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Preparing for the

SEVENTH Aruba

INTERNATIONAL

Regatta

THIS year on August 14, 15 and 16 the seventh Aruba International 9LOCAL
Regatta will take place on Aruba. Three days of action and competition
for yachts, beach cats, sunfishes, optimists, windsurfers and kite surfers;
three evenings of music and parties for all participants and spectators.
The sailors will compete for the overall trophy for the winner in the most
competitive class. For the youngest sailors there will be optimist races and
there will be down wind races for the kite surfers and wind surfers.

At Surfside Beach, next to the airport, a regatta village will be built to
ensure entertainment, music, food and beverage and a spectacular view
on the races. More than 40 sailing races will take place in the waters of
Oranjestad Harbour on August 15 and 16 from 9 AM until 5 PM.
The Aruba International Regatta is not only an event for the participants
in the races: the regatta village is a gathering point for people who want
to enjoy a view of the races or have a relaxed afternoon on the beach in
the regatta-mood. The Aruba Regatta Foundation has received a silver
award from the Sailors for the Sea – Clean Regatta’s campaign, this year’s
edition will be dedicated to the sustainable clean sailing campaign and all
possible efforts will be made to reuse, reduce and recycle the resources for
the event.

All events and races take place at Surfside Beach. Together with the
other sponsors likeStudio Advisory,ALBO, Tranquilo charters, Power
Systems, ASD, ADCTRA, Zenitel, SEA-Aruba, ISS, Budget Marine and
with the support of the Dutch Marines this regatta will surely be an event
you shouldn’t miss! Most participants are already preparing for the races
and a number of international competitors have already confirmed their
participation in the races. You can pre-register for the races via our contact
form or call (+)297 5656887. Visit www.aruba-regatta.com or facebook
for more information.

ARUBA TRAVELLER - Saturday, August 01 2015