Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - February 2020

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The Club Class is designed for teams wishing to participate
but not taking their racing too seriously.
Several teams have entered, including last year’s winner,
Ian Galbraith’s Scottish Oyster 53, Jigsaw.
15th through 17th, followed by the Team Race on June
18th, along with a Parade of Nations, the Welcome
Party, and the IOR from June 19th through 21st.
“The St. Thomas Yacht Club and the Virgin Island
Sailing Association invite sailors to register now,” says
NSA Spirit
has won
its ASW class
for two years
in a row.
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clinic and regatta director Holly
Jenkins. “This will be our 28th
annual regatta, marking nearly
three decades of providing skillsharpening
grounds for top sailors
and an excellent entry-level platform
for juniors new to the sport.”
Last year, 113 junior sailors from
a dozen nations competed. This
year, organizers anticipate a
similar number but the IOR only
accepts a maximum of 125 sailors,
so register early at www.regattanetwork.com.
The best sailors in the sport are expected to participate
in this Caribbean Sailing Associationsanctioned
regatta. Sailors can compete in
Advanced Red (ages 13 to 15), Blue (ages 11 and
12), and White (ages 10 and under) as well as the
Beginner Green fleet.
Trophies will be awarded to the top five finishers in
the Red, Blue, and White classes and top three overall
winners, as well as the highest placed female.
Participation awards will be given to all Green fleet
sailors. Additional awards include the Peter Ives’
Perpetual Trophy (superb sailor/individual) and the
Chuck Fuller Sportsmanship Perpetual Trophy.
For more information visit stthomasyachtclub.org/sailing/regattas/international-optimist-regatta
and see
the International Optimist Regatta on Facebook.
DEAN BARNES
“The main focus for 2020 is great racing,” said ASW
President and Commercial Director Alison Sly-Adams.
“Shoreside, the objective is providing the best opportunities
for sailors to get together and celebrate the
day’s results with daily prizegivings at the event village.
Additional non-race activities for sailors and
spectators include Reggae in the Park, Lay Day fun on
the beach, and the family-style Dockyard Day. In
addition, the Neon Rave English Harbour Rum Party
features as the unofficial opening party. We would like
to encourage people to bring their families and
friends to chase the race and enjoy the destination
while their partners are racing.”
Visit www.sailingweek.com and see ad on page 15
for more information.
YOUTH SAILING NEWS
Register Now for International Optimist Regatta
Registration is open for the International Optimist
Regatta (IOR), the TOTE Maritime Clinic, and the Team
Race. This overall event will take place June 15th
through 21st in St. Thomas, USVI. The Clinic runs June
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