2011 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous - Cruising in nature’s paradise

by Cailah Leask on 10 Mar 2011 2011 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous eighth annual edition to be held 14th-19th March.

Nautor’s Swan is heralding the coming of Spring this year with the highly popular cruising calendar event, ‘the ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous’. With nearly 100 participations for 2011 there will be a strong cruising contingent from the Swan fraternity congregating in the British Virgin Islands.

Over 20 yachts are heading to the Caribbean to enjoy a week long structured cruise between some of the world’s most idyllic islands. The Bitter End Yacht Club will be their first port of call before embarking on a number of passages. Crews will be offered ample opportunities to drop anchor in nature’s paradise and relax in sheltered luxury moorings.

Nautor’s Swan has a strong cruising angle now established with the annual programme. The Rendezvous concept of cruising in the comfort of the Swan family as well as the option of enjoying some traditional friendly competition is the perfect balance for a growing segment of Swan yacht owners.

Many of the crews are a mix of friends and family as well as some groups new to the spirit of Swan opting to charter.

The Rendezvous programme will take in four of the famous British Virgin Islands. Crews will be able to focus on the sailing and leave all logistics to Swan management providing pre-arranged cruise configurations and all social functions. This includes; live music, cocktail receptions, a lobster dinner and St Patrick’s Day celebrations to extend enjoyment into the evenings.

The cruising flotilla will also be involved in a floating Open Day where owners and sailors alike will all be able to view the cross spectrum of the Swan line at their leisure.

ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous programme:

Day 1 – Monday 14 March
1100 – 1430 1500 1800 – 1900 1830	Registration Laser Regatta Opening Cocktail Reception BBQ Buffet Dinner Welcome and Introductions Laser Regatta Prizes Overnight at Anchor or Prior Dock Arrangements	Reception, Bitter End Bitter End Activities Centre The Carvery The Carvery
Day 2 – Tuesday 15 March
0900 – 0930 1030   1700 1800 – 1930	Skippers Briefing Casual Race from BEYC to Norman’s Bight Afternoon Leisure / Diving / Snorkelling Start of Boules Contest Pantaenius Bushwacker Drinks and Hors d’Oeuvres Daily Prizes awarded Dinner arrangements to be made individually Opportunity to visit the Willie T (suggest adults only) Overnight at Anchor	Almond Walk Gazebo area North Sound, Virgin Gorda The Caves / The Rhone Pirates Bight Pirates Bight
Day 3 – Wednesday 16 March
1000   1700 1900	Casual Race to Little Harbour, Jost van Dyke Afternoon Leisure / Snorkelling Boules Contest Lobster or Buffet Dinner at Sydney’s Peace and Love (Cash Bar) Daily Prizes awarded Overnight at Anchor	Norman’s Bight Entrance Bubbly Pool  / Sandy Cay Sydney’s Beach Front Sydney’s Peace and Love
Day 4 – Thursday 17 March: St Patrick’s Day
1000   1700 1700 - 1800 1800	Casual Race to Marina Cay Afternoon Leisure / Snorkelling Boules Contest Musician Eric Stone Performs (Boat Songs) Hors d’Oeuvres Contest St Patricks Day Party: Pussers Painkiller & Rum Goddess cocktails and Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres Daily Prizes and Hors d’Oeuvres Prizes awarded Dinner arrangements to be made individually Overnight at Anchor	Little Harbour Entrance   Marina Cay Beach Upstairs at Marina Cay Marina Cay Beach   Marina Cay Restaurant on the Beach

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