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Regatta 2016 something to watch

Posted By: SXMWendell

Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/19/2016 05:25 PM

For visitors to Regatta 2016 here is a link for something to watch each day after the races.

Link here

SXM??? Wendell
Posted By: mdldgl

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/19/2016 06:29 PM

Wendell, thanks for posting the link. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />

One of our favorites things to do during the Regatta is take a cruise on a chase boat and watch the race from the water. I just booked a trip with 6 people on the Tango (through Aqua Mania). http://www.stmaarten-activities.com/en/specialtrips

This will be our 5th trip out with them, always have a blast. I also think it is a great deal, for only $40 pp you get a very nice boat ride and all the beer, pop, rum punch you can drink.

Can't wait, 38 days and counting until back to SXM and OBBR.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/19/2016 06:53 PM

Yes, the chase boat is a lot of fun. Which day did you book? There's a note here in People Talk, regarding several of us who have booked for Saturday morning.
Posted By: mdldgl

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/19/2016 06:57 PM

Carol, wanted to go Saturday... but part of our group leaves on Saturday - so couldn't make it work. My wife and I went on the TTOL boat last year, and it was fun meeting people for sure. We booked the Friday afternoon trip on the Tango. Enjoy.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/19/2016 07:23 PM

Oh, ok. Enjoy your day!
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/20/2016 10:48 AM

200 entries possible?

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Posted By: january

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/20/2016 08:56 PM

Use to be over 300 boats.
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/20/2016 09:11 PM

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january said:
Use to be over 300 boats.


I know, I have been going for many years.
Posted By: annetteken

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/21/2016 03:47 AM

We did the chaser boat 2 years ago and had an awesome time. I just booked on the Tango
for this year on Sunday morning as we are arriving Sat. afternoon. Looking forward to it
Posted By: Shiny

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/22/2016 02:50 AM

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ruralcarrier said:
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january said:
Use to be over 300 boats.


I know, I have been going for many years.


There have never been more than 284 boats, a record set in 2008.
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/22/2016 10:26 AM

Are there any special bridge openings this year for Regatta?
Posted By: january

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/22/2016 10:10 PM

Shiny
Around 2002 there were 304 and the DH was saying that it was a low number of boats.
Posted By: Zanshin

Re: Regatta 2016 something to watch - 01/22/2016 11:10 PM

There are special bridge openings for the Heineken (http://www.heinekenregatta.com/racing_bridge.php). I'm looking forward to sitting there on the balcony and watching the "judgings" during the races!
I've been a volunteer for the past couple of years and it is a great event.
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