Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - December 2020
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DECEMBER <strong>2020</strong> CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 14<br />
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Andrew Garland, Business Development Manager at<br />
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas says, “RORC has been<br />
at the cutting edge of yacht racing since 1925 and<br />
Camper & Nicholsons is one of the oldest yachting<br />
brands, so we share a common brand ethos. Our<br />
ongoing investment and expansion of Port Louis<br />
Marina ensures that we continue to provide the very<br />
best marina facilities. We are proud to offer a warm<br />
and genuine <strong>Caribbean</strong> welcome to all the skippers<br />
and crews taking part in the event and are excited to<br />
be working with the team at RORC to deliver another<br />
successful race finish for 2021.”<br />
Visit http://rorctransatlantic.rorc.org<br />
for more information.<br />
41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Ahead<br />
The future course of the Covid-19 pandemic is far<br />
from clear; however, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club<br />
Regatta Foundation and the Government of St.<br />
Maarten are confident to host the 41st St. Maarten<br />
Heineken Regatta from March 4th through 7th, 2021.<br />
Entries are now open. Participants are asked to sign<br />
up as soon as possible, so organizers can finalize plans<br />
and ensure safety for all.<br />
The organizers plan to deliver a safe, competitive,<br />
professional, and “Serious Fun” event with world-class<br />
racing. Participants will have to comply with health<br />
and entry guidelines set by the government and<br />
event organizers. These guidelines will be<br />
communicated on the regatta website and updated<br />
regularly on the official notice board.<br />
The Notice of Race was published in October <strong>2020</strong><br />
and multiple teams have already signed up. In<br />
August, the <strong>Caribbean</strong> Sailing Association (CSA)<br />
launched a comprehensive online survey to<br />
assess the level of interest in the 2021<br />
<strong>Caribbean</strong> racing season. Results indicate<br />
that many boats are still in the region and<br />
want to race in warm-water regattas.<br />
“The interest of people to sail in the<br />
<strong>Caribbean</strong> and participate in our regattas<br />
is encouraging and we appreciate the<br />
support. The Race Committee is working<br />
hard on the sailing instructions and<br />
courses to distribute these early to assist<br />
with preparations. We want to provide a<br />
warm, professional, and safe experience<br />
with a strong sense of community,” says<br />
LAURENS MOREL<br />
Michele Korteweg,<br />
Regatta Director.<br />
Racing will take place<br />
in the waters<br />
surrounding the dualnation<br />
island of Sint<br />
Maarten/Saint Martin, offering a<br />
variety of courses suitable for all<br />
classes. Onshore entertainment is<br />
still under review as organizers<br />
track global and regional<br />
progress. Social distancing and<br />
proper sanitization will be<br />
implemented throughout<br />
the event.<br />
St. Maarten started welcoming<br />
international visitors as of July 1st,<br />
after it implemented Covid safety<br />
measures. Entry requirements can<br />
be found at www.<br />
stmaartenupdates.com. St.<br />
Maarten is open to yachts,<br />
cruisers, and private vessels. Currently, a local,<br />
registered yacht agent is required for all vessels as<br />
part of the clearance protocol and to ensure a<br />
smooth arrival.<br />
For more information, contact the regatta organizers<br />
or go the St. Maarten Marine Trade Association’s<br />
website at www.yachtingstmaarten.com.<br />
Online registration is quick, easy, and accessible via<br />
www.heinekenregatta.com.<br />
New Class for Les Voiles de St. Barth 2021<br />
Les Voiles de St. Barth, to be held from April 11th<br />
through 17th, will have a new class for Super Maxis.<br />
These impressive racing yachts have one characteristic<br />
The Maxi 72 Bella Mente plans to return to the<br />
<strong>Caribbean</strong> for Les Voiles de St. Barth 2021<br />
in common: a waterline length greater than 30 metres.<br />
Since its debut in 2010, Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard<br />
Mille has always had a soft spot for magnificent<br />
sailboats that blend beauty, comfort, and cuttingedge<br />
technology, such as Sojana (35 metres),<br />
Highland Breeze (34 metres), the Verdier/VLPL<br />
Comanche (30.5 metres), the Wally Cento Galateia<br />
(30.5 metres), and the SHK ScallyWag (30.5 metres).<br />
For the first time next year, the regatta is planning to<br />
add a dedicated class for the Super Maxis, so these<br />
remarkable sailboats can compete against each<br />
other, under the IRC rating rule.<br />
After a year-long pause, Bella Mente (“Beautiful Spirit”<br />
in Italian), the Maxi 72 belonging to American<br />
businessman Hap Fauth, made its return to racing in<br />
September and has announced its participation in the<br />
next edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille. This<br />
comeback has already been celebrated by a victory in<br />
the Queen’s Cup and a third place in the New York…<br />
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