Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous

The annual Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous brings together sailing and motor yacht owners, their families and their friends to take advantage of the best cruising waters in the Caribbean around the British Virgin Islands.

Sailing yacht owners enjoy three days of racing, with the overall winner presented with the Boat International Media Trophy, while motor yachts follow the racing and cruise in company.

The accompanying social programme includes Caribbean barbecues, cocktail tastings, treasure hunts, lunches, dinners and parties.

Organised by Boat International Media and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the event is hosted from the new YCCS Virgin Gorda marina in North Sound.

The next Caribbean Regatta and Rendezvous takes place 14 – 17 March 2012.

Action on the water at the inaugural Caribbean Regatta | photo by Jeff Brown / Superyacht Media

The inaugural Caribbean Regatta and Rendezvous

The very first event of its kind took place 16 – 20 March 2011, when 21 superyachts – sail and motor – gathered at the YCCS Virgin Gorda marina.

THE SOCIAL PROGRAMME
A glamorous social programme included both on and off the water activities, elegant social events, beach parties and gala dinners, with an array of local entertainment courtesy of the new Oil Nut Bay Luxury Resort Community and Beach Club. One of this year’s highlights was a Full Moon party at Oil Nut Bay, where dinner was followed by fire-throwing acrobats and a spectacular firework display.

THE RACE PROGRAMME
Twenty-one superyachts took part in the inaugural Regatta, with Jim Clark and Hanuman lifting the Boat International Media Trophy. Moonbird took the honours in the No Spinnaker Division, while Chanticleer won first prize for the Motor Yacht Spirit of the Regatta for participating in every aspect of the event.

Sailing enthusiasts are already looking forward to the 2012 event, with World Superyacht Awards judge Kevin Jaffé stating his intention to bring Invader, his Jack Hargrave yacht, next year.

For more information visit www.superyachtregattaandrendezvous.com

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