This year on August 14, 15 and 16 the seventh Aruba International Regatta will take place on Aruba. Three days of action and competition for yachts, beach cats, sunfishes, optimists, windsurfers and kite surfers; three evenings of music and parties for all participants and spectators. The sailors will compete for the overall trophy for the winner in the most competitive class. For the youngest sailors there will be optimist races and there will be down wind races for the kite surfers and wind surfers.
At Surfside Beach, next to the airport, a regatta village will be built to ensure entertainment, music, food and beverage and a spectacular view on the races. More than 40 sailing races will take place in the waters of Oranjestad Harbour on August 15 and 16 from 9 AM until 5 PM. The Aruba International Regatta is not only an event for the participants in the races: the regatta village is a gathering point for people who want to enjoy a view of the races or have a relaxed afternoon on the beach in the regatta-mood. The Aruba Regatta Foundation has received a silver award from the Sailors for the Sea – Clean Regatta’s campaign, this year’s edition will be dedicated to the sustainable clean sailing campaign and all possible efforts will be made to reuse, reduce and recycle the resources for the event.
All events and races take place at Surfside Beach. Together with the other sponsors like Studio Advisory, ALBO, Tranquilo charters, Power Systems, ASD, ADCTRA, Zenitel, SEA-Aruba, ISS, Budget Marine and with the support of the Dutch Marines this regatta will surely be an event you shouldn’t miss! Most participants are already preparing for the races and a number of international competitors have already confirmed their participation in the races. You can pre-register for the races via phone +297 565 6887. Visit www.aruba-regatta.com or facebook for more information. FB https://www.facebook.com/arubaregatta
