Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine December 2016

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There will be a New Year’s Eve Gala buffet dinner from 6:30PM to 9:00PM at the
Victory Bar and Yolo Sushi will be open for dining from 6:00PM to 2:00AM.
Expect spectacular fireworks over Port Louis Marina to welcome in the New Year
at midnight.
For tickets and further information contact victorybarlime@gmail.com or call (473) 435-7263
To reserve your berth at Port Louis Marina visit http://en.cnmarinas.com/contact-us
For more information on Port Louis Marina see ad on page 26.
How Much Do Yachts Contribute?
An often-asked question is, “How much do yachts contribute to local economies?”
While The Triton magazine is mainly geared to Florida-based superyachts, they’ve
tackled the question recently with interesting results.
Read the story at www.the-triton.com/2016/11/yachts-give-towns-they-visit-muchdirectly-and-indirectly
Gill Confirms Commitment to St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Gill North America has renewed its sponsorship of the Gill Commodore’s Cup, which
takes place on March 2nd, 2017 and serves as a warm-up to the premier event, the
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Additionally, Gill has committed to another year as
the technical gear provider for the entire event, allowing regatta organizers to plan
ahead for both 2017 and 2018, giving them a jump start on the 38th edition.
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The Gill Commodore’s Cup is open to all boats entered in the St. Maarten
Heineken Regatta with the exception of those racing in the Lottery Class. Scored
separately, this event will have a prizegiving ceremony after racing at the Princess
Port De Plaisance venue location.
“We are very proud to be sponsoring the Gill Commodore’s Cup once again.
Event managers are striving for over one hundred boats this year,” said David
Pritchard from Gill North America. “Gill North America is now in high gear producing
a unique collection of technical clothing for the 37th edition and the Gill
Commodore’s Cup. This year we are supplying the Sint Maarten Yacht Club and
Heineken with specially designed UV shirts and trucker caps.”
The Gill/HR 37 collection will be available for sale at the airport and in Phillipsburg
leading up to the event. Budget Marine will also have stock at its Cole Bay location
and on site during the event.
Visit heinekenregatta.com for information on the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta.
For more information on Budget Marine see ad on page 2.
Antigua Sailing Week Announces Yacht Transport Partner
Antigua Sailing Week has announced a further two-year partnership with Peters &
May as the Official Yacht Transport and Logistics Partner of Antigua Sailing Week. The
agreement was finalized following a successful year in 2016, as it has been some years
since Antigua has seen a consistent yacht transport solution into and out of Antigua.
New in 2017, Peters & May will be the sponsor of the Round Antigua Race to be
known as the Peters & May Round Antigua Race. This optional race around Antigua
on April 29th, 2017 will be scored separately from the full week of racing from April
30th through May 5th. The Peters & May Round Antigua Race is open to all boats,
whether or not participating in Antigua Sailing Week, including classic boats finishing
their season following Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, and boats in Antigua in
advance of the Antigua to Bermuda Race starting on May 12th.
Antigua Sailing Week is considered one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious regattas
with more than 100 yachts participating annually and in 2017 will celebrate its
50th edition in style.
Visit www.petersandmay.com for more information on Peters & May.
Visit www.sailingweek.com for full details on Antigua Sailing Week, the Peters &
May Round Antigua Race and the Guadeloupe to Antigua Race.