As usual, this popular regatta starts in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, and follows a triangular course of three legs, taking in overnight stops at the islands of St. Barths (in Gustavia harbour) and Anguilla ( Road Bay). The last leg is from Anguilla to Marigot, Saint-Martin (to Marina Fort Louis). Sailors are reminded to pencil in the dates in their calendars.

Originally conceived in 2004 by Yacht Club Fort Louis, the regatta aims to promote goodwill and camaraderie among the sailing communities of all three islands. Course de L’Alliance offers sailors contrasting views of the other islands, from the sophistication of St. Barths, to the laid-back charm of Anguilla, to the dynamism of St. Martin.

The respective yacht clubs each has a hand in organising the regatta. However, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club is the technical organiser. Aside from excellent racing, sailors also look forward to the post-race parties and entertainment on each island.

This year organisers hope to attract some 50 yachts and are actively promoting the event throughout the French Antilles and the Virgin Islands.

There will be six classes: Racing, Cruising, Multihulls, Beach Cats, Open, and a new class for companies.

The entry fee for the regatta is 150 Euros and includes breakfasts and dinners for four crew members on Friday and Saturday, dock space at the quay in the port of Gustavia, Marina Fort Louis in Marigot and water taxis in Anguilla. A supplement of 50 Euros is charged for extra crew members. Beach Cat crews also 50 Euros each.

For more information email Hervé Dorvil at Marina Fort Louis hdorvil.mfl@wanadoo.fr

¬Press contact : Brigitte Delaître – (059) 05 90 29 25 70 – (059) 06 90 77 27 27 – bdelaitre@caribserve.net

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