Not too much to report today really… same old sunshine, blue skies and turquoise waters. Last day of racing but all the crews seemed to head to the bars straight after the last race to talk about the week’s racing and experiences. The few I managed to speak to tell me what a wonderful week that they have had and I get great feedback for the sailing crew (who get all the glory.. though of course all the hard work is done behind the scenes.. but we just get on with it quietly!). Many months of preparations seem to have resulted in a multinational, mixed ability bunch of sailors and adventurers having a superb weeks sailing in this tropical paradise. Dave is visited by many of the guests for his fabulous photos of the weeks action from the water and from the boats themselves (see www.lightwaveimage.net).
Comments were made by many sailors on the change of the racing format this year and I speak to the race committee who are seriously looking for constructive criticism about the racing to help them improve the regatta and cater for the needs of the majority to make this fun regatta grow year on year. The lack of a ‘lay day’ in the middle of the week seemed to be the main topic of conversation.
All in all a great event for us. The merchandise franchise has exceeded all expectations and we have taken in many comments from the customers to come back next year with more of what they want from this type of event. Gear can still be purchased by visiting www.ondeckoceanracing.com/gear along with photos from Dave website mentioned above.
This regatta really is the jewell in the crown of the Caribbean regattas, and before they nail the lid on your box, everyone realy must experience it. One day I will come here as a sailor rather than for work maybe!
Thank you for reading my blog.. I hope it gave you an insight into this fabulous regatta… maybe I’ll see you out here for a Rum & Ting next year? Or maybe a glass of Champagne in Cowes Week in my home town one August.
Simon
