Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2011
4 - 9 April
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Welcome
Isand of St Barthélemy
Saint Barthélemy lies at the crossroads ofmaritime routes (17°54'N - 62°50'W), and is a sailor'sparadise with its protected environment and renow-ned underwater world.

Geologically, it is the oldest ofthe Antilles islands. Its landscape of hills and valleys issurrounded by magnificent little islands such asFourchue, Frégate, or Pain de Sucre, where themajestic Pelican (mascot of the island) suspends itsflight, while iguana parade elegantly under theshade of a gaïac tree or latanier palm.

The tradewinds whisper regularly, and the waves are generallynot too aggressive.

On the Quai de General Gaullein Gustavia, generations of sailors gather and sharetheir tall tales at Le Select. In the evening, sailboats ofall sizes rock gently on their moorings in Colombier ornear Corossol, while their crews savor a traditional “tipunch” before dining on local lobster or red snapper.

“Les Voiles de Saint Barth”wants to conti-nue this nautical tradition, interweaving the traditio-nal and the contemporary, a regatta with a friendlyget-together.

The island's hotels will charm you, fromsimple cottages to four-star luxury. Its restaurants willspoil you with their wonderful, locally inspired cuisine.
The beauty of its beaches, where nature remains uns-poiled, reinforces your notion of paradise.
Safety isone of the major advantages of Saint Barthélemy,where you can walk as safely through the streets of Gustavia as you can in Lorient or Grand Fond.
Thediversity of its stores with their high fashion productsmakes the island a shopper's paradise as well.

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Message from the president of the Collectivity
The art of being an island is to value the importance of nautical activites, among which sailing has the place of honor.

In 2010 ST. Barths set a course for the birth of a new event, LES VOILES DE SAINT BARTH, which is the perfect compliment for our pre-existing schedule of events.

The first edition lived up to its promises not only to be an important event for the island but also in the Caribbean region promptly displaying its originality and its ambitious scope.

This regatta is unique in its festive tropical charm, and its wide international appeal. LES VOILES DE SAINT BARTH is a top notch sporting event with an applaudable organization that offers many pleasures both to locals as well as the visitors who have already confirmed their delight.

The particpants in the first edition have expressed their great satisfaction and their desire to come back to the island for a second edition ! All the conditions seem optimal for a consequent edition that will depass all expectations for an exceptional regatta.

The Collectivite of Saint Barthelemy lends its support and its partnership to this event and asks that our associated clubs and public establishments put their best hand forward in helping to create a sailing and touristic event that promotes the best that the island has to offer.

May we have a beautiful regatta !

May we come together to share the ambiance !

May we sail as well as well as we can enjoy the party !

Bruno MAGRAS
President of the Collectivity
 

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