PRESS INFO
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The 6th Annual Anguilla Regatta is coming up May 9th - 11th 2008. The organization would like to invite writers, photographers and TV crew to attend the Regatta to let people in all countries beyond the seas know what a great event and island this is. Throughout the Regatta the organization will assist the members of the press in every possible way from the Regatta Office. If you are an accredited journalist and wish to cover this event please e-mail regatta_at_sailanguilla.com with your details. Also, please feel free to use our special "Regatta Rates" at selected guests houses and inns located in Sandy Ground. Please see our "Island Info" page for locations and details. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone: 1-264-584-SAIL (7245) or email: regatta_at_sailanguilla.com
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1:00 – 6:00 – Registration – ASA Building, North end of Sandy Ground, near Pumphouse
6:00 pm – Skipper’s Briefing - Roy’s Bayside Grill (South end of Sandy Ground next to Commercial Dock)
7:00 pm – PARTY – Roy’s Bayside Grill
Friday, May 9th
8:00 am – 10:00 am – Late Registration - ASA Building, North end of Sandy Ground, near Pumphouse
11:00 am – Race 1 Start - Yachts
6:00 pm – Prize Giving (Main Stage)
8:30 pm– PARTY – Elvis’ Beach Bar
Saturday, May 10th
9:30 am – Race 2, starts, followed by 3 and 4 Start (TBD) - Yachts
10:00 am – Race 5 Start – Temenos Vs. Cuisinart – “West End Cup” (12 Meter)
2:00 pm – NBA VS CCB - “Battle of the Banks” (12 Meter)
6 :00 pm – Prize Giving (Main Stage)
8:30 pm – PARTY - Pumphouse
Sunday, May 11th
9:30 am – Race 6 Start - Yachts
2:00 pm – Race 7 Start - Sir Bobby Velasquez Anguilla Boat Race
3:00 pm – Race 8 Start – AYSC Optimist Dinghy Exhibition – Road Bay
4:00 pm - Prize Giving (Main Stage) – Yachts
6:00 pm - Prize Giving (Main Stage) – Local Boats
*See website for course details
Contact Information:
Phone: (264) 584-SAIL (7245)
Fax: (264) 497-5438 / (264) 497-8907
Web: www.anguillaregatta.com
E-mail: regatta@sailanguilla.com