Carriacou Regatta

Carriacou Prepares For Regatta 2011

by Rawle Paterson
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Thousands of people are expected to arrive on the shores of Carriacou for the region’s largest working boat sailing regatta to be held on July 24th – August 1st. There is an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation for the event from both residents and visitors. Several competitive races will take place including:- Sailing Races on [...]

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The Donkeys Of Carriacou

by Rawle Paterson
A rich tourist attraction as donkeys races through Hillsborough

Carriacou continues to attract a high percentage of visitors to the Caribbean not only for sand, sun and sea but for its uniqueness in culture, tradition and way of life. One of the aspects of life that still survives on this beautiful, safe, tranquil and friendly island in the Southern archipelago of the Caribbean, is [...]

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Boat Building On Carriacou

by Rawle Paterson
New Boat under construction

The rich, traditional boat-building culture of Carriacou is being further enhanced through innovation and developments, illustrating the talent of the shipwrights here and promoting the island as a popular hunting ground for those seeking their dream boat. The island is well known for its sea-faring nature and even the name Carriacou means ‘land of many [...]

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Petite Martinique Whitsuntide Regatta

by Rawle Paterson
Boats Preparing for the next race

Visitors were once again thrilled with the variety of activities both on land and at sea, at the annual Whitsuntide Festival on the small, beautiful Grenadine island of Petite Martinique. The event serves as a major attraction to the many visitors from the neighboring Grenadines islands. Several of the beautifully and well crafted boats from [...]

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Carriacou Regatta Onshore Activities

by Carriacou Hotels

Senator George Prime, The Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, opened of the 45th annual Carriacou Regatta festival on Sunday 25th July. He said: “the Carriacou Regatta is a crucial and significant contributor to the continued development of Carriacou and Petite Martinique” Governor General, Sir Carlyle Glean, declared the Regatta opened at the Tennis [...]

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Carriacou Regatta 2010 Schedule of Activities

by Carriacou Hotels
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The 45th annual Carriacou Regatta is taking place between Sunday 25th July and Monday 2nd August 2010. Boat Racing Friday July 30th 09:00 Yacht Race – Tyrell Bay 13:00 Sloop Trial Race – Windward Saturday July 31st 09:30 Round The Island Race -Windward 10:00 Yacht Race (Hillsborough) 11:00 Long Open Boat Race – L’Esterre Sunday [...]

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