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The Heineken Regatta Curacao, November 12, 13, 14 - 2010

by Bram Reukers on 27 Sep 2010
Spectacular Start Annabay - Heineken Regatta Curacao Trevor Nisbeth
The third edition of the Heineken Regatta Curacao will be held on November 12, 13 and 14 2010, NIbanc Sailor Welcome Party November 11th. After two successful editions the organization of the Heineken Regatta Curacao is confident that the 2010 edition will be even more spectacular.

Getting to the finish - Heineken Regatta Curacao © Trevor Nisbeth
Getting to the finish - Heineken Regatta Curacao © Trevor Nisbeth


What makes this Regatta real different are the unique and spectacular starts and finishes in the Annabay, right in the heart of Willemstad, the historic city center of Curacao and which is part of the UNESCO world heritage list. The Heineken Regatta Curacao also offers you the spectacular illuminated boat parade. All sorts of boats decorated with the most beautiful lights enter the Annabay by nightfall and light up the sky. To join this parade there is only one rule; decorate your boat with everything that produces light.

In the Heineken Regatta Village you can enjoy delicious food, have a drink, experience the entertainment, see the races and get all the information on the results. At night the village will be transformed into a premium concert area with performances of local and international artists.

On Friday night, November 12th we present Los Illegales, the Latin Grammy awarded hit machine from the Dominican Republic, famous for blending the best of tropical music forms like salsa, merengue, hip hop and house are ready to perform their wide variety of hits. Songs like 'La Morena', 'El taqui taqui', 'Sonandote' and their latest 'Ya no Toy Pa'Eso' are a few of the group's hit list.

On Saturday night November 13th, Mr. Luva Luva himself, Shaggy will be the main act. This Grammy winning artist, known for the worldwide #1 hits Mr. Boombastic', ‘It wasn't me', ‘Angel' and ‘Feel the rush' will be performing his latest show.

Next to the newly added Commodores Cup for the spinnaker class, the sailors will battle for the main price of the Heineken Regatta Curacao, the prestigious NIBanc Cup and Nafl.10.000, in prize money. So get ready for the opening Regatta of the 2011 sailing season:

The Heineken Regatta Curacao, Real Different!

Racing in front of coast - Heineken Regatta Curacao © Trevor Nisbeth
Racing in front of coast - Heineken Regatta Curacao © Trevor Nisbeth


Concert Alison Hinds - Heineken Regatta Curacao © Trevor Nisbeth
Concert Alison Hinds - Heineken Regatta Curacao © Trevor Nisbeth



We invite you to check out our website www.heinekenregattacuracao.com, our Facebook: Heineken regatta Curacao, twitter or hyves for further information on this spectacular event.

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