in 1978, before West End existed -which has now grown into the Sweethearts of the Caribbean Regatta. Fred, master shipwright and hopeless romantic -of wooden boats that is- built in the tradition way, is one of those Old Timers whose work is his passion…and play.
Fred is bent on keeping on keeping Tradition alive. He is hoping to have a Genuine Classic class (boats built years ago in the traditional way) or perhaps a Spirit of Tradition Class (newer boats built to show skilled craftsmanship but using modern techniques and materials, not strictly wooden boats). However, this depends on the number of such boats registered. A good friend of Fred, Foxy Caldwell of the BVI’s “Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta,” now in its 29th year, will be a featured guest host and entertainer. See you at the Shipwrights and Friends Regatta! -----
About the Author:
Sheri Williams is literary agent and freelance editor and writer. She is managing editor of WLA Connection, a free monthly newsletter for writers, and author of An Agent’s Point of View (Paper Doll Publishing, June 2004). Mrs. Williams resides in Mississippi (US) with her husband and four children. Contact the author at wla@williamsliteraryagency.com
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