March 17, 2007
International Rolex Regatta
St.Thomas, US Virgin Island
March 23 - 25, 2007
Highlighting the Caribbean racing calendar with its unique blend of island-style hospitality, competition and camaraderie, the St. Thomas Yacht Club's International Rolex Regatta will celebrate its 34th year in 2007, and Rolex has been a partner since the very beginning. The event features handicap and one-design racing in a beautiful setting; professional race management; and dependable Caribbean tradewinds. On the social agenda are festive shoreside events and the Rolex Prize Giving partnered with a beachside farewell party at the Yacht Club.
With over three decades of history, the tradition of a Rolex watch awarded to every class winner still stands. The race from Cowpet Bay to Charlotte Amalie Harbour and back will be augmented by some IC24 match racing. This will show the racers St. Thomas's beautiful capital and provide spectators an up-close look at competitive racing.
The Governor's Cup, supported by newly elected USVI Governor John deJongh and the V.I. Office of Tourism, will be awarded to the boat and crew that has traveled the farthest to race in the event. The winners will receive free accommodations at the Frenchman's Reef Hotel for the 2008 running of the International Rolex Regatta.
Yachts will be divided into classes according to their ratings under the CSA (Caribbean Sailing Association) Rating Rule (www.caribbean-sailing.com), with special classes accommodating one-designs, multihulls and Beach Cats, as needed.
Volunteers Join the Fun
On the beaches of Cowpet Bay, the volunteers and staff of the St. Thomas Yacht Club will again demonstrate the personal touch and generous hospitality for which the International Rolex Regatta is famous. "Sailors and their families will renew old friendships and make new ones while experiencing the very best in food, parties, and entertainment," said St. Thomas Yacht Club Commodore Thomas Moore.
Co-chairing the event are Sandy Symkens and John Sweeney, in charge of shoreside and on-water action, respectively. Denis Comment is Honorary Chairman, with Arthur Wullschleger and Ruth Miller serving as Chief Judges and David Brennan serving as Principal Race Officer.
Committee Chairs are:
Tara Ashmore - Treasurer
Joyce Bailey - Committee Desk
Shep Barrows - Race Committee
Walter Bostwick - Public Relations
Bill Canfield - Trophies/Awards
Rob Carlin - Parking
Gordon Hackstaff - Race Equipment
Terry Hudson - Dock Master
Dr. Carolyn Jones - EMS
Bill Newbold - House Committee
Frannie Newbold - Committee Desk
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Fotos: Daniel Forster/Rolex
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