ST. THOMAS, USVI -The 34th International
Rolex Regatta, hosted
by St. Thomas Yacht Club, has been scheduled for Friday, March 23 through Sunday,
March 25, 2007. An annual favorite on the Caribbean racing calendar, the three-day
event features handicap and one-design racing benefiting from professional race
management, dependable trade winds and a varied and challenging schedule of races
— including both windward-leeward and distance courses — on the sapphire-blue
waters surrounding the archipelago of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Beachside social
activities blend St. Thomas Yacht Club’s island-style hospitality with the outstanding
camaraderie and competition that hundreds of participants have come to expect
each year.
Yachts racing under the CSA (Caribbean Sailing Association Rating Rule, www.caribbean-sailing.com)
will include Multihulls, CSA and One-Design classes of at least 24 feet as
well as Beach Cats. Continuing over three decades of tradition, winners of
qualifying classes will be awarded trophies for first through third places,
and the winner of each class will take home a Rolex timepiece.
“All sailors can count on cool breeze, warm water and a splash of rum,” said
Regatta Co-Director John Sweeney. “Every year we have a well-rounded fleet,
ranging from small cats to maxis, with sailors from all walks of life and levels
of experience. For 2007, we’re working to add classes for Farr 40s, Melges
32s and Swan 45s.”
“Wearing a Rolex won at the International Rolex Regatta or another one of the
prestigious Rolex regattas held worldwide is the mark of a champion,” added
Sweeney.
The International Rolex Regatta’s 2007 organizational team will have at its
core three coordinators. Bill Canfield, who coordinates operation and use of
St. Thomas Yacht Club’s facilities, will serve as Regatta Coordinator, while
Sandy Symkens will join John Sweeney as a Regatta Co-Director.
Deadline for all entries will be Monday, March 19, 2007.
For information on the International Rolex Regatta, contact:
Bill Canfield at st**@********et.net or
340-775-6320. The regatta web page is www.rolexcupregatta.com where
further information and online-entry forms can be found.