Bonaire Sailing Regatta Celebrates 40th
AUGUST 1, 2007. Tourism Corporation Bonaire has announced the 40th anniversary of Bonaire's International Sailing Regatta, which started as a race between two Bonairean-made fishing boats: Captain Don Stewart's fishing-sloop 'Sislin' and Hubert Domacasse's 'Velia'; for a prize of 27 cases of beer, in 1968.
Bonaire's 40th Annual International Sailing Regatta welcomes boats in 25 different categories to participate in this island tradition that attracts sailors from all of the surrounding islands as well as Venezuela, Holland and the U.S.
Approximately 180 different boats from catamarans and yachts to sunfish, windsurfs and fishing boats are expected to participate this year in Bonaire's largest and the Caribbean's most unique sailing races.
And with the boats clearly visible from just about any spot on shore, the Regatta is fun for spectators and participants alike.
In addition to the sailing races, other festivities will include a bicycle tour, walking and running races, softball tournament, swimming and kayaking to Klein Bonaire, the All Nations Parade, participants BBQ party, evening festivals with music, local food and dancing, a concert by George McCrae who's number one hit "Rock Your Baby" sold over 52 million copies worldwide, and the closing Regatta awards ceremony featuring the distribution of the plaques and trophies.
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