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Bequia this Week - 19 - 25th April 2019

A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published in print and on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday, giving information about what's on where and when.

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NO. 856<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>19</strong>th -<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>25th</strong><br />

Fri <strong>19</strong>th<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Easter Regatta<br />

Bank Holiday<br />

Sat 20th<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Easter Regatta<br />

Sun 21st<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Easter Regatta<br />

Mon 22nd<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Easter Regatta<br />

Bank Holiday<br />

EASTER ISSUE<br />

BEQUIA<br />

20<strong>19</strong><br />

THIS WEEK<br />

Regatta Day 1: FLOW First Day of Yacht Races, Big Boat Challenge, plus Onshore Activities - see p. 5 for details<br />

Octopus Yacht - Sail with us to beautiful Tobago Cays every Fri & Tues, swim with turtles, US$150 pp. all incl. 432 5201<br />

Jack's Bar - Good Friday Observance: No alcohol served before 6pm - open for lunch & dinner as usual! 458 3809<br />

K & J's Sweet Spot, Back Street - Delicious local cooking! B'fast & lunch, dinner by res. Daily 6.30am til... VHF 68/526 4685<br />

Dawn’s Café, Lower Bay - Open daily for Breakfast & Lunch, Dinner by reservation. See ad! 492 6508<br />

Sugar Reef Café, Crescent Beach - Tranquil Easter Getaway under the palms, open daily for lunch & dinner 458 3400<br />

Papa’s, Ocar - Open Mon to Sat from 11am, Sundays from 5pm until, daily drinks Specials - see ad! VHF 68/457 3443<br />

Laura’s, Belmont Walkway - Open Mon-Sat from noon (Suns 5pm), happy hour noon-6pm daily. Kyron & Clear Eyes live tonite! 457 3779<br />

Fernando‘s Hideaway - Nando‘s delicious local cuisine, open daily for dinner by res. only! Closed Sundays 458 3758<br />

Coco‘s Place, Ocar - Daily lunch & dinner, live music by “Silc Trio” tonight! Reserve please VHF 68/458 3463<br />

Keegan’s Beachside, Lower Bay – Fun Friday! 3-hour ‘Happy Hour’ 5.30-8.30pm Vodka, Rum, Hairoun EC$5 458 3530<br />

Blue Tropic@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Piano under the Stars with Louis O’Neill from 7pm, Italian Cuisine. Res pl. See ad 458 1600<br />

Frangipani - Welcome Party 5-9pm, “Infinity” live, Mt. Gay Mauby Rum tasting + 2 for EC$10 MG Rum, see ad p 3 458 3255<br />

Regatta Day 2: Hairoun Day of Races plus Coconut Boat Races, Onshore Activities - see page 5 for details<br />

Octopus Yacht - Sunset & Dinner Cruise, US$125pp. Canapes & prosecco at sunset + 3-course lobster starlight Dinner 432 5201<br />

Papa’s, Ocar - Open from 11am, enjoy Lunch, Dinner + music with Papa's String Boys, see ad! VHF 68/457 3443<br />

Sugar Hill Bar & Restaurant - Open daily 1pm until…, closed Sundays. Live music tonight! Res. pl. VHF 68/458 3773<br />

Mac’s Pizza - Party with <strong>Bequia</strong>’s favorite: DJ Addicted. Dinner Music. Dance Music. Party Music 6.30 458 3474<br />

Bagatelle@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Enjoy our Fabulous Lobster Fest, “Infinity” live from 6.30pm, US$60pp. 458 1600<br />

Regatta Day 3: Yacht Lay Day, S/H Race, Double Ender Races, Optimists, plus Family Fun Day - see page 5<br />

“Gusto” 54ft Trimaran - Sailing to Tobago Cays Suns & Weds - US$120pp, incl. beer, rum punch & sodas 458 3884<br />

Keegan’s Beachside, Lower Bay – All day breakfasts and fabulous home-made Curry Lunch specials 458 3530<br />

Coco‘s Place - Coco‘s famous West Indian Easter Sunday Buffet Lunch! EC$65 - all you can eat! Res. pl. VHF 68/458 3463<br />

Bagatelle@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Easter Sunday Lunch on the Grill with live entertainment, relax by the beach! 458 1600<br />

Jack's Bar - Music by DJ Addicted from 4pm, Sundowner Happy Hour from 5.30pm. See our FB page for details 458 3809<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Plantation Hotel - Enjoy our Sunset Happy Hour daily from 5-7pm - Live Music tonight! 534 8677<br />

Frangipani - Famous B.E.A.C.H. Party, dusk - 2am, DJ Music, Live performance Skinny Fabulous & more. Fab menu 458 3255<br />

De Reef, Lower Bay - “Mutiny at De Reef”, DJs 2 Kool Chris, Energy Overload, Hypa 4000, 9pm til… adm. $25 see ad 458 3958<br />

Regatta Day 4: Sparrow's Premium Rum Day of Races & Grand Prize-giving, plus Onshore Activities - See page 5<br />

“Friendship Rose” - Sail to Mustique: Breakfast, lunch, snorkelling, all drinks. 125USpp, Children Free! 457 3888/495 0886/9<br />

Octopus Yacht - Half-day Cruises! Mons: Lunch & Sunset,Thurs: Round the Island & Lunch, US$125 pp. all incl. 432 5201<br />

Sugar Reef Café- Tranquil Easter Getaway under the palms - if you want to avoid the crowds! Lunch & dinner 458 3400<br />

Mac’s Pizza - Super fun… Stan & Cora, of RuffANuff, play live at Mac’s. Funk - Boogie Woogie - Blues. 6.30 458 3474<br />

Fernando‘s Hideaway - Special prix-fixe 4-course Dinner, lamb, red snapper or chicken, only EC$65, res. 458 3758<br />

Keegan’s Beachside, Lower Bay – Lobster Madness & dancing to live music from “Kyron & Clear Eyes’’ 458 3530<br />

Daily Calendar of Events continued on page 2


Tues 23rd<br />

“Gusto” 54ft Trimaran - Sailing to Mustique on Tues & Thurs - US$110pp, incl. beer, rum punch & sodas 458 3884<br />

“Friendship Rose” - Sail to Tobago Cays: Breakfast, lunch, snorkelling, all drinks. 150USpp, Children Free! 457 3888/495 0886/9<br />

Papa’s, Ocar - Live Music with “Contagious”, Daily Drinks Specials 11am-6pm, see ad for details! VHF 68/457 3443<br />

Sugar Reef Café - Fresh, healthy & locally inspired food & drinks on Crescent Beach, Happy Hour daily 4-6pm 458 3400<br />

Tantie Pearl's Restaurant - Pearl's famous Jerk Night! 3-course Dinner only EC$70 with live music. See ad 457 3160<br />

Wed 24th<br />

Octopus Yacht - Sail with us every Wednesday to the exclusive island of Mustique, US$ 125 pp. all inclusive 432 5201<br />

Real Grenadines Consultation - At The Old Fort Estate Grand Office. Appointments Wednesdays @ 9am 458 3440/533 1122<br />

Gingerbread Café - Espresso, cakes, full breakfast, lunch, serving selection of wines, beer & rum punch 458 3800<br />

Jack's Bar, Princess Margaret Beach - Pasta Day! Join us at Jack‘s all day for our special pasta dishes! 458 3809<br />

Keegan’s Beachside, Lower Bay - Movie Night Under The Stars: “Rampage” (2018) Action 458 3530<br />

Bagatelle@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - BBQ Night! Kyron Baptiste and Clear Eyes live from 6.30pm, US$50pp. 458 1600<br />

Thurs <strong>25th</strong><br />

“Friendship Rose” - Sail to Tobago Cays: Breakfast, lunch, snorkelling, all drinks. 150USpp, Children Free! 457 3888/495 0886/9<br />

Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Café - Homemade in <strong>Bequia</strong>! Open daily from 10am-5.30pm 593 7264<br />

Jack's Bar, Princess Margaret Beach - “B & B Special” all day: Buy any Burger and get a free Beer! 458 3809<br />

Papa’s, Ocar - Thursday Night Dance Party with “Infinity” live! Drinks Specials from 11am-6pm VHF 68/457 3443<br />

Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255<br />

mac’s pizza & Kitchen<br />

Kitchen open daily 11am-10pm, Bar open until...<br />

Bayside Bar & Patio - Wifi & charging stations<br />

World-famous Pizza + expanded Kitchen Menu<br />

Enjoy the sunset on our new stone deck!<br />

Located on the Belmont Walkway, just past Dive Adventure<br />

Take-away & Reservations: (784) 458-3474 Open Daily<br />

Good Mood Cafe<br />

Fabulous Sunset & Harbour<br />

views from our unique<br />

360 degree Roof Terrace<br />

* Kitchen always open till 10pm! *<br />

Papa's late, late Kitchen<br />

10pm -11.30pm - easy grubs!<br />

GAME OF THRONES - Sundays at 9pm!<br />

Join us at Papa's Music Nights!<br />

Saturdays: Papa’s String Boys + Guests!<br />

Tuesdays: Live Music with the group “Contagious”<br />

Thursdays: Dance Party with “Infinity” live!<br />

PAPA’S DAILY DRINKS SPECIALS<br />

Monday to Friday: 4pm - 6pm - After Work Lime!<br />

Saturdays: 11am - 6pm - Lazy Saturday Sundays: 5 - 6pm - After Beach<br />

Rum/Vodka/Gin + mix $8 • Rum Punch $8 • Hairoun/Stag/Carib $6<br />

Open Monday - Saturday from 11am Sundays from 5pm<br />

Res: 457-3443 / 455 5463 VHF CH 68 Free WiFi<br />

Open 9.30am - 10pm (closed Friday)<br />

We pride ourselves on our<br />

Soups, Bread & Cakes<br />

Home-cured Bacon / Sausages<br />

Open for All Day Breakfasts,<br />

Light Lunches & Dinner<br />

Sunday Roast & Yorkshire Puds!<br />

Find us in Friendship before Sugar Apple Inn<br />

See our sign on the airport road - two lions on our gate!<br />

Tel: 492 6708 Come & Relax in our Garden setting<br />

Eating Out<br />

Tantie Pearl’s Restaurant<br />

Delicious Local Cooking • Cool Breezy Location<br />

Breathtaking harbour views from our open terrace<br />

Open daily for Lunch and Dinner<br />

Free Taxi to & from Port Elizabeth<br />

for parties of 4 or more!<br />

Tel: 457 3160 or 527 1628 VHF Ch 68<br />

garfield@tantiepearl.com www.tantiepearl.com<br />

Dawn’s Café - Lower Bay<br />

Delicious Home Cooking in idyllic Garden Setting<br />

Open daily from 8am for Breakfast,<br />

Lunch and Dinner by reservation!<br />

Located at the end of Lower Bay Tel: 492 6508<br />

Bagatelle Restaurant & Bar<br />

B'fast: 7.30am-10am • Lunch: 12.30-3pm • Dinner: 6.30pm until…<br />

Serving local Caribbean flavours with a European twist & bringing you<br />

live musical entertainment to keep you jamming through the night<br />

Sat: Lobster Fest - “Infinity” live from 6.30pm<br />

Sun: Easter Sunday Lunch on the Grill + live entertainment<br />

Wed: BBQ Night - “Kyron & Clear Eyes” live from 6.30pm<br />

Blue Tropic Italian Restaurant<br />

3pm - serving Pizza & Drinks 6.30pm Italian à la carte menu Closed Sundays<br />

Piano under the Stars every Friday with Louis O’Neill at 6.30pm<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach Hotel Spa<br />

<strong>April</strong> Special: 15 minute Massage + Pedicure<br />

in our beachside yoga pavilion- $45.00 USD<br />

Hotel Day Passes from US$75 +10% service<br />

Reservations 458-1600 frontdesk@bequiabeach.com<br />

www.bequiabeachhotel.com


Tel: (784) 534 8677<br />

www.bequiaplantationhotel.com<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong><br />

Plantation<br />

Hotel<br />

Belmont Walkway<br />

Open Daily<br />

for Breakfast<br />

Lunch & Dinner<br />

Enjoy Sunset Drinks<br />

at our spectacular Bar!<br />

Happy Hour Daily 5-7pm<br />

Live Music on Sunday evenings!<br />

info@bequiaplantationhotel.com<br />

www.facebook.com/bequiaplantationhotel<br />

Eating Out<br />

Bar<br />

One<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong>’s unique<br />

Floating Bar off<br />

Princess Margaret Point<br />

featuring Mount Gay Rum Specials all day <strong>April</strong> 15 - 22:<br />

2 for $10 on Eclipse, Mauby Rum and Pure Silver<br />

Mount Gay giveaways 5 to 6pm every day during Easter!<br />

Open daily from 11am to 8pm<br />

SUNSET SPECIALS at Jack’s Beach Bar<br />

Happy Hour Daily - 5.30 to 6.30pm:<br />

• Local Beer & House Wines on special!<br />

• Rum Punch - buy 1 get 2nd half price!<br />

• All Jacks’s signature Cocktails 50% off!<br />

SPARROW SATURDAYS:<br />

DJ Music from 12 noon - Rum & Mix EC$5 all day<br />

Book directly on https://jacksbeachbar.com<br />

or call +1 (784) 458-3809 for reservations Open daily from 11am<br />

Friday <strong>April</strong> <strong>19</strong> th 5pm-9pm:<br />

at the world famous Frangi Waterfront Bar<br />

WELCOME TO OUR VISITING YACHTSMEN!<br />

Live Music by <strong>Bequia</strong>’s Infinity Band<br />

Free tasting of Mount Gay Mauby Rum Mount Gay Rum 2 for $10 all night long<br />

Limited number of Collectors 2018 Mount Gay Red Caps will be for Sale!<br />

Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Phone: 458-3255 info@frangipanibequia.com www.frangipanibequia.com<br />

Scenic lunch with fresh Atlantic breezes<br />

Romantic candlelight dinner<br />

Open daily for lunch & dinner<br />

Crescent Beach, on the way to the Turtle Sanctuary<br />

Tranquil Easter Getaway under the palms<br />

If you prefer to be away from it all <strong>this</strong> weekend,<br />

come to Crescent Beach!<br />

Happy Hour daily from 4-6pm<br />

Hairoun/Carib for EC$5<br />

Rum Punch, Vodka/Gin/Rum mix for EC$10<br />

+1 784 458 3400<br />

info@sugarreefbequia.com<br />

MARANNE’S<br />

HOMEMADE ICE CREAM<br />

Delicious Gourmet Ice Cream<br />

&<br />

Fruit Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural Yogurt<br />

Sundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal Tubs to take away<br />

All Natural Ingredients Open Daily 10am - 5.30pm<br />

downstairs at Gingerbread Cafe Tel: 593 7264<br />

The best place, on the best beach, on the best island<br />

Keegan’s Beachside, Lower Bay<br />

Eat. Drink. Stay.<br />

Open every day for breakfast,<br />

Free<br />

WiFi<br />

lunch, dinner and drinks from 7am till late<br />

(784) 458 3530 www.keegansbequia.org<br />

A Caribbean-international Fusion Experience!<br />

Mon to Sat 11am - 11pm for Lunch & Dinner<br />

(Sundays by reservation only)<br />

Every Friday 4 - 8pm:<br />

Sundowner Party with Live Music!<br />

Happy Hour 5 to 7pm daily<br />

on local beers, wine and rum punch<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Marina Ocar - Dinghy Dock - Great Harbour Views<br />

Check out our Facebook page for Daily Specials!<br />

Tel: 433 9054<br />

info@blacklabelrestaurant.com<br />

To advertise in <strong>this</strong><br />

publication, contact us<br />

by Tuesday of each week!<br />

Tel: (784) 457 3649<br />

graphics INC<br />

outhouse@vincysurf.com


Easter <strong>Week</strong>end<br />

Information<br />

For details of Ferry Times,<br />

Church Times, Tourism Office opening hours<br />

and more information on<br />

Easter <strong>Week</strong>end Activities,<br />

please check the <strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Office<br />

or the <strong>Bequia</strong> Easter Regatta Programme<br />

EASTER activities<br />

BEQUIA EASTER REGATTA 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Come and have fun whether participating<br />

or spectating at our annual Easter Regatta!<br />

Hosted by Plantation Hotel in truly authentic,<br />

beautiful surroundings, The <strong>Bequia</strong> Sailing Club's Easter Regatta<br />

offers on-the-water action for both experienced racers<br />

and enthusiastic cruisers,<br />

as well onshore parties and entertainment<br />

for support crews, spectators and visitors.<br />

A thrilling mix of yacht and traditional double ender racing<br />

over 4 days in spectacular scenery and some of<br />

the best sailing waters in the Caribbean.<br />

Regatta Merchandise is on sale at Chameleon Café Boutique<br />

opposite the Almond Tree and during Regatta<br />

at Race Headquarters, Plantation House Hotel<br />

http://www.bequiaregatta.com/ and follow us on Facebook:<br />

https://www.facebook.com/<strong>Bequia</strong>-Easter-Regatta<br />

BROADWAY EUROPITA FESTIVAL<br />

Easter Sunday <strong>April</strong> 21st 3pm – 5pm<br />

Enjoy a Thrilling Musical<br />

by the Sea!<br />

GRACE WORSLEY<br />

sings out in Drama and Poetry<br />

at Olive House and<br />

Curtis House, Friendship<br />

Tickets EC$100 available from<br />

Wallace’s Art Gallery, Friendship<br />

Part Proceeds go to Grace and Andre’s<br />

LIBRARY SCIENCE PROJECT<br />

dedicated to <strong>Bequia</strong>’s children<br />

Call (784) 533 6860 or 491 3427 for details<br />

St. Vincent’s very first film festival<br />

COMES TO BEQUIA!<br />

Featuring a selection of St. Vincent and Caribbean-made<br />

short films profiling social issues in the region<br />

The <strong>Bequia</strong> Easter Onshore Committee & The <strong>Bequia</strong> Sailing Club<br />

are pleased to support the “Hairouna Film Festival” <strong>this</strong> Easter<br />

Films showing TIMES:<br />

Saturday 20th <strong>April</strong>: Under The Almond Tree from 6.30pm<br />

Sun 21st <strong>April</strong>: Regatta HQ, Plantation Hotel Garden from 7.00pm<br />

Screenings include:<br />

“Flight” (Jamaica, 13 mins by Kia Moses & Adrian McDonald)<br />

“Black Doll” (St. Vincent, 4 mins, by Akley Olton)<br />

“Short Drop” (Trinidad, 28 mins, by Maya Cozier)<br />

“My Life You Ask” (St. Vincent, 8 mins, by The Hub Collective)<br />

For more details visit www.hairounaff.org<br />

De Reef<br />

LOWER BAY<br />

Tel: 458 3958<br />

Bar & Restaurant on the Beach - open daily<br />

Easter Sunday <strong>April</strong> 21st, 9pm until…<br />

“Mutiny at De Reef” Admission only EC$25!<br />

Sponsored by Sparrow’s Rum, Hairoun, FLOW & Coca Cola<br />

Don't miss our Specials on Sparrow’s Rum throughout the Easter <strong>Week</strong>end!<br />

Music from Guest DJs:<br />

2 Kool Chris<br />

Energy Overload<br />

Hypa 4000<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Photoaction<br />

Yacht Photography by Kenmore Henville<br />

Official Regatta Action Photos<br />

available for sale during Regatta<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Contact: 1 (784) 529 5005<br />

VHF Ch 77 bequiaphotoaction@gmail.com<br />

www.bequiaphotoaction.com<br />

!"#$%$&'()*&&'rɪˈɡæt.ə/) <br />

“A sporting event consisting of a series<br />

of boat or yacht races”<br />

Orig. 1650s: Name of a boat race held on the Grand Canal in Venice,<br />

from the Italian (Venetian dialect) regatta, literally meaning<br />

“contention for mastery”<br />

Best wishes to all Sailors for Regatta 20<strong>19</strong>!


<strong>Bequia</strong> Easter <strong>Week</strong>end 20<strong>19</strong><br />

REGATTA AND ONSHORE ACTIVITIES<br />

The <strong>Bequia</strong> Sailing Club is responsible solely for Yacht and local Double Ender Races, Junior Sailing, and Regatta-related events.<br />

All other activities are the responsibility of either the Onshore Activities Committee or individual /external organisers.<br />

Times and details are subject to change and <strong>Bequia</strong> This <strong>Week</strong> is not responsible for errors or omissions<br />

Thursday 18th <strong>April</strong><br />

10:00am - 3:30pm: Final Registration of Yachts Race Headquarters, Plantation Hotel Bar area<br />

5:30pm: Yacht & Double Enders Skippers Briefing & Party, 2-for-1 Rum Punch, Kyron & Clear Eyes live! All Race Participants,<br />

Sailing Club members, family and friends welcome<br />

7:00pm: "The Resurrection" Gospel Concert, under the Almond Tree<br />

Friday <strong>19</strong>th <strong>April</strong> - FLOW First Day of Yacht Racing, plus Swim Meet, Kayakathon, Parties & more<br />

8:45am: Start of Local Double Ender 'Big Boat Challenge' Hamilton to Southside Race; finish in Hamilton<br />

9:45am: Raising Stars Swim Club Good Friday Swim Meet. A) 750m (starts Plantation House Beach), B) 1.5Km (starts PM Beach),<br />

C) 375m (starts Gingerbread Beach), followed by: Kayakathon (Iron Man) Challenge - Swim / Run / Kayak. All finishes Port Jetty<br />

10:00am: Start of FLOW Friendship Bay Yacht Race and J24 & Surprise Races, start in Admiralty Bay, finish in Lower Bay<br />

5:30pm for 6pm: Yacht & Double Enders Races Results & Prize-giving and <strong>Bequia</strong> Sailing Club & Sponsors Welcome Party at<br />

Race Headquarters, Plantation Hotel - free rum punch for first hour... immediately followed by:<br />

"Rockstone" live at Plantation Hotel Bar. All Race Participants, Sailing Club members, family and friends welcome<br />

12:01am: Mojito Party, Park Bay, all night till Saturday 7am (Private/External Event)<br />

Saturday 20th <strong>April</strong> - Hairoun 2nd Day of Yacht Races plus Coconut/Gum Boat races, Parties & more<br />

8:45am: Start of Local Double Ender Race II - The Hairoun Challenge - in Hamilton, finish in Paget Farm<br />

9:00am: Start of <strong>this</strong> day’s J24 & Surprise Classes three-race Series in Admiralty Bay<br />

9:00am: Gum Boat and Coconut Boat Races, and Easter Egg Hunt, Hamilton Beach /Hamilton - until noon<br />

10:00am: Start of Around <strong>Bequia</strong> Yacht Race in Admiralty Bay, finish in Lower Bay<br />

10:30am: ECGC Bake Off under the Almond Tree - until 8pm<br />

4:00pm: Amgine Entertainment R.U.M. Party, Industry, until 11pm (Private/External Event)<br />

5:30pm: Yacht & Double Enders Races Results and Prize-giving at Fig Tree, Belmont Walkway, followed by:<br />

Party with Kyron & Clear Eyes live. All Race Participants and Sailing Club members, family and friends welcome<br />

6:30pm: <strong>Bequia</strong> Onshore Committee hosts Hairouna Film Festival, Under the Almond Tree, admission free. See ad.<br />

9:00pm: "Castaway" Dock Party on <strong>Bequia</strong> Express, Main Jetty, till 3am (Private/External Event)<br />

Sunday 21st <strong>April</strong> - Sparrow's Premium Rum 3rd Day of Races, plus Junior Sailing and Family Fun Day<br />

8:30am: Start of Sparrow's Premium Rum S/H Around <strong>Bequia</strong> Yacht Race in Admiralty Bay, finish in Lower Bay<br />

8:45am: Start of Local Double Ender Race III - The FLOW Challenge - in Paget Farm, finish in Hamilton<br />

9:00am: All Day Family Fun Day, Lower Bay Beach - Tug-of-War, Sandcastle, Volleyball, Hand Press, DJ Shatta & more!<br />

10:00am: "Daze" White Party at Ashley's Residence, Camel - until 6pm (Private/External Event)<br />

10:30am: Start of Optimist Class and Laser Class fun races for young sailors, Admiralty Bay<br />

11:00am: Bridge Lyme Cruise, SeaDuction Golden Egg to Isle a Quatre from Port Elizabeth & back, till 4pm (Private/External Event)<br />

5:00pm: FAMOUS B.E.A.C.H. Party, Rebel Media/Famous Event at The Frangipani, till 2am (Private/External Event)<br />

7:00pm: <strong>Bequia</strong> Sailing Club hosts Hairouna Film Festival, Plantation Hotel Garden, admission free. All welcome - see ad.<br />

9:00pm: "Mutiny at De Reef", Lower Bay, party from 9pm until… admission $25. See ad opposite (Private/External Event)<br />

Monday 2nd <strong>April</strong> - Sparrow's Premium Rum 4th Day of Races plus Onshore Fun Day<br />

8:45am: Start of Double Ender Race IV in Hamilton, finish in Paget Farm<br />

9:00am: All Day Fun Day under the Almond Tree - Bouncy Castle, Ring Toss, Marble Pitching, Musical Chairs, Greasy Pole,<br />

Dip and Punch Board, Face Painting, Muscle Man, music and much more! Till 9pm<br />

9:00am: Start of <strong>this</strong> day’s J24 and Surprise Classes two-race Series, The Action <strong>Bequia</strong> Challenge<br />

10:00am: Start of Sparrow's Premium Rum Admiralty Bay Triangle Yacht Race in Admiralty Bay, finish in Lower Bay<br />

10:00am: Amgine Entertainment AM Dawn Party, Mimosa House, till 4pm (Private/External Event)<br />

11:00am: "Last Call", 3rd Element Sounds Party at Jack's Bar, till 6pm, EC$120 on the door (Private/External Event)<br />

4.30pm: GRAND REGATTA PRIZEGIVING - Race Headquarters, Plantation Hotel - Everyone Welcome!<br />

Monday's and Overall Results for Double Enders and Yachts, soft jazz from Jan and Louis


activities<br />

DAY SAILS OR<br />

OVERNIGHT TRIPS<br />

42ft Jeanneau Yacht<br />

Highly experienced <strong>Bequia</strong> Skipper<br />

Reasonable rates - great fun day out!<br />

Call Skipper Roddy Ollivierre on (784) 528-1381<br />

or Ros on 493 6910 to plan and price your Special Trip!<br />

www.islandtimebequia.com<br />

Luxury Yacht Charters<br />

Bareboat, Skippered or Fully Crewed<br />

Day Trips • Short Cruises • RYA Training<br />

(784) 457 3590 (784) 533 2909<br />

info@sailgrenadines.com sailgrenadines.com<br />

New Catamarans & Yachts + Experienced Crew<br />

www.friendshiprose.com<br />

New Office at Gingerbread<br />

friendshiprose@mac.com<br />

Tel: (784) 457 3888<br />

Sail with us<br />

Yacht<br />

Cruises<br />

Friday - Tobago Cays 150<br />

Saturday - Sunset & Dinner 125<br />

Monday - Lunch & Sunset 125<br />

Tuesday - Tobago Cays 150<br />

Wednesday - Mustique 125<br />

Thursday - Round the Island & Lunch 125<br />

All prices in US and per person<br />

Inclusive of food and drinks<br />

www.octopus-caribbean.com hello@octopus-caribbean.com<br />

001 (784) 432 5201<br />

LET’S GO WITH<br />

54ft sailing Trimaran<br />

Tues & Thurs: Mustique US$110 pp<br />

Weds & Suns: Tobago Cays US$120 pp<br />

(Trips are subject to change)<br />

Also available for Private Charter<br />

All trips include beer, rum punch, soda & snorkel gear<br />

Call HEIDI for reservations: 1 (784) 458 3884<br />

WhatsApp/Cell: 1 (784) 433 1371<br />

email: gustobequia@gmail.com<br />

“LIVE TODAY WITH GUSTO”<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Hospital (24 hrs) 458 3294<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Clinic 457 3328<br />

(Doctor’s Office Dr. Mars, next to Admiral Office) 494 3294<br />

Dr. Chevailler<br />

497 1722 / 458 8829 (H)<br />

GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

Nautical Art Museum<br />

A house full of treasures...<br />

Art & artefacts including originals of<br />

Patrick “Doc” Chevailler’s iconic works.<br />

Hidden in an acre of tropical gardens<br />

on the outskirts of Paget Farm<br />

Guided tours, snacks, lunch, dinner<br />

By appointment only!<br />

Please call: 458 8829 or 493 0696<br />

EASTER FERRY SCHEDULE<br />

Extra ferries will be running to and from Kingstown<br />

over the Easter Holiday period.<br />

Contact the ferry companies directly for more details<br />

or visit the <strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Office<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Express: 457 3539 www.bequiaexpress.com<br />

Admiralty Transport: 458 3348 www.admiralferries.com<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Police Station 458 3350<br />

VHF 16 “ZedQS <strong>Bequia</strong>”<br />

Coastguard 457 4578<br />

VHF 16 “Juliet8Bravo”<br />

Post Office<br />

Mon - Fri: 9am-12 noon, 1pm-3pm<br />

Imperial Pharmacy 458 3373, after hours 458 3025 Cruisers’ Net: VHF 68 Mon-Sat 8am Weather & Local Info<br />

Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pm<br />

Overtime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.<br />

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Serenity Day Spa<br />

<strong>April</strong> Daily Specials:<br />

Milk & Honey Pedicure + free Gel Polish EC$ 55<br />

“Exotic Glow” Body Polish eC$ 50<br />

Way to Glow Back Massage & Mini Facial EC$110<br />

Underarm + Bikini Wax Combo EC$ 40<br />

20% off all Waxing Services!<br />

Belmont Inn, Belmont, <strong>Bequia</strong> Opening hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm<br />

Tel: 1-784-533-4005 Email: serenity_dayspa@yahoo.com<br />

Health / Fitness<br />

sati YOGA Studio<br />

The precision of Iyengar alignment,<br />

the flow of Vinyasa and the essence of Sivananda<br />

Inter/Adv: Mon & Thurs 9.15am<br />

Mild/Moderate Tues & Fri 9.15am<br />

Restorative Yoga: Wednesday 9.15am<br />

NEW LOCATION!<br />

upstairs<br />

Gingerbread<br />

PRIVATE SESSIONS available • Yoga mats available. Bring your own towel<br />

phealey247@gmail.com Call 784-455-4565<br />

AA<br />

Worried about<br />

your drinking habits?<br />

Want to stop but don’t know how?<br />

For info call Doug 495 2055<br />

or Dave 433 9505<br />

Dr. Gregory Thomas<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong>: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm<br />

Office upstairs <strong>Bequia</strong> Venture, phone 458-3937<br />

Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm<br />

Kenmars Mall, Halifax Street, ground floor<br />

For appointments phone 485-6449<br />

Services / Shopping / Accommodation<br />

BAYSIDE ACCOMMODATION IN BELMONT<br />

THAT IS AFFORDABLE, BEAUTIFUL & COMFORTABLE<br />

The Village Apartments<br />

FULLY FURNISHED SELF-CATERING APTS & STUDIOS<br />

Special 20<strong>19</strong> Low Summer Rates<br />

from the end of <strong>April</strong>!<br />

Email: tvabqsvg@vincysurf.com Tel: + 1 (784) 458 3883<br />

http://villageapartments.bequia.net<br />

Overnighting in St. Vincent?<br />

Stay in beautiful Buccament Valley<br />

Ideal for Vermont Nature Trail & Leeward side<br />

US$68 per night in private apartment with aircon<br />

Taxi pick-up from the ferry can be arranged!<br />

Call Sheena (1) 784 456 0995 For more details see website:<br />

www.begos.com/escape-stvincent<br />

Gingerbread Hotel<br />

OPEN every day, 12 months a year<br />

waterfront suites - check our rates<br />

breakfast & lunch at the café<br />

784 458 3800 ginger@vincysurf.com<br />

Phone: 784 527 3082<br />

784 492 9983<br />

E-mail:<br />

lacservices@lacsvg.com<br />

LAC Services Grocery Shopping / Personal Pick-up & Delivery<br />

Argyle International Airport Direct Shuttle<br />

(starting from EC$30 on scheduled shuttle times)<br />

Download LAC Services App (Google App Store)<br />

We at LAC Services can save you a trip to the mainland and $$$$!<br />

It’s affordable and convenient - give us a call!<br />

Experienced Marine Mechanics Rig Checks • Surveys<br />

Electrical Troubleshooting • General Repairs • Guardinage<br />

June - Oct: 100 Point Winterization Checklist • Haul and Yard<br />

Preparation • Servicing • Project Management (also in Grenada)<br />

Attention to Detail<br />

svgyachtservices.com (784) 530 8300<br />

info@svgyachtservices.com (784) 457 3590<br />

Fabulous, newly refurbished<br />

The Lookout<br />

VILLA<br />

&<br />

APARTMENTS<br />

Stunning Location and Panoramic Views<br />

Nestled between Lower Bay & Princess Margaret beaches<br />

WiFi, aircon, sun decks, 1 - 4 bed options<br />

** 15% OFF OUR RATES **<br />

FOR STAYS FROM NOW UNTIL 12 th MAY<br />

(EXCLUDING EASTER)<br />

www.thelookoutbequia.com<br />

E-mail: louise@thelookoutbequia.com<br />

Tel: <strong>Bequia</strong> +1 784 527-2377 / UK 07815 627 955<br />

• PRINTING<br />

• PHOTOCOPYING<br />

• GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />

• STATIONERY<br />

• RUBBER STAMPS<br />

• COLOUR COPY SERVICE<br />

• DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTING<br />

• FLYERS<br />

Kingstown, (St. Vincent) Ltd, Bay Street,<br />

Phone: (784) 456-2217 • Fax: (784) 457-2996<br />

e-mail: quikprint@vincysurf.com


<strong>Bequia</strong><br />

Harbour<br />

The Wheres<br />

& Whats<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism<br />

Association<br />

www.bequiatourism.com<br />

Phone: (784) 458 3286<br />

bequiatourism@vincysurf.com<br />

shopping / Miscellaneous / Services<br />

The Garden Boutique<br />

NEW and BEAUTIFUL<br />

HIGH QUALITY CLOTHING & BATIk<br />

arriving regularly from<br />

our workshop<br />

HALF PRICE SALE - 50% OFF<br />

ALL RATTAN FURNITURE<br />

AND BASKETS!<br />

WE ARE JUST OPP. ST. MARYS CHURCH<br />

OPEN 8am – 6pm 7 Days a <strong>Week</strong><br />

Tel: 458 3892 / 430 5021<br />

Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964<br />

bequiatourism@vincysurf.com<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong>TOURISM ASSOCIATION<br />

www.bequiatourism.com<br />

Visit our Tourism Office!<br />

Advice on accommodation, tours & daytrips, plus stamps,<br />

postcards, flags, souvenir maps, bags, caps & beach towels<br />

Open daily - located opposite Customs/Revenue building<br />

Yacht Garbage Disposal<br />

Ashore, there is only one place to dispose of yacht garbage<br />

– the skips located off the Fish Market Jetty next to the Vegetable Market.<br />

These are reserved exclusively for yachties’ use.<br />

Alternatively, yacht garbage may be delivered “at sea” to Daffodil Marine<br />

or other reliable water taxis;<br />

charge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag.<br />

Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence!<br />

Dinghy<br />

Dock<br />

$<br />

T<br />

Day Charters /<br />

Cruise Ship Tenders<br />

Bank<br />

St. Michael’s Catholic Church<br />

Fuel Dock/<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> Marina<br />

Market Dock<br />

Admiralty Bay<br />

Model Boat Shop<br />

Yacht Garbage<br />

Containers<br />

Public Toilets<br />

Doris Fresh Food<br />

Located in Back Street! (formerly Le Petit Jardin)<br />

Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables.<br />

Fine wines and spirits!<br />

Open Monday - Saturday: 8am - 5pm<br />

Tel: 458 3625<br />

Post Office, Customs<br />

& Immigration<br />

Tourism Association Office<br />

Main Ferry Dock<br />

LINA’S<br />

Bread & Delicatessen<br />

“Best Coffee on the Island”<br />

Cake, Pastries, Yoghurts, Cheeses, Wines, Sandwiches & more…<br />

Mon to Sat: 8am - 6pm • Suns & Holidays: 8am - 3pm<br />

Bayshore Mall Next to Customs Building Tel: 458 3181<br />

real estate / Villa Rentals<br />

BUILDING LOTS for sale!<br />

1-Acre From only US$100,000<br />

(less than US$2.50 per sq.ft)<br />

Stunning Atlantic Ocean Views • Concrete Road<br />

Electricity/Cable/Telephone already in place<br />

Call Tel: (784) 458-3544 or (784) 493-4711<br />

Email: emmett@islandpace.com<br />

Market Square<br />

New Dinghy Dock<br />

Sundays 8.30 - 12 noon<br />

doris_freshfood@yahoo.com<br />

<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> is<br />

on-line at:<br />

www.begos.com<br />

Port Elizabeth<br />

T<br />

Gas Station<br />

Front Street<br />

Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)<br />

Back Street<br />

Almond Tree<br />

Clive Tannis Playing Field<br />

Basketball<br />

Football<br />

$<br />

Hospital<br />

Pharmacy

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