Posted By: JimandBeth
Regatta - 03/02/2018 08:47 PM
Any Regatta news from anyone on island?
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: Regatta - 03/02/2018 09:09 PM
The Daily Herald said the number of boats this year was around 100--WAAAY down from previous years.
Daily Herald link regarding winner of the Commodore's Cup.
Daily Herald linkregarding Port St Maarten sponsorship
Daily Herald linkregarding first Regatta party
Posted By: JimandBeth
Re: Regatta - 03/02/2018 09:58 PM
Thanks, Carol. I'm suffering withdrawal. Haven't missed this in more than 20 years. Next year!
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: Regatta - 03/02/2018 10:03 PM
I'm sure that JD (ruralcarrier) is also..
I will have to get my original Regatta shirt out from when Wendell and I first went but I am thinking 14 or so years since I have missed one.
Posted By: jrr1148
Re: Regatta - 03/03/2018 12:02 PM
We too enjoyed watching many HRs over the years and one year attended all the parties. From our timeshare at the soon to be demolished Caladium building at SBR we could watch the sailing activities and view and hear the festivities at Kim Sha beach. Not this year however. BTW started collecting t-shirts, polos, and posters of this event from the 1990's. I'll wear one while recovering from my knee replacement surgery on 3/5.
Enjoyed the first days racing yesterday. Our high winds have died down, of course. Going to be a slow race today! Been having a bit of trouble with the picture forum, so can't upload at the moment.
Posted By: marybeth
Re: Regatta - 03/03/2018 05:20 PM
It's been 20 years since we've missed a Regatta! We should have landed yesterday, instead Don & I wore Regatta t-shirts in honor of what we're missing. I hope we don't miss it next year but with Diamond you just don't know...
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: Regatta - 03/03/2018 06:28 PM
Hey, just sayin', if you want to go, by next year, there should be plenty of places you can rent..
Posted By: SXMWendell
Re: Regatta - 03/03/2018 07:18 PM
No, It will be about 3 years to be semi-normal to tent a place
Posted By: SurferMike
Re: Regatta - 03/03/2018 08:22 PM
Thanks for the info about the Regatta Carol. Linda and I were to begin our first day in Paradise Feb 28th. However, our beloved Horny Toad was ruined by the hurricane. First time we missed the island in 15 years. Oh well, looking forward to next year!
Posted By: Loveheather
Re: Regatta - 03/05/2018 12:30 AM
Your first replacement? I have had both my knees done
Second one was March.28 2017. Do your excersis faithfully.
Walked from Mont Vernon to Club O and back very day this year no problem.