JD is kind of the Regatta expert, but just to add a couple of extra things
* Do try to see if you can get on one of the chase boats so you can actually see some of the races. You can't see much from shore.
* Do try to visit the Yacht Club or the Upper View at Royal Palm for an evening bridge opening, as it is lots of fun to watch the sailboats come in.
* There used to be some pay parking almost beside Royal Palm for the party on Kim Sha. Not sure if they will be doing that this year or not. Since they're not doing a party on the French side this year, there will be two parties on Kim Sha, so hopefully they will be having that parking available. If they don't have it available, you may want to get to that area by mid-afternoon. Otherwise no place to park.
* Generally the Sunday night party does not run on time, so if you want to see the headliners in particular, plan on it being later than they are scheduled. Usually they are scheduled around 10 or 11?? Anyway, plan on it being later than that.
* On Kim Sha in particular, there are generally lots of food booths, where you can pick up snack type stuff, or just plan on eating somewhere in Simpson Bay. But if you have a large group, be prepared you may have to wait, to eat at any of the restaurants in Simpson Bay, unless you make a reservation.
*As he said, be aware of your surroundings--especially on Kimsha, there are large crowds and where large crowds gather, especially if you've been drinking, you are an easy mark for pickpockets.
Have fun!
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