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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For advertising space and rate details contact outhouse@vincysurf.com or call: 457 3649<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