18.02.2012
Caribbean Greetings from the Commodore!
It will be one of the greatest experiences of your life - De Caribbean Regatta.
Ask any of the happy people who went this winter.
Photo: Commodore Fortenbaugh surrounded by two of the Caribbean skippers, Keith
Cooper (left) and Marcus Cholerton-Brown.
We get to sail on beautiful charter boats through incredible turquoise waters.
Every day there is sun, sailing, snorkeling or just plain resting, relaxing and
reading a book. Don't forget about walking barefoot on the white sand beaches!
Then every evening, the social events begin. Boat parties, dinner onboard or ashore
and always a late night celebration.
The Silver Jubilee Caribbean Regatta was a great success with some of the best camaraderie
ever! Our members love the Caribbean regattas so much there will be a second trip
in March in the Grenadines. It's not to early to begin thinking about next winter!
- Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh
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Mt Gay Rum Sponsors Sails for Silver Jubilee!
One of the greatest sailing brands and the favorite rum of Manhattan Sailing Club
has signed on to sponsor new sails for our club! What a great way to celebrate the
start of our Silver Jubilee season! A big welcome aboard to Mount Gay Rum!
Volunteer Help Needed for International Regatta
Our club is hosting the Dennis Conner International Yacht Club Challenge in August.
We need volunteers to help us reach out to clubs around the world to invite them
to participate. If you could volunteer a few hours during the day or evening, please
contact bomer@myc.org [mailto:bomer@myc.org].
We will be contacting J/24 associations and clubs around the world by Skype and
email in order to tell them about the amazing regatta and invite them to visit the
Big Apple. You can come down to the Honorable William Wall to help or do the outreach
form your office or home. Thanks for volunteering!
De Caribbean Regatta - BVIs Jan 2012
Wow! That's how any report about De Caribbean Regatta has to begin.
More than 300 pictures have already been posted on the club website. Go to www.myc.org
and click the link on the main page to "The Sailing Lifestyle in Pictures."
Now here's the story:
This winter, from January 28 through February 4, 140 club members and sailing school
alumni traveled down to the British Virgin Islands for one week of sailing vacation.
18 boats were listed for the regatta plus we were joined by "Generosity" and "Stagger
Lee" bringing our total flotilla to 20.
This year, the fleet went counter-clockwise through the BVIs. From the Moorings
base in Road Town, sailors headed out on Sunday morning. Some stopped by the Baths
in Virgin Gorda during the afternoon. For the evening, the fleet gathered at Trellis
Bay where frozen drinks were available at the Loose Mongoose and after night revelry
was at the Last Resort.
On Monday morning, the "Lucky Dog Race" was held from Marina Cay up through one
of the three main Dogs. Congratulations to "Team Marvelous" for winning. Then
our flotilla continued to North Sound and the beautiful Bitter End Yacht Club.
The Laser dinghy races were held that afternoon in very strong winds (i.e. everyone
in the race capsized at least once!) and overall winner was "Team Flagship." "Team
Harmonic Seas" hosted the first boat party of the regatta.
Tuesday dawned as a perfect BVI day with winds of 21 knots, excellent for reaching
over to Anegada. As the low coral island appeared on the horizon, excitement grew.
"Team Dobedobedo" hosted a boat party and some sailors were spotted late night
at Potters on the beach.
Wednesday was our day of rest on Anegada. Many of the teams headed over to Cow
Wreck Bay where the hurricane Evacuation Plan is: 1) Grab beer 2) Run like hell.
This beach is one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean plus there is a bar, chairs,
white sand and endless beauty. This evening, the appetizer competition was held
and won by "Team Birthday Boat." The Silver Jubilee Regatta Dinner, featuring
BBQ lobster and chicken, was then held at Neptune's Treasure followed by more dancing
at Potters.
The winds slowed a bit on Thursday but the day was spectacular with incredible sunshine.
"Team Oh Yeah" won The Great Race from Anegada to White Bay on Jost Van Dyke.
"Team Otter" hosted the boat party and many sailors gathered that evening at world
famous Foxy's.
The regatta picture was photographed on Friday morning on the beach at Jost Van
Dyke. Then boats sailed over to Norman island for snorkeling at the Indians and
Caves. There was the dinghy race won by "Team Oh Yeah." They also hosted the
surprise boat party that evening. Late night, Willie T's lived up to its famous
reputation and 70 out of our 140 sailors earned their "Royal Order of De Caribbean
Regatta" medals. That says it all.
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