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Re: Heineken Regatta
[Re: jazzgal]
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02/23/2018 01:40 PM
02/23/2018 01:40 PM
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Link to Aqua Mania websiteIt looks like Aqua Mania also has seats available on all three days, which is unusual this late. We have always gone on Tango, which is why I recommended Aqua Mania, although I know lots of other people do Regatta trips. Just haven't personally taken any of them. Haresh (captain of the Tango) is an excellent captain, and understands how to get the boat really close to the action.
Carol Hill
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Re: Heineken Regatta
[Re: vetteguy]
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02/24/2018 07:59 AM
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How rough? It was so calm one year they cancelled a day of racing due to lack of wind. Another year there were broken/damaged boats from too much wind. We have been on chase boats for 10+ years (sadly, not this year though) and have seen just a few people get sick. A few rum punches into the day and you will be fine!
Depending on the waves and your location on the boat will determine if your equipment gets wet. You should be fine with paying some attention to the conditions. Carol take some good equipment so she can perhaps answer better but we have been on the same boat multiple times.
Also, I am a former "vetteguy". I owned a 1969 t-top for a long time and wish I still had it.
J.D.
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Re: Heineken Regatta
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02/24/2018 09:46 AM
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vetteguy--The Tango is not really what I'd call a 'small boat'. It's a huge cat that holds a lot of people--60 maybe?? Not sure. If you're concerned about seasickness, take some Dramamine or similar, before the trip and DON'T drink, except maybe soda. They make the rum punch VERY strong. I never drink the rum punch. As far as getting the camera wet, the best place to take pictures on Tango is to be at the back, or sometimes on the side. Usually the back is the best place to be. There, there is ZERO chance of getting the camera wet. I figured that out on my first trip on the boat, when I saw the two semi pro photogs hanging out there. I personally never got my camera wet. The biggest issue I have had was trying to change a lens when it was really rough. Normally, you're close enough on Tango to not need the long lens. Like I said, I can't recommend Tango enough, as Haresh knows what's he doing. It's kind of an art, to get close to the action, but not interfere. I've been on 3 or 4 boat trips, can't remember, and as JD said, sometimes it's very rough and sometimes it is flat as a fritter. The very BEST pictures I've taken have been when it's really rough. That time I saw one person get sick, but she was a kind of lightweight drinker. She was one of our group, so I know. As I said, I'm surprised they still have room. If you want on a spectator boat, you need to book it NOW.
Carol Hill
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