Optimist Championship Regatta
June 14, 2007
Sailors, coaches, and parents from more than 20 countries will be arriving in Nuevo Vallarta to celebrate the
North American Optimist Championship 2007.
The regatta is hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club and the Paradise Village Beach Resort, Golf, Marina & Spa, as part of the organization authorities, are ready to receive more than 190 young sailors sailing in the beautiful Banderas Bay, located in Nuevo Vallarta, the heart of Mexico´s gold coast from July 2nd thru July 15th.
Optimist Championship , Vallarta Yacht Club
America’s Cup, Wishing I was there
June 8, 2007
The best I can do today- is follow the cup online and will share some of the links . If you have a special site or blog you follow to stay up on the race please share.
Head to Head - the boats
This maybe one of the best sites I have seen that stays up to date on race results. There’s stats section that shows number of past wins and gives a- % of chances to win- with 3 different wind speeds. A calendar of events and more.
Sail Magazine Blog
Here are some great articles on what’s going on in Valencia. Kimball Livingston has his own style of reporting on the what’s going on leading up to the Cup Race. I like his no hold back any punches writing style.
Emirates Team New Zealand
Nothing about these yachts are left to chance. They are big and fast and crews must be skilled and highly trained to handle them for peak performance.
Virtual Sailor the game
I’m not much of a gamer or virtual world player, but I love to sail and this is the best way I can (virtually) be part of the action. I’m pretty careful about what I down load, but I feel safe going to download.com to test any software utilities and in this case a game.
I expect to have more updates before and during the race.
Please add any links you like.
Savannah Sea Food Festival
June 6, 2007
November 2-4
You can expect to see plenty of live Entertainment featuring Bands, tons of fresh seafood, games, fun, regional arts & crafts and fireworks on the River on Friday & Saturday from 9am to midnight. Sunday events will be 9am to 6pm.
Locations: Rousakis Plaza and Historic River Street, Savannah, Georgia
Visitors will fall in love with Savannah and will be anxious to tell their friends about our unique hidden gem of the Southeastern coast. Come and fall in love with the city’s hospitality and savor its quirky personality. Our city allows to experience the history, wonder, elegance and mannerisms of the Old South and the beauty and grace it reveals today.
Savannah Film Festival
June 5, 2007
Dates: Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2007
Film Fest opening gala Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the Savannah Film Festival features the best in independent and innovative film from around the world.
From feature-length films to two-minute shorts, the annual festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers.
From the moss-draped trees and shaded parks to the shops and ships of River Street, Savannah attracts millions of visitors each year, including film crews who take advantage of the city’s ambience, mild year-round climate and easy-going lifestyle.
Notable films shot in Savannah include Forrest Gump, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Forces of Nature, The General’s Daughter, The Legend
of Bagger Vance and The Gift.
The deadline for entries is July 1, 2007.
Shores Wine and Food Festival
June 4, 2007
The Shores Resort & Spa presents the 5th Annual Shores Wine & Food Festival, June 23, 2007.
The festival is a full day event featuring seminars to enhance the wine tasting experience, fabulous cuisine by The Shores winning culinary team, over 100 wines from around the World, and a silent auction to benefit The Betty Jane France Pediatrics Center Home of Speediatrics at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach.
For information or tickets, call 386-322-7226 or online at www.shoreswineandfoodfest.com
Barbados crop-over Carnival and Grand Kadooment!
June 3, 2007
Dates July 7th to August 6th, 2007
Lasting for approximately 5 weeks, and starting in July, Crop Over is a Barbadian festival celebrating the end of the local sugar cane crop harvest - hence it’s name.
It’s origins can be traced back to the 1780’s, a time when Barbados was the world’s largest producer of sugar. At the end of the sugar season, there was always a huge celebration to mark the culmination of another successful sugar cane harvest - the Crop Over celebration.
The finale is the Grand Kadooment! This carnival parade features large bands with members dressed in elaborate costumes to depict various themes. Designers compete for the coveted Designer of the Year prize while the revelers seem more intent on having a good time!
Barbados Car Rally Carnival
June 3, 2007
This incredible sport of ‘rally car circuit racing’ was invented in the 70s and became hugely popular in the 80s. When GroupB rally cars were banned from competing on Europe.
Competitors and their friends & families come from as near as Trinidad and Jamiaca, as far as the UK, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Austria and more to take part in a week of festivities, including the two days of Rally Barbados.
If you are a motorsport fan, especially a Rally fan, this is truly a weekend in Barbados not to be missed. 30,000 spectators out of a population of 300,000 says it all - this is the biggest spectator sport on the Island.
Mount Gay Rum Boatyard Regatta, Barbados
June 3, 2007
The Mount Gay Rum/Boatyard Regatta has been a part of the sailing world in Barbados for eighteen years. The well-known red hats are a prized souvenir and the sponsorship of Mount Gay Rum and the Boatyard have added a distinctive character to the festival.
As an internationally recognized brand, Mount Gay Rum has raised the profile of the regatta. The Boatyard has added its own flair as well. The popular bar is the centre of the nightlife for sailing enthusiasts, situated as it is a short 500 metres from the Yacht Club’s doors!
The action begins on Thursday with registration, briefing and a rowdy barbeque at the Yacht Club. The racing begins on Friday morning.
At the end of every day is an awards presentation, with the biggest affair landing on Sunday evening. The carnival atmosphere is a big draw for everyone on the island and the final night’s festivities never seem to end!
Barbados Jazz Festival
June 3, 2007
This may not be the exact date.
Usually held the second week of January, the seven-day event is staged at various venues including the modern Sir Garfield Sobers Sports complex, the historic Sunbury Plantation House and the open-air venue of Farley Hill National Park.
The two-day outdoor Barbados Jazz Festival at Farley Hill Park is an especially popular element of the festival as fans bring coolers of drinks, food and blankets to stretch out on the shaded slope and watch the show.
Amelia Island Chamber Music
June 3, 2007
Last year returing to Amelia Island:
The Guarneri String Quartet, Valentina Lisitsa, Lynn Harrell, Beth Newdome, Helen Nightengale, James Dunham, Charles Rex, Victoria Chiang, Suzanne Lefevre, Jun Iwasaki, Philip Pan, Will Ransom, Laura Ardan, Alison Buchanan singing spirituals at the Fort, among others. Pianist Gary Graffman and violist Roberto Diaz will perform with the Burns Fellowship Artists at two concerts which are free to the public. Also, welcome newcomers, the hot young duo violinist Jennifer Koh and pianist Reiko Uchida performing fresh new works.
The chamber Music Festival takes place all over the island, in venues like the RitzCarlton, the Palace Saloon, St. Peters church, and many other locations.
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