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There’s no stopping it It’s a respectable age for any event, but already in its 36th edition, the annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has become a The Heineken Regatta Special 2016 is a publication of

Coordinator Gordon Snow Contributors Tom Burnett Robert Luckock Lisa Davis-Burnett Claudienne Peterson Laura Bijnsdorp Lucinda Frye Charlesea Joseph Lay-out Evadney “Eve” Henriques Front Cover Design Mark Martelly

true tradition, experiencing impressive growth in the process. In addition to the sailing competition, which is of course what it’s all about, the great parties with quality live concerts make it interesting also for non-sailors, including thousands of visitors who accompany the participants each year.

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erhaps even more important is the millions of dollars’ worth of publicity and promotion for the vacation destination in general and its yachting sector in particular that the entire happening generates. Its positive impact on the tourism economy, both directly through more guests when it takes place and indirectly due to the worldwide exposure, cannot be overstated.

minute issue with government’s subsidy for the regatta all the more regrettable. Finance Minister Richard Gibson said the money was to be used exclusively for marketing and the submitted reports did not reflect such, so last year’s contribution could no longer be paid out. However, he added, the subsidy for the regatta in the 2016 budget would become available once the necessary procedures had been completed. Hopefully, that will indeed be the case, because while the immediate impact on this year’s edition might be surmountable, it could negatively affect the future of an event that has surely proven its worth in the last three-and-a-half decades.

Good news is the return of That makes the recent, last- the beach catamarans for

the first time since 2008. Special provisions in terms of safety on the water had to be made to accommodate them, but these quick boats, able to come close to shore, are fun to watch. It also allows more sailors from the surrounding islands to participate; and regional interest has reportedly been spectacular. Please remember that all this is only possible – thanks to the efforts of the organisers, sponsors and essential volunteers who make it happen. We wish them, as well as everyone else involved, smooth sailing and especially a wonderful experience on “The Friendly Island.” The Publisher

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Getting to know the new director      Michelle van der Werff is at the helm of the 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta as director. Armed with a master’s degree and just five weeks of training in the lead up to the 35th Regatta, van der Werff has guided a plethora of volunteers in planning, preparing and running the Caribbean’s biggest “Serious Fun” Regatta.

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an der Werff is a planning specialist, who loves travel and challenges. This year, her goal is to get more local people involved with the “Event.” “We have extended the Boardwalk party area so we can attract more vendors to display the island’s rich culture and talent,” said van der Werff. The Boardwalk party area has been extended to reach all the way up to Walter Plantz Square. Along the route, tents will be set up so vendors can sell anything, from arts and crafts, to clubs trying to attract new members.

of the event is sailing. Under her direction, several modifications have been emplaced. Not only that, but the beach cats are back! This is a class of racing that had been dropped for several years (2008), but has now been revived. For the young and the young at heart, this exciting class for Under 20Van der Werff was excited foot catamarans includes to learn that a group of the well-known Hobies, Nawoodworkers from the local cras and Prindles. vocational school has made a sailboat, and plans to race Additionally, van der Werff it this year. “We need to tap has turned her attention to into the youth and not only the race starts; she wants to get them involved with sail- help spread out the fleet and ing but with community prevent accidents. “I like challenges. I think fresh eyes service,” she commented. and new ideas are imporVan der Werff met one tant for an event to grow. If young volunteer last year the board is happy with me who inspired her to reach and wants me to stay, I will out to the local youth for continue to work one more support and involvement. year as director. I’m young; “The teenager helped ferry I’m not attached. Now is my sailors to their boats via time to explore,” admitted the Sol Water Taxi Service, van der Werff. spending a good part of the weekend driving a dinghy It was that sense of exploback and forth and said he ration that helped land her the job of Director. Van der really loved it.” Werff came to St. Maarten As she looks to the future in December of 2014 on of running the Regatta, van vacation. She was visiting der Werff has not lost sight her brother, who happened of the fact that the purpose to be a volunteer on the AVan der Werff is also looking toward the future of the Regatta. “This event has been around a long time. Many of the volunteers that help run it have been here since the start. We have to start attracting new people to keep it going,” said Van der Werff.

Team, a dedicated group of volunteers tasked with the set-up and take-down of booths, signs and the moving or fixing of anything that needed to be done during the actual days of sailboat racing. She was invited to join him at a sponsor party. During the party, it came up that van der Werff was an event planner. She was not looking for a job. She had just finished a seven-month stint in South Africa where she worked for a trade organization dedicated to the Point of Purchase industry and shopper marketing. Prior to the South Africa job, she had worked as event coordinator at Towers Watson, organizing events from small roundtable groups to large seminars.

As the party progressed, word spread that there was an event planner in their midst. Soon van der Werff was asked to interview for the job of Director. She agreed. Next thing she knew, she was offered the job. She quickly returned to the Netherlands, made arrangements, packed and was back on The Friendly After South Africa, van der Island just weeks before the Werff returned to her home 35th St. Maarten Heineken in the Netherlands and got Regatta set sail. a job as a project manager. “I discovered there really is “I didn’t know much about no difference in planning an sailing,” admitted van der event or managing a proj- Werff, “I was fortunate. I acect,” said van der Werff. She companied Alfred Koolen was involved in converting to the Antigua Sailing Week books into eBooks for on- and watched from the start boat, so I got a feel of how line learning.

hectic the starts can be. I learned a lot.” Koolen, a Race Officer and a long-time volunteer at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta and several other regattas in the Caribbean, is also one of the volunteers that are moving on. “I’m excited and a bit nervous,” said van der Werff. Indoor events are one thing. You can plan for just about everything. With an outdoor event, the one unknown is the weather. But with the help of all our volunteers, I am sure the Regatta will be a thing to remember.”

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Heineken Regatta chairman is ready for some serious sailing fun! Some 20 years ago, John Gifford quit his job as a banker, decided to run away from the cold winters in Toronto, Canada, and buy a sailboat. He travelled for three years before ending up on Sint Maarten. He liked the Caribbean atmosphere and the excitement the island offered compared to other islands. And now, 16 years later, he plays an integral part in organizing the highly anticipated Heineken Regatta.

time 16 years ago; it was my first time experiencing the Heineken Regatta. I don’t remember what I did; maybe I just got in the way. I remember thinking: “How on earth did they pull off this amazing event?” I guess I did something right; I became chairman of the regatta five years ago. Three years ago, I raced for the first time at the Regatta on my Melges, which I am doing again this year!

How do you make the Regatta happen every year? With the help of amazing volunteers and sponsors! The yacht club and volunteers, which are close to 200, all do their bits and pieces to make sure the Heineken Regatta keeps growing, meets international sailing standards and provides everyone with an amazing event. So many sponsors also contribute in their way. How did you get involved This combination makes the with the Heineken Regat- Heineken Regatta, in my opinion, the best regatta in ta? I volunteered for the first the Caribbean. When did you start sailing? When I was four, I sailed for the first time on a sunfish in Georgian Bay; I was terrified. Since then, sailing has been a part of my life in varying degrees. I raced in my teens, stopped for a while, travelled by boat and started racing again in Sint Maarten.

What makes this regatta unique compared to other regattas in the Caribbean? What makes this regatta unique is because a large part of it is being held in Sint Maarten! The island is a transportation, tourism and commodity hub – the Hong Kong of the Caribbean! It makes it possible to throw a party of a high calibre. Add the beautiful beaches, vibrant population and some great sailing weather; and

you got yourself an amazing was hard for boats to actually get to St. Maarten. My regatta! prediction this year is 219! What will make the 2016 Heineken Regatta stand Are there certain categories people should get exout? We are always trying new cited for? things. We never just sit Melges 24s, which was a back, but keep trying to im- disappearing class, we exprove. This year, we have in- pect eight boats to race this creased the standard of the year! Also, we brought back race officiating, and the cali- the beach cats. We are now bre of water management. better equipped, with more We try to always surround safety precautions to handle ourselves with top-notch this fast and exciting class! people. This allows us to put Besides that, honestly, every on an internationally rec- sailboat has its own charm, ognized world-class sailing excitement or racing qualevent. A lot of the musical ity. In my opinion, they are talent comes from a lot of all a joy to watch. different parts of the world this year. We also have a How do sailors prepare for wide range of regional Ca- the regatta? ribbean artists. I feel that It is a lifestyle thing – from our committee has a knack kids to seniors. I have even for picking up and coming watched a guy on a wheelchair get on a boat! Anytalent. It is amazing! body can participate. It is How many boats are par- the only sport in the world where you compete with so ticipating this year? Last year, numbers were a many different levels. One bit lower than usual, as the person can be a hobbyist, wind was very strong. This the other an Olympic sailor. made for great racing, but it You can do it your entire life

and anyone can do it. Besides that, you are encouraged to drink half the time while you’re doing it. There is no sport like it! Are there any other surprises to look out for? Great sailing, amazing concerts, cold drinks, gorgeous promo-girls, a lot of fun – what else do you want? I would recommend watching the bridge parade party. It is impressive to see how dozens and dozens of boats squeeze through the bridge at the same time without crashing! What are you looking forward to most? Sailing in the regatta with some of the best athletes in the world! I have so much fun with my great crew on my Melges 24. Racing is my addiction. I don’t care if I am the fastest; I care about competing to the fullest of my abilities. Like I said, there is no other sport in the world as unique as sailing!

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At the helm of the Yacht Club: Captain Ariel Jamil A lot of moving parts By Charlesea Joseph Sitting in Captain Ariel Jamil’s office as I wait for her to finish dealing with what she refers to as “lots of moving parts”; I look around to get a feel of the person. The office is not large,

but is organized, so the amount of space lacking isn’t the focal point. Everything has a place and is in it. This office very politely oozes organization and can put larger, more cluttered offices to

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aving met Ariel Jamil, I can say my initial reading of her office as a reflection of her was spot on. With such a tiny frame – no

more than five feet, four inches tall – Ariel is neat and serious. Her motions are quick and efficient, like someone who has been well disciplined all of her life. Suddenly, Ariel seems like the woman you’d want New York was one of the original 13 colonies and was settled by the Dutch. Every time I travOfficially, she is a Mer- elled to Europe, the only chant Mariner holding time I didn’t experience a commercial 100 gross culture shock was in ton captain’s license. For Holland. The Dutch have many years, she drove a very similar sense of boats in the New York humour and it reminded harbour – one of the bus- me of home. St. Maarten iest commercial ports in was such a melting pot the Northeastern United and something about it States. She has taught just felt right, and I knew sailing at an off-shore this is where I wanted to sailing school and has be.” made a career as a professional sailor, captain- She explained that many ing racing sailboats. After of her choices are based the closing of the New off instinct: “I make most York harbour in 2001, she of my decisions based on was forced to find work feelings and I try to folelsewhere, which even- low my dreams.” When tually brought her to a Ariel was a young girl, boat named Donnybrook she always knew she that was looking for a would want to live in the new captain. She spent a Caribbean, so she attriseason in Annapolis and butes a lot of her life dea season in St. Maarten; cisions as subconscious like many sailors who pushes in that direction. have come to port here In 2002, she suffered a and found home, Ariel double femur fracture, stepped off the boat and and was unable to take the cold weather anynever looked back. more. “There were so She does travel back and many things in my life forth from St. Maarten that kept pushing me to to the U.S., but her heart live in some place warm,” remains in the warm sun she recalled. “Between and welcoming waves of my injury, and the harthis island. In 2011, she bour closing after 9/11, left to take on Kodiak, and us having to find a racing mini maxi she other work, everything found during her summer seemed to be saying, ‘It’s vacation in New York. She time to go.’” left the island for several months to captain Ko- How does a woman do diak in Newport, Rhode this? In an industry so Island, but the call of the dominated by men, she island proved too much has been able to charfor her and she moved ter her own course for back. But, why would she success. Her earliest life choose St. Maarten of all models were her parents: places? “When I was a kid her father, who because my dad would sail into St. of his passion for racMartin, back when the ing influenced her to West Indies Mall was just adopt the lifestyle; and a construction site. La Vie her mother, who was a en Rose was on the wa- dinghy-sailing champion terfront not in a parking as a youth. When her lot. So, when I came back, father came to an age I knew where I was and I Continued on page 25 felt very much at home. to grow up to be, if only you could find the motivation.

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The “Regatta Guru” Paul Miller is Director of Racing Better communication, less stress SIMPSON BAY--Armed with a degree in philosophy, the Race Director of the 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has a new idea. “Listen to the customers and give them what they want.”

Race Director of the 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Paul Miller, out on the water watching over another race.

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aul Miller will orchestrate the races as director for the 36th edition of the Caribbean’s Seriously Fun Regatta. While he has not thrown out the old course maps entirely, he has modified the system so race lengths and destinations can be shifted more easily. “Some hard core racers want short courses, [so they can] do up to seven races a day. Others want longer spinnaker runs,” said Miller. “I want to give our clients, the sailors, what they want. So I’m going to ask them.” Miller is no stranger to racing or to the Heineken Regatta. In fact, he has been doing results for the Heineken since 2008 and has served as Race Officer in many regattas from the Caribbean to Europe. Miller created and runs the website RegattaGuru.com fulltime. The popular sailing website started as just a result based program, but quickly grew into a multifaceted design that can handle everything from planning a campaign for a regatta, to sorting and handling the race entries of each class, to determining race results based on times and handicaps. There is even a spectator’s guide. He boasts on the site: “Regattaguru.com makes regattas easier for everyone: competitors, officials, media and organisers.” Miller started sailing at age 14 and was racing by age 17 and off to University in England. He continued to sail and now splits his time between winters sailing in the Caribbean and summers racing in Cowes. “I washed up on the shores of Tortola aged 31,” remembers Miller. “I first got involved in officiating a race

boat classes. They will look at the big book of courses, approximately 12 this year, and then post visually on the start boat what marks the racers must sail around. They will also broadcast on On St. Maarten for the the vhf radio which marks Heineken Regatta, he may are the ones fleet must sail have been too busy enter- to. ing results to attend the nearly decade of parties, “Simple,” said Miller. “Better but Miller has talked with communication, less stress.” many sailors and in fact still But despite the changes, races. He knows what rac- some things will remain the ers want because he listens. same. “We want to keep the “This year, the Regatta is all signature Around the Island about flexibility,” said Miller. Race on Friday; but we also “I want us [Regatta officials] added a few smaller, faster to communicate better with races in between.” our customers, the sailors.” One of the big changes is First off, Miller wants four that we will be back in the race committee start boats Anguilla Channel. With the instead of two. By dividing move out of Marigot last the expected fleet of 200 year, the Leeward-Windinto smaller groups, the ward Saturday racing was four individual race officers done off Simpson Bay. “The can send their groups off on Anguilla Channel offers so much; it is a shame not to different courses. race there,’ said Miller. “Race officers will be able to adjust the course by as little “Racing is changing. There as half a mile to ensure that are different demands in the race is just long enough one-design sailing, big to be challenging, but not boats and multihulls. We’re tedious. The concept of changing our approach so modified courses is not new that we can meet all those and was attempted at the demands. The beach cats 35th St. Maarten Heineken last raced here in 2008, and Regatta. “Last year, I think we’re working as hard for there were 29 courses and them as we are the Volvo the sailors needed a book to classes. It’s paying off in the size of our 60-foot class and figure out where to sail.” we’re looking to grow in all The big change this year is areas.” By adding more varithat each boat is provided ety, Miller and St. Maarten with a map of the island Heineken Regatta want to with the location of marks. prove that they are up to the The race officers on the start challenge of yacht racing toboats will evaluate wind day. and weather conditions and in Tortola. I was a member of a very small yacht club. We were so small it was a rule that everyone had to help with the races or there wouldn’t be any.

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Who’s who in this year’s 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Former Chairman of the Steering Committee and racing pundit Robbie Ferron once again shares his extensive knowledge of the main players in this year’s regatta with a rundown of the interesting boats to watch pending completion of the class allocations. Registration was not complete when this article went to press. Maxi Class There are 10 boats entered in the Maxi class and this is certainly a big entry so the question is: What sort of racing will it produce? The competition is likely to be best in the cruiser part of this class with a Swan 100 (Varsovie), Swan 82 (Ptarmigan) a Shipman 80 (Paula R) a Bordeaux 60 (Zampano) and a Pendennis 77 (Ocean Phoenix). There is an entry of one of the old Grand Mistral Maxis called Weddel that is an 80foot Bruce Farr design that can be fast. Kip Curren has entered a carbon 1998 Carrol Marine 60 footer called Prospector, that once sailed the regatta under the name Hissar. The yacht Zampano is a Bordeaux 60 that will excel in comfort. The odd boat out would appear to be Highland Fling which is an ultra light and a better competitor for the Volvo racer Brunel than the Swans and Shipmans. But it certainly will be a sizable grand class that will be a great racing experience and produce incredible pictures!

Amongst the heavier boats, there are some old Heineken hands with Alan Edwards on Spirit (Swan 65) and Jack Desmond on his Swan 48 called Affinity as well as Hank Schmitt on Avocation. I hope they will be welcomed back with enthusiasm. In the 40-foot range, there is an abundance of good entries. Frequent winner El Ocaso will be challenged to repeat his winning ways. For instance, Liquid, another J122, with Richard Archer driving Pamela Baldwin’s well prepared boat (just won the Valentine’s regatta) will be competitive. But there is also Jings the J133 from the UK with a slightly higher rating, Quokka the Grand Soleil 43 that rates lower (0.922), and the First 40 Team Boston at 0.935. that have shown great performances at the HR before like Elvis and Co Co de Mer and Tribe. They include the new Arethusa from Phillip Lotz who has been at the regatta with his Swan 42 in the past. I am guessing that it has been arranged that they are protected from competition from other Jonty Layfield of Antigua boats like Fujin, the Bieker will be at the Heineken Re- 53 that is an innovative degatta for the first time with sign with foil keels. a J111 called Sleeper, which was has done well in An- Multihulls tigua and not yet seen in Whilst the multihull class is the Heineken (rating down large, the racing multihulls at 904 for a very modern boat!). He won Sailing Week overall in a borrowed boat with an outstanding and surprising performance. Following the Noah principle, there are two Jeanneau Sunfast 3600’s entered; one is a Polish entry and another an Irish entry. I recall one of them with a low rating (lower than mine) flying past me to weather in Antigua and I became aware of these interesting designs. They could well be on the podium if well sailed. There are two J120’s entered (Paulista and Sunset), two Beneteau 47.7’s (EHO and Dauntless) and two J 105s (Solstice and Dark Star), and two Dufour 40’s (Wild Ting and Por Favor) that make this reminiscent of the Noah’s Ark planning.

CSA Monohulls In the high end racers, there is a British Botin TP52 called Sorcha helmed by Americas Cup Sailor Campbell Field that will rate at almost 1.2 on CSA. The Trinis will be coming with a Kerr 11.3 called Dingo that will have great competition with Taz of Antigua (Bernie Evan Wong) and three Melges 32’s (two from PR and one Melges 24’s from SXM). There are only four entered so far and it is likely that A Stimson 42 called Pala- this number will increase. patine will be just under One is a Martinique boat; them if they put this some- and Martinique teams have what heavier boat in the done very well in the past. same class. To get a good Island Water World has a competition between the new hull and John Gifford light boats and the very has a new sponsor. light boats (Melges 32’s) the course will play a big part in Gunboats determining the best race The Gunboat entry shows result. six entries, mainly the 62’s. We will see some entries

that are entered do not exactly constitute a close rating bunch. Phaedo 3 is of course the fastest and the Formula 40 Soma is quick and could have a close race with Arawak. The cruising multihulls are a different matter. There is a wide group of Cantana’s, Lagoons, R and C’s, Fontaine Pajots and now an interesting new Open 40 from Bavaria, which is an interesting design to my eye. This will certainly be interesting racing.

Bareboats Some of the old and successful hands in the bareboat class are back. Family Kees Jan, Rene and Martijn Baartmans have been on the podium many times and are entered again with the familiar Harten Heer, Gruppo Sportivo and BZN. The well-established women’s team “Something Hot” with Marieke Poulie is back too. Neil Harvey the famous Aussie is back with an American team called KHS and S Contractors that have won the division before.

Karst Ljstma, a one-time Sint Maarten resident now in Curaçao, is back with a team again as is Michel Ruijter and Hans van der Gulik from Curaçao. But to top it off, there is the entry of the great Jan Soderberg, the Swede who won bareboat classes in the Caribbean regattas so consistently for so many years that nobody could understand how. Turns out he is just a fantastic (and humble) sailor so this division is going to have a great year.

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‘When Boys became Men’ How the film of the Volvo Ocean Race was made The official media crew of Team Brunel-Sailing Holland, On-Air Media, followed the secondplaced Volvo 65 Team Brunel throughout the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race, recording the onboard drama, highs and lows, of the world’s toughest ocean race for the exclusive movie “When Boys became Men.” Executive Producer and On-Air Media owner Anton van de Koppel tells Robert Luckock of The Daily Herald how it was made. How did the idea come about to make this movie? We started out with the idea that we had to do daily and weekly television pieces. Then the idea came to do a large feature on the whole story. In the last month before the finish in Gothenburg, Sweden, we figured out that the story of the involvement of Mental Coach Anje-Marijcke van Boxtel was different from your average sailing movie and we decided to go for a much larger plan; a theatre documentary-movie. During the time-consuming process of editing this piece, the whole story unravelled to us. Our director, Marloes van der Haagen, worked with a team of editors, colourists, and sound technicians for many hours. Was the movie made on all legs of the Volvo Ocean Race, or just a few legs? The movie was made on all the legs of the Volvo Ocean Race. We actually started

in the training camp in Lanzarote five months before the start. Then we travelled to all stopovers around the world to interview the crew and follow developments in the team closely. The only stopover we had when another crew did the shooting was Auckland, New Zealand, as our core crew had to do the Heineken Regatta in St. Maarten in March last year. How did you organise such a challenging project? We have a lot of experience with Sailing Race and the Volvo Ocean Race around the world. So we knew what was going to happen. Still, we had to organise a core crew that was able to travel to all stopovers. This had to be the same people as much as possible as we wanted to gain the trust of the team. We shot 85% of the movie ourselves, except some shooting in Auckland, and the helicopter footage was done in conjunction with Volvo Ocean Race organisation. How was the film crew organised, on board and on shore? The shooting was done by several cameramen. On board during the race, we had Stefan Coppers. He was the official On Board Reporter (OBR) and he sailed the whole race as reporter, cook and cleaner. The backbone of the whole thing was a large server where all footage is stored in our head office in the Netherlands. A media manager and an editor sorted all footage on a daily basis, labelling all good stuff so the director could

work with it. What type of cameras were used and where were they placed on the boat? The type of cameras varied a lot. On board we had Point of View cameras that operated out of the navigation station below. These high definition cameras are all over the boat. They are filming the pit, the bow, the sails and from the mast. This system is mandatory on all boats and has an emergency button. As soon as you push it, the EPIRB emergency beacon goes off and the camera on the back of the boat holds the last five minutes of footage. In a cache memory, this system will transmit footage to the control centre in Alicante as long as it technically can. That’s why we had the footage of the Vestas crash so fast. The OBR also has a variety of handheld cameras he can use with underwater housing and special microphones. This kit was set up by our team and fitted for our needs. We had contact with Stefan on the boat on a regular basis so we could brief him on the footage we needed to tell the story. This was very hard on him as he had so many stories to tell and so many media to deal with. On shore right after the finish, we collected the hard drives from the boat while our other cameraman worked with large

pe 65 fleet around Ca e) the Volvo Ocean Rac Team Brunel leads 15. (Photo courtesy Volvo Ocean 20 , 30 Horn on March

cameras like the Sony FS 7 and the Canon C300. But also Sony F55 and RED Dragon where used in some cases. What were conditions like for filming and how did Stefan cope? Sometimes, skipper Bouwe Bekking did not allow Stefan on deck when situations got dangerous. But in most cases, it was like all sailing races are – fast and furious. Stefan is an experienced sailor but he like all the crew sometimes had to deal with seasickness. In that case, he was editing footage in the navigation station with a bucket between his knees. Also we did a lot of training with the guys on this aspect of how to the make the best footage, tell the story, and stay happy in the worst circumstances. Great help with that training came from the Mental Coach who talked to the guys before they went on the next leg and she was also the first one to talk to them after the leg. Her role is a major part in this movie. Her job was to maintain a happy team, develop leadership to deal with the setbacks and the ups and downs. How did the cameras hold up to the harsh conditions? Well, we had only one camera that was lost, a Go Pro washed overboard and a handheld camera on board almost died but was saved in the tech room after the leg. We had a whole research and development team on the technical side to develop

Executive producer and owner of On-Air Media, Anton van de Koppel (closest to camera, left), takes a selfie on board Team Brunel for the Leg 10 celebratory homecoming to the Netherlands following the team’s second place finish.

Also the camaraderie was a good thing. All the hugs and pats on the back we had and gave to each other during this rollercoaster How did the racing crew ride were the best feeling respond and cooperate you can imagine. with the filming? Yes, this was very impor- Where can the movie be tant. We had the full confi- seen? dence of the crew. They are The movie is only befriends of ours. Since we ap- ing played in selected proached them in the same places, so not online or manner as Anje-Marijcke on YouTube. It is in thedid, we gained their con- atres mostly and it will be fidence very quickly. And shown once during the of course many of them we Heineken Regatta at Sint already knew from previous Maarten Yacht Club. We did a road show from Ocraces. tober 27 until now and we What were the worst and had packed theatres all the best parts of the whole ex- time. The movie will play in Europe and USA in seperience? The worst part was when lected places. It is 77 minthe team lost a few legs in utes long, with no breaks. a row. They started very promisingly in third place Were you yourself sailing then even better with a first with the crew on any of place. Then it was a fifth, the legs? another fifth and a fourth In the race, they do not place which did not make allow any passengers like the work easy. After asking me. Only during the start the question of what went of each leg, the team can wrong so many times, we invite a “Leg Jumper.” This had to start working with guest has to jump off after the team to rebuild the faith an hour into the race. It is that they could still be on a great honour and there the podium. And they did it was a long list of people and that was the best part. willing to be leg jumpers. systems that could work in very harsh conditions. This was a Volvo Ocean Race collaborative effort by the way.

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Jens Dolmer ref uelling below to Itajai on Ma deck on Leg 5 rch 22, 2015 . (Photo court esy Volvo Ocean Race)

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Team Brunel second in Canting Keel Class in Caribbean 600

Frans Hinfelaar (right) at St. Maarten Yacht Club with Thomas Ivanauskas who crewed on “Ambersail” during the Caribbean 600. By Robert Luckock

Maarten and Anguilla during the night and morning. In the afternoon, it turned more into reaching conditions around Barbuda and the Volvo is really made for that, doing an average of 18-20 knots. We gained a lot at that point, catching back about 15 to 18 places. We were fully powered up; and when a squall went runel joined several over, we were doing 30. It other Heineken Re- was all hands on. gatta participants in the 600 which has become “We caught up to the front a feeder race for the St. runners and I think we Maarten event. The crew gained two hours. At the of 15 included six who did end, we rounded rock Rethe Volvo Ocean Race last dondo and it was an upyear on Team Brunel as wind beat to the finish in well as friends of the own- Antigua. We couldn’t gain er and other professionals. anything more.”

The Volvo 65 Team Brunel crew members are regrouping for this weekend’s 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta after finishing second to Commanche in the Canting Keel Class and ninth in IRC Overall in the just concluded 2016 RORC Caribbean 600.

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“We had a difficult start with other big boats but came off the line pretty well,” related mainsail trimmer Frans Hinfelaar at the yacht club on his return. “After beating along the shore along Antigua slowly, we could crack off into a jib reach and hoist the code zero and later the A3. We lost some ground on the downwind leg to the front boats as our sails are not set up for true downwind sailing. Going into the night was difficult reading the light wind patches around St. Kitts, so we lost a bit there as well.

Hinfelaar, a professional freelance sailor, is a veteran of the 1985 Whitbread around the world race.

has to come up. You don’t get much sleep, an hour here and there.” The Volvo 65, he added, is “unbelievably strong.” “The way the loads were put on sails, rig, foils and canting keel system, we didn’t see any damage during the 600 and in the Volvo Ocean Race, it held up with no damage.” That was confirmed by Thomas Ivanauskas, who was a member of the technical shore team, inspecting the boat after every stopover in the Volvo race. “It’s amazing how the boat performs in reaching conditions,” Hinfelaar continues. “You can really hammer it. The only problem with this boat is in very light weather, it’s hard to get it moving. In the 600, we struggled when it was 11 or 12 knots.”

“In those days, it was quite different. If you hit 19 knots, that was considered extreme. Today, 19 knots is easy, just routine. It’s a Team Brunel’s skipper for completely different world the Heineken is Gerd-Jan Poortman, the bowman today.” in the 2014-2015 Volvo The 600, he said, is a tough Ocean Race in which race with long, tiring up- Team Brunel finished second. He has done two prewind legs. vious Volvo Ocean Races, “We take it very seriously in 2005-6 on ABN AMRO and push it hard. Mini- Two and in 2008-9 on Delmum food…just freeze ta Lloyd. dried stuff. We did a watch “After that, we had a long system; but every time you 80-mile beat up past St. do a manoeuvre, everyone

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Beach cats return to the Heineken after a long hiatus By Robert Luckock

Beach cats will be racing in the 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta for the first time since they last participated in the event in 2008. It will be a small field of just six F18 boats, possibly eight, by the time registration closes, but should be no less competitive for that.

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ogistically speaking, catering to a large class of beach cats in the past has been a headache for organisers in terms of providing extra security on the water; but with fewer entries, that is not seen as an issue this time. Beach cats will have their own courses, at least two safety boats following, and a dedicated Race Officer.

around with everyone else on Friday. “Aside from that, they will have their own race committee on Saturday for innovative courses in Simpson Bay, based on an America’s Cup format and can do as many races as they want. For spectator-watching on the Simpson Bay beach, it will be fantastic. And on Sunday, they will have a choice of a course to Marigot and back to Simpson Bay or more windward leeward courses”

That person is Jamie Clark from Cowes, Isle of Wight, a very experienced International Judge and Race Officer who also speaks French fluently; definitely a bonus as practically all the competitors are French nationals.

Even though he’s disappointed the beach cat number is not in double digits, Miller sees managing the beach cats under this new format as a proving ground that can open the way to Veteran beach cat sailor Bernard Sillem having more one design and Race Director Paul Miller have been classes and tailor-made credited with making the inclusion of courses in the future. beach cats possible this year; Sillem certainly through his connections with fel- “The message needs to get out that the low beach cat sailors. Heineken Regatta can do more than it has done in the past to meet more competiMiller cited reasons beach cats became a tors’ needs,” he emphasises. “I’m trying to “nuisance” in the past was because they position the regatta to attract one design were not given what they wanted but classes. For example, if we get the X1 20ft treated like every other boat, doing the sport boats next year, they don’t want to do same courses as the others. long courses. “We’re doing it in a completely different way this time, giving them their own courses and a Race Officer,” he discloses. “We’ve listened to them and I couldn’t have done this without the input of Bernard. The cats wanted to do the around the island race so they will be going

“The good thing about the small number of beach cats is that it will be easier for us to fine tune it as we go along, and make that small group even happier, not to mention the possibility of attracting more beach cats next year. There’s also the VX 1 class that is racing in the British and US Virgin islands

this year and those guys are interested in from St. Martin is a Cirrus, Pomy Speed, but no details about the crew mentioned. coming to the Heineken in 2017. Among the St. Barths sailors are Jeff Ledee and Vincent Jordil on their Nacra MK II, St. Barths Republic, Sylvie Pollien and Yan on Ned Ahpc C2, Markku Harmala on a Cirrus Tradewind Aviation, David GuihAt least five of the beach cats entering this eneuc and Noah Turtshi on a Nacra, and weekend are from St. Barths with just two the Laplace brothers Turenne and Patrick, boats from St. Martin. Sillem will be racing also on a Nacra. on Gonzalo, a Cirrus B1, with Joris vanden Eynde while Dominique Platelet and Henry According to Sillem, the beach cat sailors will be on the other St. Martin boat. An- will be staying in one group in the floatother boat listed on the regatta entries page ing house, La Maison Flottante, in the Lagoon. “These one design classes don’t go to some regattas because they can’t get the racing they want. So I want to make sure we are positioned to offer them what they need.”

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J World Annapolis: Fun-focused racing in the Caribbean sunshine Seriously addictive The 36th Heineken Regatta welcomes back the team from J World Annapolis, an outfit that teaches sailing with an enthusiasm and dedication to safety and tradition that is hard to match. Based out of Annapolis, Maryland, this organization keeps busy yearround with training, teambuilding exercises and high levels of competition on the crowded bays and quiet inlets around the eastern seaboard of the United States.

Home of J World Annapolis.

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World Annapolis will be racing a Moorings Beneteau Oceanis 50 in the Bareboat Class. This is a similar yacht as what they chartered and sailed in previous regattas. Skipper and Racing Coach Jeff Jordan will helm the yacht with alacrity. He is hoping to see the team return to the podium again, as it did in years past. Handling the sheets and providing team spirit will be the J World Crew which will include sailors Renee McMillan-Cox, Jorge Huerta, Rachel Wilkinson, Ann Wilkinson along with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Neidhart. J World notes on its website that it regards St. Maarten Heineken Regatta as a must-do for all sailboat racers and for all lovers of the Caribbean. That surely explains why they keep coming back! Since 2013, J World Annapolis has been a consistent part of the serious fun. It sent two teams that year, and finished first and fourth, with Jeff Jordan at the helm of the winning boat. In 2014, two boats again were entered, finishing fifth and eighth in their class. Last year, they once again

competed with two teams, coming in third and seventh. Interestingly, another J World team took top honours in that class last year – a team calling themselves J World West Coast. So perhaps the gauntlet has been thrown! The team from Annapolis will be enjoying the sailing, the scenery and the parties – all courtesy of St. Maarten’s hospitality. They arrive early to do some easy-going practice sailing, and to visit some of the nearby islands while they have the boat chartered out, alternating three days of sailing training with sightseeing in St. Barths, snorkelling at Tintamarre and partying in what they have called “the heart of Caribbean decadence.” Jeff Jordan keeps J World Annapolis tied into St. Maarten Heineken Regatta for the same reason he enjoys being a sailing instructor: for the love of sailing, the people he meets and the sense of community. Good luck, guys, keep a weather eye out!

J World sailors celebrate on the podium at last year’s regatta award night.

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Party Schedule:

36th Edition of St. Maarten Heineken Regatta March 3-6, 2016 Thousands of party animals just like you will be attending the major one-time-a-year festivities going on during Heineken Regatta! Every night, there are concerts to attend at unique and spectacular locations around the island, showcasing great local and international artists. Add to that an ice-cold Heineken, world class sail boat racing and the hottest after-parties; and you got a recipe for some of the most memorable times of your life! Welcome to this year’s 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta! Please check out the detailed schedule for times, places, dates and some of what the artists have in store for YOU! Green Energy Night: Thursday, March 3, Princess Pavilion, Port de Plaisance Featuring: * Deej Maestro & Deej Big Boss: These two are St. Maarten’s hottest duo deejays. They have been collaborating since 2013 and are geared up to bring energy to Heineken Regatta 2016. What to expect: A mix of Top 40, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, EDM , Latin and Zouk throughout the evening. Both deejays are no strangers to this event, having played at last year’s Heineken Regatta 2015. These two are known to be versatile deejays who can adapt to any crowd. They start up the fun from 5:00pm and go on with sets in between prize giving and performances till 1:00am. Both deejays had this to say: “The crowd should be ready for a thrilling event.” * Percy Rankin: Watch this well-known St. Maarten vocalist and musician perform with his sweet voice and Reggae tunes at 9:00pm. * Kuenta i Tambú: Deep Caribbean traditional rhythms mixed with the latest on the electronic European dance scene, making for a super blend of exciting original songs and a genuinely uplifting show you won’t soon forget! Catch them at 11:30pm. COME SEA ST. MAARTEN: FRIDAY, MARCH 4, THE BOARDWALK IN PHILIPSBURG Featuring: An array of bands is scheduled for this Friday night. Think musical festival hosted by local radio personality Gee Money, who will be MC-ing that evening, navigating between four stages. The theme for this evening will be “Come Sea St. Maarten!” With the themes of 2016 “Come Sea St. Maarten” and “St. Maarten by Air”, Heineken Regatta is promoting St. Maarten as an island destination. The only ways to travel to St. Maarten are by air or by sea. In the future, Heineken Regatta aims to cooperate with all companies that are related to these themes so that together they can create this wonderful event that promotes all that St. Maarten has

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be “St. Maarten by Air!”

As expected, there will be a host of bars, restaurants and vendors nestled among the stages, all ready to make for another unforgettable regatta experience! There will be various stages, so take a good look! The first stage will be in front of the Pasanggrahan guesthouse with stages working all the way down to the beautiful new Walter Plantz Square.

* Mixmaster Pauly: Caribbean tunes mixed with international vibes are what you’ll be hearing from this son of the soil. “Come out and enjoy the Saturday night with Mixmaster Pauly and the rest of the artists for the night”

The fun starts at 5:00pm with the best of St. Maarten’s bands and DJs:

* Honeypot: Striking up at 6:30pm, with an Aruban home-grown, underground sound that always pleases. Their music – a mix of Rock, Reggae and Hip-Hop – has resulted in 15 number one hits on the island of Aruba, and

* Shadowman: This well-loved, local performer will be at Walter Plantz Square from 5:30pm. * Remo & Barbwire Band: These guys start up their live show at 6:00pm with some sweet Caribbean vibes. * Impakt Band: They will be making an impact with their performance on the Boardwalk at 7:00pm. * Mighty Dow & his Ebony Steel Orchestra: They are slated to perform at 7:00pm at the Captain Hodge Warf. Isidore York’s steel pan music has been heard around the world, but his true passion remains in his homeland where he continues to train and teach young musicians the fine art of the steel pan music. * X-plosion Band: Slated to perform at 8:30pm, straight from Dominica, this band is set to give you an explosion of zouk, calypso, soca and reggae. They are well-known for their high energy sounds on the island and nearby ones, especially during Carnival time! * Koolberry Jam: Performing at 11:00pm, led by gorgeous front woman Kelly Betancourt, they’ll bring out your rocker vibes along with chill reggae tunes; basically anything from Soul to Classic Rock and the latest hits you are sure to know and dance along to! One thing’s for sure about these guys, they are a lot of fun! Music sets performed by DJ Eagle who will be the house DJ for the evening and winner of the 2015 Heineken Soggy Sounds DJ Championships. ST. MAARTEN BY AIR: SATURDAY, MARCH 5, KIM SHA BEACH Featuring: The theme for Saturday night’s festivities will

a level of international recognition that is usually reserved for platinum selling artists. Their “island inspired” lyrics are original and nontarnished from mainstream influence and are accompanied by smooth, up-beat melodies that capture the true essence of Aruba. * Orange Grove: Good times, once again with Orange Grove, start at 9:00pm. St. Maarten’s very own sensation, based in the Netherlands, is a fixture at the Heineken Regatta concerts almost every year. They have never forgotten their roots! “We will be premiering a handful of brand new songs! We have only played them in the rehearsal rooms, so far, getting ready for Saturday, March 5! We can’t wait to show our fans here what we have been up to and give everybody a brand new live set full of fireworks!” Their sexy mix of Reggae, Rock and Hip-Hop to original tunes that have you both reminiscing for the good old days on SXM and covers done THEIR way will have you singing along and breaking out the moves, no matter what your condition! * Ziggy Recado: Ziggy Recado has graced our Heineken Regatta stage before, and it is no doubt he will put on a performance that’ll blow you away! * Rock City: When R. City’s confirmation to

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headline Saturday’s entertainment schedule for the 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta was revealed, we all went bonkers! Yes it’s happening folks; chart topping duo R. City is performing on SXM at midnight on Saturday!!! These songwriters have had the opportunity to write lyrics for other performers such as Usher and Justin Bieber and gave the world the multiplatinum, chart topping hit from Rihanna’s “Pour It Up”. These talented Caribbean natives, originally from St. Thomas, have had their lyrics belted out by some of the most popular pop singers of today. Songs like “We Can’t Stop” by Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj’s “The Night Is Still Young” and Sean Kingston’s “Take You There” are just a few of the hits they have written. These songs have dominated the airwaves around the world, and their talent doesn’t stop there. Talented brothers Theron and Timothy Thomas have recently released another hit, the song “Locked Away,” featuring Adam Levine from Maroon 5, released in the summer of 2015, the song quickly rose to the #1 position on the Billboard top 100. The heartfelt chart topper came from a very personal place for the brothers; it was inspired by their parent’s relationship and struggle when their father was incarcerated for five years. They are slated to perform at midnight on Saturday, March 5, at Kim Sha Beach. SUNDAY, MARCH 6, KIM SHA BEACH: Sunday night, usually the final night, the BIG night, the night where SXM goes ALL out for one last time and gears up to see some of the biggest artists of the four-day festivities with the biggest crowd of the four-day festivities! The music line-up will begin with Jackson Wetherbee & The CornerStone from 5:00 to 6:00pm and will be followed by the official prize giving ceremony for the 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. * The Cornerstone: Ready for a dose of Reggae, Rock, Pop, Soul and sometimes folk? Then you’ll love Jackson Wetherbee & The Cornerstone. This past year, the band members recorded their debut album self-titled release, “Jackson Wetherbee” and toured extensively throughout the United States honing their sound and show. In addition to the original songs written by Jackson, they also performed a variety of cover songs ranging from Bob Marley to Coldplay and a little bit of everything in between. * The Cut Creator DJ Outkast: Several performances by St. Maarten’s very own celebrity DJ Outkast, who has just returned from Bangkok, Thailand, from doing a show with Platinum Selling Recording Artists Mims, and had this to say to us, “I’ve just been confirmed to head out to Beijing, China, in April for a music festival. This weekend, I’m heading out to Aruba to headline a music festival

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with Walshy Fire of Major Lazor, Gyptian and TOK. Thanks to Heineken for having me be a part of this great event for another year, and if you thought the past years were something. Just wait till I hit the stage for this year’s regatta! The turn up will be real!” * Youth Waves: Infamous for their shows and Afro-Caribbean sounds of Zouk, Salsa, Soca, Kompa and Reggae. “We have performed so many regattas, it’s hard to say for sure, somewhere around 20! Youth Waves has been delivering hi-energy non-stop shows for 30 years now. Our music is truly made in St. Maarten/St. Martin and mixes the elements of Reggae, Dancehall, Zouk and Compa: Christine’s sweet and soulful powerhouse vocals blend seamlessly into our style! Expect a nonstop two-hour dance party on Kim Sha. Our question for the partygoers is: “ARE YOU READY TO JUMP & WINE?!?” * Akon: He really needs no introduction, the main act for the night, the big hype for Sunday night is Grammy nominated, American Music Award winning international music sensation Akon. Don’t miss the big bang at the end with Akon going on at 12:00-1:30! Remember VIP Passes! The 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is set to be grander than ever, so don’t miss out on all the fun. Get your VIP passes NOW! What you get with the VIP passes: - Exclusive Access - Great View of Performances - Lounge Seating - Finger Food - Open Bar - Air-Conditioned Restrooms The advance purchase price is $75 for Saturday (per person) and $100 for Sunday (per person). Prices at the door will be $100 for Saturday (per person) and $125 for Sunday (per person). Passes at the door may be lim-

ited and will only be available while supplies last. Contact [email protected] or call 1 (721) 543-7721 for more info. Important: Parking! For the two nights of partying on Kim Sha beach on Saturday and Sunday, there will be paid parking at the price of $10 per day per car. This will help relieve the traffic a bit; and the money is being raised by the Rotary Club for a good cause.

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Boardwalk Market Maximum exposure along the Boardwalk St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has given businesses yet another opportunity to shine throughout the festivities. It’s not just another fresh year of the Regatta, there are lots of brand new happenings and Boardwalk Market is an awesome new addition to this year’s festivities.

tion to the Friday event. 2. Why did Heineken Regatta organizers decide to extend the boardwalk for this market? The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta team wanted the Boardwalk event to represent St. Maarten to its fullest this year. We want to showcase all that St. Maarten has to offer, including its musicians, arts, crafts and locally made products, NGOs and clubs. We also wanted to broaden the Boardwalk experience from one end to the other for the maximum benefit of local businesses and visitors.

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he event has been extended further down the Boardwalk to include island vendors representing various businesses. To be exact, Boardwalk Market will be an extension of the event venue (from Greenhouse Restaurant to Barefoot Terrace), adding activities from Cyrus Wathey Square right down to Walter Plantz Square. The event will take place on Friday, March 4. This newly added Boardwalk Market gives vendors the opportunity to present the culture of St. Maarten during the peak of the season by showcasing local arts & crafts, and offering different non-profit organizations a platform to show

what they are all about. We got a moment to interview Gwendolyn de Kock from ILTT on her involvement with Boardwalk Market: 1. What is your official

3. When did you start working on this project and how long did it take? The idea for Boardwalk Market was formed at the end of last year, so we have been preparing for it for two months. We have also included “Come Sea St. Maarten” and “St. Maarten By Air” as party themes that highlight the tourism product of the island.

Heineken Regatta 2016 title? My official title is St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Event Coordinator. My responsibilities include creating the event from start to finish! Boardwalk Market is definitely a great new addi- 4. What is your hope for

Boardwalk Market? In the future, I hope that Boardwalk Market will be present during all nights of the Regatta; and with each year, more vendors to make the market an enjoyable community gathering place for all. St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is committed to being an active part of the community and this is one way to use the international audience of the event to showcase the island. Furthermore, when the Boardwalk Market vendors raise their tents this year, I hope for everyone a beautiful evening spent in the company of family, friends and those yet to be made. The following are some of the vendors that will be participating this Friday: Just Canvas – What you will find: Bags, wallets and accessories made out of recycled sails and marine related materials. Art of St. Maarten – What you will find: Sand art, natural jewellery and St. Martin honey.

Soccer Association Irie designs What you’ll find: Handmade Jewellery, crafts, arts Pawsitive Non Profit Organisation Vendors get to choose what type of stand fits their products, from a Commercial Stand (products or services will be sold) or an Information Booth (no products or services will be sold). A tent is included in both cases. With a minimum fee this year of $150 including a 10x10 tent, businesses were offered a great opportunity to display what they had to offer and get their name out there as well as have the chance to make a tiny fortune on Friday night! The locations of the booths are determined by the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta team, and the tenant will have to adhere to this location. Booth holders are responsible for arranging all other necessities for the booth, such as extension cords and lights.

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Welcome the all new Après Sail Party! The fifth and final day March 7 Thought you had enough? Apparently not! It doesn’t have to end with Sunday night’s festivities; a new night of partying has been added to the Heineken Regatta schedule. The Après Sail Party, which is the only Official Heineken Regatta party taking place on the French side of the island, kicks off at 6:00pm and will go on until 1:00am. What makes Marina Royale a prime location for this? Perfect dinghy access! The dock will be cleared for those wishing to attend by dinghy and there will be additional security with K9 support on the docks all evening. Entertainment will be by resident DJ for the evening, DJ Marco, along with live music by Rocking Band, and there will also be an array of dancers and vendors to add to the already lively atmosphere at Marina Royale in Marigot. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the restaurants will have drink specials going all night long. Enjoy this warm and friendly way to end your 2016 Heineken Regatta experience.

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Kuenta i Tambú

Caribbean beats to spice up your life By Claudienne Peterson

Coming at you under the genre “Tropical Bass/Tambutronic” is the unique, interesting, lively band Kuenta i Tambú (KIT) which will be putting on an unforgettable show for this year’s Heineken Regatta. KIT will be headlining this year’s “Green Energy” Thursday night party with its unique, electrifying and upbeat music. Upbeat club mixes combined with traditional Tambú music from Curaçao (where the band originated) are what make their music so unique.

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ow was this new genre created? The group was formed during a series of educational projects at schools and theatres to introduce Curaçao’s culture and music to children in the Netherlands. The band was founded in 2005 by Roël Calister; a percussionist born and bred on Curaçao. They started out playing acoustic, traditional music and it was

in 2010 that they started experimenting with beats and electronics, launching the birth of their self-described “Tambutronics” music, “where Curaçao’s past dances with its future and takes on the world.” This will be KIT’s first time performing for the Regatta, and both organizers and locals are excited about this diverse group’s performance. Translating from Papiamentu to English, “Kuenta i Tambú” means “Stories and Drums” – which is what this band does live with its perfect balance between electronic sound samples, singing and chanting, and the infectious rhythms of ritual tambù drums. “Tambutronics” has been introduced to several continents – thanks to KIT – but also of significance for band members was the addition of their singer Diamanta, making them a fivepiece band in total. Writing and singing are done by Jalise Romy, Manta Vonlies-

deck and Roel Callister, with Daniel Camacho on drums. A little overview of some of their music! You have traditional songs mixed with modern flavour such as “Miami”- Saca Dolla Riba Nan. Or Buchi Pluma, a very carnival-type tune that really gets you going. You’ll also love listening to the recent Mi Kuero, with fast paced beats that get you moving anywhere, even in your chair. Run in the Sun is smooth with deep rhythms and gorgeous female vocals to tie it all together. Muchu Danki is one of my favourites, meaning thank you very much or many thanks, because it goes from very traditional soothing sounds to very modern mixed sounds seamlessly. If you love drums, beats, rhythm; you’ll love this!

mentu and some Dutch lyrics, plus beats old and new interlacing beautifully harmonized melodies! Let the music of KIT take you on a ride that’s a wild and colourful explosion of energy. KIT will be playing at 11:00pm on Thursday’s ‘Green EnWhat do I love about them? ergy’ night, March 3. The mix of English, Papia-

Check them out on Facebook: Kuenta i Tambú. Visit them online” www. kuentaitambu.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aboutkit I also highly recommend that you go and check out some of their live performances on YouTube. It’ll

get you in the mood to see not just a bunch of amazing performers, but people who really transfer the energy of music through their bodies, they really feel the music, not display and perform it; and you’ll feel that as well! Enjoy!

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HEINEKEN® A BEER BOTTLE LABEL ESPECIALLY FOR ST. MAARTEN! A label for Heineken bottles and the packaging has been designed specifically for the island of St. Maarten. How cool is that?! Have you bought your beers yet? These will be collector’s pieces. The new front label can be seen on the 25cl green bottle. This label commemorates the long standing involvement between Heineken and St. Maarten’s biggest sailing and music event – St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Modern and progressive, the design features the event’s new logo launched in 2015. Labelling and packaging are usually only seen for events like the UEFA Champions League and James Bond movies, so there is a great thrill that St. Maarten has been recognized globally with this new St. Maarten design. The official distributor of Heineken beer on St. Maarten is International Liquor & Tobacco Trading NV. Commercial Director John Leone says the new bottle design includes two immediately obvious features – the prominence of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta sail logo and the bold letters of ST. MAARTEN. The bottles come in a handy 12-pack carton with the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta grid artwork, and features local and international sailors and musicians for the 2016 edition. The new design is progressive and iconic and will be clearly recognizable on retailers’ shelf. Packaging design is crucial for most products as it creates appeal for consumers and the new design is a vital element of the brand’s overall experience. The carton packaging expresses its local relevance based on Heineken’s key brand principles; to accompany the special edition bottles, International Liquors has also produced

a special beer coaster to present the perfect serve for your ice-cold Heineken. The green bottle itself is a century-old example of brand design within Heineken. You see the iconic bottle and you just know what taste sensation and satisfaction you will have drinking the winning formula of Premium Heineken Pilsener beer from Heineken’s brewery in the Netherlands. The special edition St. Maarten Heineken Regatta bottle has been launched at bars, restaurants and supermarkets throughout the island since the end of January. Quantities of the special St. Maarten packaging are limited, so pick up this collector’s item while supplies last! The Heineken brand is sold in almost every country in the world. Since inception some 36 years ago, St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has been recognized by sailors as one of the sailing world’s best regattas with the motto “Serious Fun.” It lives up to its name more and more each year with the plethora of top entertainers brought in to headline the parties and events. Of course, there is the call for the top racing yachts from around the world to enter the races, as well as the fun fleet racing available to all sailors who enjoy the sport. This regatta, look out for the world class sailors, dance to the music of world class entertainers and enjoy the regatta with your green-bottled Heineken with the new design in hand. Enjoy your beer! Cheers!! For full information on St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, including results, photos, videos, party and band information, and much-much more, visit www. heinekenregatta.com

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Captain Morgan spices up Regatta with specials, giveaways The Heineken Regatta is all about sailing, parties and, more importantly, fun – and the best way to have fun is to have easy access to good, refreshing imbibe such as Captain Morgan, a sponsor and the official rum for Heineken Regatta for the past six years.

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s the official rum for the Regatta, Captain Morgan will be injecting some serious fun into this popular annual event with exciting Captain Morgan specials at all your favourite party spots leading up to the Regatta and culminating with some great Captain Morgan activities and treats. Plus, you will get a chance to meet the Captain himself as he will be flying into St. Maarten for this special occasion. The Captain Morgan special line-up includes Captain’s Fridays at Soggy Dollar Bar, giveaways (swags); supermarket deals; a special Captain Morgan bar at Regatta events; Dice of Destiny; the Go Full Captain slogan; the Captain Morgan range and the history between the Regatta and St. Maarten. The hot specials began at Soggy Dollar Bar in February when the bar hosted Captain Morgan Fridays each week and offered two-for-one specials on all Captain Morgan drinks so that party animals could have enjoyed the lively atmosphere of Soggy Fridays with their favourite rum in hand. Bars throughout the Simpson Bay area are also offering two-for-one on Captain Morgan drinks for happy hours. Participating bars include Ranchos, The Harbor, The Palms and Dingy Dock. Supermarkets around the island are also offering various “great deals” for customers to stock up on all their Captain Morgan needs. When you purchase two bottles of original Captain Morgan Spiced Rum at some supermarkets, you receive a Captain Morgan white rum absolutely free. At other supermarkets, if you purchase one bottle of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, you receive a free 1.72 litre Coca Cola for free; while at others, when you purchase a bottle of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, you get a free tankard glass. And as if that weren’t enough, starting on Thursday, March 3, Captain Morgan will be giving away free VIP passes every night for the legendary Regatta beach party with international musical superstar Akon on Sunday, March 6, at Kim Sha Beach. To be able to win, participants have to snap a picture of their “Regatta Captain Morgan moment” and post it to Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #captainmorgansxm. The winning picture will be posted on the huge LED screens on the main stage at Kim Sha Beach so that winners can pick up their tickets. Winners will be able to enjoy the entire evening’s events from the cool VIP viewing deck, with an open bar and air-conditioned bathrooms, making it the coveted place to be on the beach. During the Regatta, Captain Morgan distributors International Liquors and Tobacco Trading (ILTT) will also have a special Captain Morgan Bar, where patrons will be able to get specialty cocktails served in custom Captain Morgan glassware. This year in terms of fames, ILTT will also set up both for the “Dice of Destiny” giving everyone a chance to win free Captain Morgan goodies. “It will be a great way for our beautiful morganettes (Captain Morgan promo girls) to interact with the crowed. The Dice will give guests a chance to bring out their inner Captain Morgan, “whether it be a test of strength or

a test of wits,” ILTT’s Junior Brand Manager Robyn McDonough said. Some of these goodies will include necklaces, bracelets, hats, moustaches and flash tattoos. “It will be very difficult to not end up looking like a member of the Captain’s crew once leaving the booth,” McDonough noted. “Our goal is to help our guests to Go Full Captain, the newest slogan for Captain Morgan Rum. We have lived like a captain, but for this year’s Regatta, we are asking the crowd to live up to their Captain Morgan potential. It’s not enough to just be like the Captain; we want you to become the Captain.” And during the Regatta, look out for the actual Captain Morgan, who will be on island on Saturday, March 5, and Sunday, March 6. And knowing the Captain, he is sure to be the life of the party! The last time the official Captain Morgan was in St. Maarten was back in 2012. His smooth Pirate charm was a hit with the regatta ladies and the lines to take pictures with him lasted throughout the evening. This year should be no different as he will be in attendance each evening. So keep your eyes peeled for him! To complete the Regatta fun weekend, Captain Morgan will be on stage during prize giving to hand out the trophy for the Most Rumworthy Performance. With all these special and fun things, you’re sure to enjoy this year’s 36th Heineken Regatta edition with the Captain on your side. Captain Morgan products include Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Captain Morgan White Rum, Captain Morgan Black and Captain Morgan Private Stock.

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SHANNA MOES AND THE MORGANETTES TURNING UP THE SEXY IN REGATTA

As an official sponsor and the official rum of St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Captain Morgan Rum is a huge part of this much-anticipated event. And wherever you see the Captain, the sexy Captain Morgan promotion girls – the Morganettes – are somewhere nearby hyping up spectators, giving away special treats amongst other things. Marketing professional Shanna Julia Moes (25), who has been managing the Morganettes for the past two years, promises they will have some super awesome surprises in store for Regatta fans this year. The cancerborn tells us more about herself, her job working with the Morganettes and what fans can expect this year. Who is Shanna Moes? Although born in the Netherlands, I’ve spent the vast majority of my life in St. Maarten. I currently run my own company called Spotlight Promotions. I would say I’m an ambitious, outgoing young woman who loves my island and enjoys meeting and working with new people. Over the years, I’ve delved into various fields, including aesthetics, physical therapy, and even pageantry (having been a runner-up in Miss Universe Holland) but, ultimately, I find marketing as

ganettes? Since I have been involved in selecting promo girls for over two years, I have found some of the key characteristics of a promo girl. Most important is enthusiasm. If you are not enthusiastic about this type of work, it really is just not for you. Other key characteristics would be an outgoing personality and a strong work ethic (being on time, following instructions). When I chose my team for the Regatta, I kept in mind how many different cultures there are on the island. My team consists of four Morganettes, each of a different nationality.

well as event management to be my lot in life professionally. Education? I attended the Sister Marie Laurence Primary School and Milton Peters College. I then moved to the Netherlands and studied “Schoonheidsspecialiste” and then transitioned into Business Management. That is when I moved back to St. Maarten. How did you end up in this field at ILTT? After returning home, I did some freelance work at various events: one was an International Liquors and Tobacco (ILTT) sponsored event in which I met members of the ILTT management team. I was told that I should consider applying to the company based on that and got the job at the time as a Trade Marketing Assistant. After two wonderful years of working and growing with the company, I decided to open my own marketing and promotions company that could continue to work with ILTT as well as other liquor companies, organisations and foundations such as St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) and Tantra Nightclub.

What do your tasks entail at ILTT? One of my most important tasks throughout my years at ILTT has been managing the Morganettes and overseeing various other Captain Morgan promotions. Doing promotions for Captain Morgan is not your typical marketing

job. Captain Morgan has set itself apart from other brands in St. Maarten as a fun brand for consumers to enjoy responsibly. It has been an official sponsor of the Heineken Regatta for over five years. It’s important to meet and exceed the expectations of everyone enjoying the Regatta festivities and continue to remind people of the fun times they have while enjoying Captain Morgan. Our Morganettes are a fun team that is very engaging to different consumers. These girls have certain guidelines to stick to and have to be willing to take tons of pictures to be a part of the fun. We also have to manage the giveaways spread across the entire long Regatta weekend. What do you like about your job (with the Morganettes)? I really enjoy engaging with my clients. I like to hear what their goals are for their products, and what they hope to achieve with my assistance. I enjoy that clients can put their vision in their own words and be very frank about their expectations. I also enjoy the promotional team I work with to execute the tasks of the clients. I carefully select promotional staffers who are enthusiastic, hardworking and serious about the job. I also have to say that I enjoy designing and picking out outfits for promo girls according to the guidelines of the brand. How do you choose the Mor-

What else are you involved with? Currently, I work with Tantra Nightclub on a part-time basis, particularly during major events since I really enjoy event management and customer service. Oftentimes, work at Tantra crosses over with the work of Spotlight Promotions like the very popular TOK event that took place in the nightclub, in which I promoted another liquor brand; not just actively but also in a promo video. I also designed a special outfit for the brand.

Future goals? Personally, I hope to lead a healthy lifestyle and engage with my close family and friends as much as possible. Professionally, I look forward to gradually offer services to more companies locally who can benefit from the very effective yet budget-conscious effect of active promotions and using promo girls. I think the awareness out there is that only a few companies can make use of this, but whether you are a car wash, bank, hotel, restaurant – you name it – this form of marketing is surely effective and there is definitely no budget too small What can the public expect to engage in active marketing. from the Morganettes this Hobbies? year? Well, this year we have a few I enjoy going to any of our surprises that I can’t give many beautiful beaches in St. away as yet. What I can say Maarten and I also love the is that people should bring many options for cuisine on their best photogenic rout- the island. I like to take a trip ing ready, as we want to take off island ever so often, so I’d tons of pictures! You have to say travelling has also become come out to all the events to a hobby of mine. I also love see for yourself! On Saturday spending time with family and Sunday, we have a special and close friends. guest attending that many fans of the brand will be very Pet peeve? My pet peeve is definitely happy to meet. things being disorganized. It’s What differentiates you something that really irritates from similar professionals me when things could have easily been put in place, but in your field? I recently spoke to someone for some reason people have from the Netherlands who neglected to organise things said, “There’s sure a lot of properly. I believe in making marketing professionals in St. any effort possible to plan in Maarten, huh? And yes, it is advance, since as the old adtrue. But marketing is such an age goes: proper planning essential task on this island, prevents poor performance. since you are not only marketing your products to tens Biggest fear? of thousands of locals, but My biggest fear is definitely often we are marketing our not living up to the expecproducts to millions of tour- tations placed on me by ists who come to the island individuals. I like to think annually by air and sea. While of myself as a very dependthere are many marketing able person and for me to let professionals on St. Maarten, someone down in that regard, I think we all have to cover be it personally or professionvarious niche in the industry. ally, definitely can cause quite My focus on active promo- some anxiety in my life. This tions and executing market is why I try to offer realistic expectations to people. research is my niche. Are you also a Morganette? Yes, to some extent I am. After all, what kind of Captain (Morganette) wouldn’t sail with her crew? Indeed, I try my best to be amongst the girls and somewhat in character, at least with the trademark Captain Morgan hat! I actually enjoy my job more if I can be an active part of it, and I believe strongly in leading by example. I see the strong effect that me being active with the girls has on their level of motivation and enthusiasm.

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Continued from page 4 where he couldn’t maintain his race boat any longer, he allowed her to take over. With a light in her eye, Ariel accredits a lot of her discipline to her mother, who was religious and meticulous when Ariel was growing up. “I was very tired of living within the rules and people telling me what to do – what I could and what I couldn’t.” Ariel’s newest, and very suiting venture is taking on the managerial position at St. Maarten Yacht Club. “I’m not afraid to make mistakes. It’s taken me decades to learn what my mother meant by, ‘Excess in moderation and moderation in excess.’ She meant that statement with regard to anything, whether it was sailing, drinking or even staying out late. When you live a life of excesses, you want to do so in moderation, and vice versa,” she explained. She also manages the sailing school and works with a great team of people to organize large and small regattas. On Wednesdays, Ariel is the co-host on Island 92’s Morning Radio Show,

from 7:00 to 11:00am. Another one of her hats entails writing for local magazines where she enjoys painting beautifully worded pieces. Her passions for life and sailing have now been refocused to teaching the younger generations about sailing and helping young girls and boys obtain the same opportunities she had when she was a younger woman. This mermaid has traded in her fins for legs, but in no way is she a damsel in distress, nor has she shown any signs of slowing down. To sit and speak to Ariel, when she can find the time, is to experience what it’s like to not know someone, but still be able to feel the genuine and no-nonsense aura they bring with them. Now she is also moulding future champion sailors; I can only imagine what a strong crew of young people we are about to have in the coming generation. It would be hard to find a more decorated, charismatic veteran to run St. Maarten Yacht Club.

I used the invitation for the famous leg 10, bringing home the boat after the great final in Gothenburg. I sailed with GerdJan Poortman and a few very lucky friends from Gothenburg back to the home port in the Netherlands. The reception we got from the Dutch Navy, coastguard and rescue services among many private boats was spectacular. I will for sure do this again in future races. It was the best sailing experience I ever had. It was like parking a Formula One car right after winning a g in crowd in the background after arrivin Grand Prix and then doing Stefan Coppers and Andrew Cape take a selfie with the Ocean Race) June27, 2015. (Photo courtesy Volvo on leg nal fi the after nburg Gothe a celebratory lap with it. 

Crew in high spirits rounding Cape Horn. (Photo courtesy Volvo Ocean Race)

On board Team Bru nel during Leg 3. (Photo courtesy Volv o Ocean Race)

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PARTICIPANTS

ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA 2016 CLASS

DISPLAY NAME

DESIGN

CLASS

Lipton

A40

Highland Fling XI

RP

X-Files

IMX 40

Weddel

Farr

Paulista

J/120

Prospector

Farr CM60

Arriba

First 40

Sorcha

Botin TP52

Lot66

Swan

Maxi 1

DISPLAY NAME

DESIGN

CSA 4

Maxi 2

Wild Devil

Custom Kiwi 35

Bam

Sunfast 3600

Varsovie

Swan 100S

Team Tigress

Reflex 38

Ptarmigan

Nautor Swan

Wild T’ing

Dufour 40

Zampano

Bordeaux 60

Dark Star

J/105

Spirit

Swan 65

Solstice

J/105

Durlindana 3

Farr

Augustine

First 42

Bad Monkey

R10

Sunbelt Realty Dash

J/35

Sam of Hamble

Sigma 38

PorFavor

Dufour P 40

Paula Rosa

Shipman 80

One & Only

Sunfast 3600

Maxi unallocated

Ocean Phoenix CSA 5 Volvo

Out of Africa

Oceanis 45

Avanti

Hanse 430

Team Brunel

Volvo 65

Ambersail

Farr

Team Budget Marine

J/39

Challenger

Whitbread 60

L’Esperance

Beneteau 45F5

Avocet

Oyster 41

Voilactus

Odyssey 44

CSA 1 Fiser

Farr 40 OD

Team Kiwi - Eudora

Bavaria 42

Dingo

Ker 11.3

Wild Woman

C&C 40

Taz

RP37

Zensation

Odyssey 45.2

Lazy Dog

Melges 32

Westwind

Varianta 44

Soca

Melges 32

Kick ‘em Jenny 2

Melges 32

Palpatine

Stimson 42

CSA 2

CSA 6 Chimichurri

Corum 27

Belaurora

Jenneau

Maelia

X-yachts

Affinity

Swan 48

Speedy Nemo

Dufour 34

Ventaneiro 3

Dufour 500

Fleur

Dufour 38

EH01

First 47.7

Vanille

First 300 Spirit

Northern Child

Swan 51

Caribbean Alliance Insurance

J/30

Jent

J/46

Lucil Yole III

Sun Kiss 47

Scarlet Oyster

Lightwave 48

Bellegaff

1st 32

Trick

Baltic 52

Dauntless

First 47.7

CSA Monohull unallocated Jings!

J/133

CSA 3 Melges 24

Quokka

Grand Soleil 43

J-aguar

J/120 Customised

Gill Race Team

Corrs Light Racing

King 40

Caraibes Diesel

Melges 24

Panic Attack

Open 750

Island Water World

Melges 24

El Ocaso

J/122

Fiji Racing Team

Melges 24

Liquid

J/122

Lionshare

Melges 24

Sunset

J/120

Maximarine

Melges 24

Southern Child

First 40

Gfa caraibes

Melges 24

Team Boston

First 40

Melges 24

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CLASS

DISPLAY NAME

DESIGN

CLASS

DISPLAY NAME

DESIGN

Oceanus

Dufour 500

Tribe

Gunboat

Texas 2 Step

Beneteau 5455

Zenyatta

Gunboat 62

Texas Star

Beneteau 5455

Elvis

Gunboat 62

The Remedy

Oceanis 45

Coco de Mer

Gunboat

Tremsailing

Oceanis 45

Flow

Gunboat 60

Gunboat

Bareboat 3 44i Something Hot

Sun Odyssey 44i

Phaedo^3

MOD70

Sailogix

Sun Odyssey 44i

Soma

Formula 40

Meedee

Sun Odyssey 44i

Fujin

Bieker 53

MSB

Sun Odyssey 44i

Arawak

Catamaran

Harten Heer

Sun Odyssey 44i

Gruppo Sportivo

Sun Odyssey 44i

Multihull 1

Flying Penguins

Sun Odyssey 44i

El Gato

Catana 472

Baltics too

Sun Odyssey 44i

Selika

Catana

Bageal

Sun Odyssey 44i

Guimamalou

Brazapi 41

BZN

Sun Odyssey 44i

La Novia

Crusing Catamaran

Anatole

Sun Odyssey 44i

Belisama

Lagoon 500

Baltics

Sun Odyssey 44i

Endless Love

Helia 44

Kiev Racing Yacht Club

Sun Odyssey 44i

Helia

Pajot Helia 44

Multihull 2

Bareboat 4 Multihull 3 Arcadia

Bavaria open 40

Luna’Sea

Oceanis 43

Mancave

Oceanis 43

Karla

Lagoon 380

RD Racing

Oceanis 43

Kastor Pollux

Moorings 4300

Syrena

Oceanis 43

La Lancette

Lagoon 450

Isle Dance

Beneteau 50.4

Nala

Lagoon 450

Anna Maria

Bavaria 50

RBW

38/Sunsail

Third Wave

Jeanneau SO 409

Yolo

Lagoon 450

Red Star

Jeanneau SO 409

Lady Helen II

Lagoon 450

Jacky O

Jenneau SO41

Blue Tooth

Lagoon 380

Latin Touch

Jenneau SO379

Inselair 2

Jenneau SO409

Bareboat 1 SO 509

Inselair 1

Jenneau SO409

Axez

Jeanneau SO 509

Bseventy

Jenneau SO379

KHS&S Contractors

Jeanneau SO 509

Beneteau 393

Beneteau 393

Floating Rest

Jeanneau SO 509

ASD Anonima Velisti Pontini

Jenneau SO 41

Infobridge

Jeanneau SO 509

Oliva “tapas and more”

Jeanneau SO 509

Onraedt I

Jeanneau SO 509

gonzalo

Beachcat

Team de Roode Schuur

Jeanneau SO 509

NED ahpc c2

Beachcat

Ten Men

Jeanneau SO 509

Pomy Speed

Beachcat

The Soot Sailors

Jeanneau SO 509

Saint Barth Républic

Beachcat

Tikdo

Jeanneau SO 509

Tradewind Aviation

Beachcat

United Region Boys

Jeanneau SO 509 Island Way

Morgan

Joan

Fountaine Pagot

White Cliffs

Sun Odyssey 45-2

Us Skûtsje

Jeanneau SO 509

adidas Sport eyewear

Jeanneau SO 509

Bareboat 2

Beachcat

Lottery

Ourios Sailing Team

Jeanneau SO 53

Flying Penguin

Judel Vroilic

De Wijze Heren

Oceanis 50F G5 /

Eärendil

Class 40

J World Annapolis

Oceanis 50F G5 /

True Blood

Sloop

Team De Pub

Oceanis 50F G5 /

Fortuna

Sun Odyssey

Chill Ou

Oceanis 54

Mo

Jeanneau Melody

Noa

Dufour 500

Windspawn

Philip Rhodes 32

DILLIGAF Racing

Jenneau SO 469

Avocation

Swan 48

Fetard

Dufour Gib Sea 51

Ah Puch

Oceanis 45

Knotty Bouys

Oceanis 45

Anguilla

Cyclades 50.5

Harmony

Oceanis 45

Les Beerlovers

Jenneau SO 469

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