HEINEKEN REGATTA, St Maarten - £850 per person

3rd to 10th March 2008

"Serious fun ", that's the catchphrase of the Heineken Regatta and without doubt it lives up to it’s reputation. The Heineken Regatta is based on beautiful Caribbean island of St Maarten – half Dutch half French. The regatta is just getting bigger and better every year. Venomous is welcoming individual sailors for one of the biggest regattas of the Caribbean in 2008. The Heineken Regatta has it all, this has got to be the MUST DO for this Caribbean season, amazing waters, amazing racing, and AMAZING parties, A well planned regatta with a fantastic balance of competitive racing combined with an extremely lively social scene.

The Yacht

Venomous is a stunning 60’ race yacht with a comfortable interior. She has recently raced in the ARC race across the Atlantic where she won her class (Yachts over 60’ long) She carries a very large sail area but has been designed for simplicity of use. We will have a skipper and experienced crew on board so even those with limited racing experience will soon become part of a competitive team. Venomous has air conditioning, large fridge and shower, as well a huge sail wardrobe.

The Heineken Regatta and you

The Venomous Heineken Regatta campaign starts on the Monday 3rd March when you fly in to Antigua. The adventure starts as soon as we reach the yacht. We have a week of full on activities planned for you with exciting sailing and memorable parties as well as ensuring there is still time for relaxing in the sun.

Itenerary

Mon 3rd March Touchdown at the VC Bird Airport Antigua, taxi to Falmouth Harbour Marina where you will meet Derek and Mark on board Venomous. After having an inspection of the boat and all her equipment and sails we head to the bar for an evening meal and cocktails, the perfect time to watch the sun go down and get to know the rest of the crew.

Tues 4th March We set off early for the trip to St Maarten which should take 6 hours, during the voyage you will be able to familiarise yourself with all aspects of sailing Venomous we should be in Simpson Bay for sun down. Evening is time to have a rum punch or two and great food.

Weds 5th March Practice day. We will go out early, practising tacks, gybes, and general boat handling sorting out crew positions and eying up the opposition. We will anchor in time so we can head over to the famous Sunset Bar! The late afternoon is then yours again to swim and relax. Meeting again in the evening so the whole team can get their crew shirts on and make our presence known to the rest of the fleet in true Venomous style at the infamous Soggy Dollar Mount Gay Rum Party.

Thurs 6th March The Commodores Cup, Another 8.30am start gets us out there in time for 2 - 3 Windward Leeward races, a great warm up for the Heineken Regatta, time to get the team working like clock work, get the adrenaline burning and the muscles pumping!

Fri 7th March Another early start, just enough time to warm up and ease the pains away from yesterday before the Round the Island Race starts. After a full day of racing it is back to Simpson Bay, for beers and swimming before heading over to Philipsburg for a boogie at the official party.

Sat 8th March After a nice little lie in. Today is two or three shorter distance races finishing the day on the French side in Marigot. Tonight you are treated to the Best Party of the event in the Streets of Marigot and some great French cuisine.

Sun 9th March Short & Sweet is the name of race 4, Marigot round to Simpson Bay. We should be anchored by 3pm giving you time for a swim before heading to the beach and the prize giving party/concert in the evening.

Mon 10th March The regatta has drawn to a close so its time to set off back to Antigua to log up a few more hot sunshine sailing miles in time for a flight home.

We are offering the Heineken Regatta to individuals both experienced sailors and beginners are welcome. Yacht racing is the ultimate activity holiday; it's the perfect excuse to get out for some excellent racing either by you or with some friends. All you need to do is get yourself to and from Antigua (not too difficult as there are several flights each day from London). It's a regatta of a lifetime that will make a holiday to remember!