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Caribbean
Regattas 2011
Regatta
1
- HEINEKEN REGATTA -
28th Feb - 6th Mar 2011 (1 week
charter) Individuals/Groups/Wholeboat
Regatta
2 - LES VOILES DE ST BARTS - 3rd - 10th
Apr 2011 (1 week charter)
Individuals/Groups/Wholeboat
Regatta
3 - BVI SPRING REGATTA
- Apr 2011 (1
week charter)
Whole Boat Charter
Regatta
4 - ANTIGUA
WEEK - 23rd to 30th April
2011 (1
week charter)
Individuals/Groups/Wholeboat
Disco Inferno is participating
in the ARC2010 and will be back in the Caribbean from
mid December 2010. We'll be back in St Maarten for the
Heineken Regatta and Antigua for Sailing Week. New on
the calendar this year is the Voiles de Saint Barth,
this will be the 2nd year of this new regatta to the
Caribbean Circuit and we believe it will be a great
addition. We are also offering the BVI Spring Regatta
as a whole boat charter.
Email
us if you'd like more details and I'll keep updating
this page as the dates and packages are confirmed.
Disco's
Racing Specifications
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Regattas
Regatta
1
HEINEKEN
REGATTA, St Martin
Individuals & Groups or Wholeboat
1 week charter Monday 28th February to Monday 6th March
"Rum,
Fun and Sun all in one", that's the catchphrase
of the Heineken Regatta and boy does it live up to it's
reputation. The Heineken Regatta takes place around
the beautiful multi cultural Dutch/French island of
St Martin. The regatta is just getting bigger and better
every year, the extra day racing created in 2007 is
the icing on the cake. The parties are legendary, the
2008 event finished with Mr Lover Lover, yes, Shaggy,
performing on the beach on one of the largest sound
stages in the Caribbean.
For
Heineken 2011 we are going bigger, faster, more luxurious
and are offering a VIP regatta experience that you won't
find anywhere else. Disco Inferno 3, Bordeaux 60 is
the racing weapon, 60ft of Briand designed elegance,
speed and style, add our brand new North racing sails
of carbon 3DL genoa, still on the furler but with state
of the art inflatable battens to make it as fast as
possible plus our brand new “big boy” asymmetric spinnaker,
310sqm of North Sails power to blast us round the Caribbean
sea.
Going
faster on the water isn’t the end, to match the
bigger, faster, flashier boat we have upgraded to a
bigger, super luxury villa within walking distance of
the boat and offering 5 en-suite double rooms plus the
usual pool and deck but this year with a heated Jacuzzi
to soothe away the aches and pains of a hard day on
the water. We are offering rooms in the villa for one
or two persons but as they are double beds we will give
you the room to keep to yourself or share with a sailing
or non sailing partner as you choose, rooms are strictly
on a first come first served basis so book early to
ensure your room and the best view.
Racing
is scheduled for Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun but your
Heineken week on Disco 3 starts with your arrival on
Monday 28th February, we then practice Tues and Weds
with the first day’s racing on Thursday. The Commodores
Cup day, for the spinnaker classes only, comprises of
2 - 3 windward leeward races that will be scored independently
of the weekend racing so a perfect day to put our practice
into a real race, a brilliant warm up for the regatta
ahead, we came 3rd in 2009. Fri, Sat & Sun are the
Heineken Regatta races, the first race takes the fleet
from Simpson Bay anticlockwise around the whole island,
it's a 35nm round trip and you get really close in to
the land so you have a perfect opportunity to check
out the beautiful scenery while racing hard against
some of the best boats the Caribbean has to offer. The
finish and the party are back in Simpson Bay, usually
a huge Reggae affair on the beach, what a way to round
off a perfect day on the water, a rum in your hand and
sand between your toes!
The
next day sees the fleet doing two to three races round
the cans, again in the beautiful warm and crystal clear
waters off St Martin's South West coast. The finish
and the party are in Marigot on the French side, this
night is proving to be the best night of all, seafood
like you have never tasted and dancing in the streets
or Marigot with thousands of other racers until the
early hours. Hangovers are taken into account on the
last day and the race is "short and sweet",
starting off Marigot Bay we race back round to the capital
Philipsburg before returning to Simpson Bay for a few
early evening cold ones. That evening is the final party
and prize giving on the beach followed by the big concert
with headline band. What a week, it's fun, fun, fun
from the moment your plane touches down. It really is
a regatta with something for everyone.
£POA
Monday
28th Feb - Arrive on the friendly island
of St Maarten, direct flights from Paris or fly from
London via the US, Antigua or St Kitts. BBQ at the
villa and meet the crew.
Tuesday 1st March - Join Disco in
the marina we'll head out on the 9am bridge for a
few hours practice and take the 11.30am back in. Lunch
at the famous Sunset bar then relax on the beach for
the rest of the afternoon, Another fabulous BBQ Dinner
at the Villa
Wednesday 2nd March - Join Disco
in the marina we'll head out on the 9am bridge for
a few hours practice and take the 11.30am back in,
giving you the afternoon to enjoy the island, villa
and sunshine. Evening is a crew dinner out followed
by a visit to the famous Soggy Dollar Bar in the evening
for the Mount Gay Rum Party.
Thursday 3rd March - The Commodores
Cup, an 8.30am start gets us out the bridge in time
for 2 - 3 Windward Leeward races, a great warm up
for the Heineken Regatta, time to get the team work
ultra slick, and work out those aches, pains and sunburn
before the weekend. Evening BBQ at the villa before
we head off to the welcome party on the beach.
Friday 4th March - 8am Rib out to
Disco at anchor, just enough time to warm up before
the Round the Island Race starts at 9am. After a full
day of racing its back to Simpson Bay. Evening we
head over to Philipsburg for the official Heineken
party.
Saturday 5th March - After a nice
lie in, rib out to Disco at 9.15am. Today is two or
three shorter distance races finishing the day on
the French side in Marigot. Tonight you are treated
to the Best Party of the event in the Streets of Marigot
and some great French cuisine.
Sunday 6th March - Short & Sweet
is the name of race 4, Marigot round to Simpson Bay.
We should be back on anchor by 3pm so you can either
hang out on the boat or rib back to the shore. Back
on the beach late afternoon for the prize giving,
a final Disco BBQ at the villa and back to beach for
the concert.
Accommodation
is offered in our luxury crew villa. Price is for a
double room that sleeps 2 with en-suite and air-conditioning,
for 7 nights. The villa has a pool, heated jacuzzi,
bbq and wonderful view, options are available on accommodation
on a first come first served basis so bring a partner
either for sailing or non sailing or just enjoy the
luxury room all to yourself. If you would prefer to
share with another Disco crew, enquire for details.
Fancy
something a little different? Smaller boat? Whole boat
charter? Email
us to see what else is available; Swan 51, First
47.7, First 40.7
Go
back to the regatta programme at the
top.
Regatta
4
ANTIGUA
SAILING WEEK
Individuals & Groups or Whole Boat Charter
1 week charter Saturday 23rd to Saturday 30th April
The
most AWESOME regatta in the WORLD!!! This is the Caribbean's
BIG ONE! Everyone has heard of ASW, and everyone wants
to be there and in recent years EVERYONE wants to be
a part of TEAM DISCO INFERNO. It is 10 days of pure
unadulterated racing and partying pleasure. ASW2007
delivered an excellent regatta and we were surprised
that in our 6 years of racing in Antigua it's still
getting better. There have been a variety of changes
made over the last 3 years and 2011 looks like the regatta
is back on track. Its RACING RACING AND MORE RACING
with a healthy splattering of parties to ensure sleep
deprivation, aching muscles, sunburn and hangovers.
The schedule below is for Division A, Division B, has
only one race a day and they are shorter than that of
Division A.
£POA
Saturday
23rd April - We'll
get out on the water for a couple of hours practice
but not too long or you'll be frazzled before we've
begun!
Sunday 24th April - Race 1, Round the Island
Race, starting and finishing off of Falmouth Harbour.
Dickenson Bay Beach Bash - the best party of the week. Division B only race as far as Dickenson Bay and spend the night there.
Monday
25th April - Races 2 & 3 off the south
coast. Back into Falmouth Harbour, Division B go to
Jolly Harbour
Tuesday
26th April - Race 4 off of Willoughby Bay.
English Habour Street Party. Or we prefer the party
in the Mongoose and on to Abras to keep the party going
into the early hours as no racing tomorrow!
Wednesday
27th April - LAYDAY, time to rest those aching
muscles having a relaxed lunch or take part in games
at Antigua Yacht Club.
Thursday
28th April - Races 5 & 6 two windward leeward
courses off the south coast, then the best party on
the Island at the awesome Shirley Heights to watch the
sunset.
Friday
29th April - Race 7, One last windward/leeward
race off the south coast. Then it's the end of regatta
party on the Disco, what an amazing atmosphere and lots
to chat and laugh about over the last Espresso Martinis
of the week followed by the 1930 Prize Giving in the
Dockyard and then an evening of dining and partying
in Abras.
Saturday
30th April - Its all over, chill and swim on
Galleon Beach before taking your taxi back to the airport.
If
you haven't done it you MUST, if you have done it you
will know you MUST do it again.
Email
us to get your tailor-made package for the event.
Fancy
something a little different? Smaller boat? Groups or
individual spaces? Email
us to see what else is available; Swan 51, First
47.7, First 40.7
Go
back to the regatta programme at the
top.
NOTES
Caribbean
Regattas
INDIVIDUAL
CHARTER
Racing
Heineken,
Saint Barths & Antigua – Up to 12
guests. Racing Sails, 3DL Genoa on furler & Masthead
Asymmetric
Spinnakers. No spin socks and No Accommodation onboard
available, boat in race trim and ready to fly round
the course. Racing experience not essential, beginners
are always welcome and will be put within the team and
taken care of by other members of the crew.
Crew
shirts - (Individual Place Regattas only) - For each regatta we include
ONE crew shirt logoed up with the Disco Inferno man and name plus the regatta.
Everyone MUST race in an approved crew shirt so if you think you need more than
one then extras can be purchased when you arrive at the regatta. On Disco Inferno
we also do breathable Fast Dri crew shirts for racing (non regatta specific)
that can be ordered before the event. Details follow nearer the time.
Notes - The price for regattas include racing on Disco or another
boat for the regatta, regatta entry fees, moorings, drinking water & lunch on
board race days. At all regattas we recommend crew establish a crew kitty to
cover meals ashore or at villas, beer and also all ashore expenses including
onshore expenses of the Skipper & Hostess. You should also arrange your own
travel insurance for the trip. Terms and Conditions will be forwarded to you
before you confirm your booking.
WHOLEBOAT
CHARTER
Non
Spinnaker – Loads
of fun & not much sweat or stress! Bring up to 6
guests. Cruising Sails Only (Main & Genoa on furler,
NO spinnaker). Boat in Cruising trim. Accommodation
for all guests onboard and opportunities for evening
meals onboard and a real pampered relaxed regatta experience.
No racing experience necessary.
Spinnaker
- Up to 10 Guests. Performance North Carbon Sails, genoa
on furler and fractional asymmetric spinnaker tacked
to the bow and launched form the sock. Boat in Performance
trim. Accommodation for 6 onboard, some racing experience
in the crew is preferable as hoisting, dropping and
gybing the spinnaker can be hard work. If you want to
party all night but still sail fast then this is for
you and your crew.
Upgrade Option – Racing Sails,
North Carbon 3DL Genoa on furler & Big Running Masthead
Asymmetric Spinnaker. Racing experience essential and
if you want to be competitive, an energetic/fit crew
is needed to operate the boat efficiently.
10 guests
& 2 extra members of Disco Pro Crew.
Email
us to get your tailor-made package for the event.
Terms
& Conditions will be forwarded to you before you confirm your booking.
Go
back to the regatta programme at the top.
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