Bucuti Yacht Club Aruba organizes 40th International SailFish Tournament

Aruba Bucuti Yacht Club Aruba this year will be hosting their 40th International Sailfish Tournament on August 22, 23, 24 and 25th. The event will be bigger than ever and will be dedicated to Mr. Irving Richardson. They will also have the first time ever grand prize of $20.000 winner takes all. Special thanks goes to the local brewery Balashi, with its award winning Chill pilsner, and the Department of Fisheries and Agriculture Santa Rosa for their generosity and support.

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A pioneer in farming on Aruba

Oranjestad – Ari Lichtenstein, an Aruban farmer who owns Nos Cunucu, The Landfarm, stands behind the principle of ecological farming, keeping the soil healthy by using sustainable farming techniques. Ari has ambitious plans for his farm and is aiming to complete all of them, such as growing lettuce in the six greenhouses that he reserved for this purpose. Amigoe visited Ari on the occasion of Earth Day.

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Optimist Sailors win Budget Marine Cup during fifth edition of Aruba International Regatta

The fifth edition of the Aruba International Regatta drew competitors from Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and of course Aruba to the new regatta location in Oranjestad Aruba. With about 50 sails on the water and some 100 participants, this regatta is proving that Aruba has a growing and healthy sailing scene. The weather conditions in Aruba’s beautiful sailing waters were optimal for close competition during the 52 races that were held in the harbor of the capital of Aruba.

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