May 8 , 2013

Arrive Dutch St. Maarten, Juliana Airport

Arrive Dutch St. Maarten, Juliana Airport, "Welcome" Sippers and Racers by Soleil International Director. Taxi to yacht marina, check in, followed by an escort to your private yacht. Meet your Captain and Crew, relax until "Welcome Cocktail" party at the Marina Restaurant, followed by Dinner on board, overnight on yacht.

May 10

Captain Team Leader Briefing with Vin Cup Committee at Marina Restaurant, followed by Guest briefing over breakfast on Yachts. Captain briefs you and your guests as to that day's sail and activities. THEN, Set sail for Flat Island, just to the East. This island, now deserted, was used as a secret landing strip by the Germans in World War II. Afternoon at leisure. Lunch and Dinner on Board. Overnight, more info on St. Martin History.

May 11 FIRST LEG OF RACE

10 a.m. Le Mans start from Flat Island to St. Barts, French West Indies, apx. 2-3 hours. Over the finish Line, tie up at pier. Welcome reception with the Mayor of St. Barts at the Government house along with "Award" for that days winning yacht.

Evening back to your yacht for a Gourmet sampling and sipping, from yacht to yacht.

Overnight on Yacht.

May 12

Leisurely day in St. Barts, Designer shopping or Sea Urchin Hunting....Must be eaten raw with fresh squeezed lime and. of course. Iced Champagne, just off Baie St. Jean... "No Tops Required"...

Evening back to your yacht for a Gourmet sampling and sipping, from yacht to yacht. Author and Celebrity Chef, Jan Robinson, "Ship to Shore" cookbooks, along with a host of Lifestyle, Food & Wine and Yachting Officials to sample, taste and judge for the best of the best.

Reggae Music and Dancing under the stars.....until!

May 13 SECOND LEG OF RACE

10 a.m. START. Le Mans start. Sail from St. Barts to Marigot, French Side of St. Martin. This is the longest Day of racing, approximately 4 to 5 hours. Evening at leisure with dinner on yacht or at any one of the many fine restaurants in Marigot Baie.

May 14

All day in St. Martin, French West Indies. Ms. Rollina Bridgewater, Director of Tourism will personally assist each guest with their day's itinerary, whether it be a tour, drive around the island, shopping or a special beach.

Overnight on Yacht in the Beautiful harbor of Marigot, St. Martin, French West Indies.

May 15 THIRD LEG OF RACE

Leisurely sail to Sandy Island Which is surrounded by coral reef and is renowned as one of the finest snorkeling and diving areas in the world. Snorkel and lunch onboard.

3:00 p.m. Race from Road Bay around Anguillita, upwind to Sandy Island, around Sandy, then a Close reach, tack to close haul with ALL Spinnakers hoisted for final (DDW). "dead-down-wind" to Finish Line into Road Bay.

Press are welcome to join one of the yachts, or, for best angle for shooting purposes to be on beach at Sandy Ground.

Afterwards, depart yacht check in to hosting hotel.

May 16

In the evening, a Government "Welcome" & Grand Awards Dinner featuring the "infamous" Island Boys, The "Mussingtons & Friends"

Awards and participant gifts Awarded this evening. Captain & Chef invited to the Grand Awards dinner especially prepared by the Anguilla Culinary Team. Your pallet will be teased with a variety of island specialties followed by Dancing till...

Bankie Banx is one of the most distinctive voices to come out of the Caribbean. His raspy baritone has led many to proclaim his sound as a combination of Marley and Dylan, with a touch of Sinatra. Bankie’s laid back persona and island lifestyle evoke Jimmy Buffett.

His music fuses reggae, folk and R&B into a sound that is distinctly Bankie Banx.

May 17

Taxi to Wallblake Airport, Anguilla for Flight Home....or stay ..... Your personal Concierge from Soleil International can assist with hotel reservations, change of flights home or any special requests you may have. Christmas shopping in French St. Martin, coupled with a few memorable days on Anguilla, would be a perfect finish to World Vin Cup 2013.