Last August 14, 15 and 16 of 2009, the first Aruba Rembrandt Regatta was held. Its participants prepared and competed with their yachts, beach catamarans and also with their sunfishes. The three days action, fun and competition last year was indeed a success.
There were more than thirty-seven sailing vessels plus a crowd of national and several international competitors who signed up for the event last year. It was open to all cruising, raising and open class yachts. It also allowed open sailboats in the beach cat and sunfish class. Although the wind condition was not that stable at that time, the Rembrandt Regatta was still exciting.
The eligible participants together with their boats were only allowed to enter after completing the form on the event's first two days. The racing class' was required to obtain a 2008 or 2009 CSA digital rating certificate. On the other hand, the cruising or fun class' was only required to fill out a form. This has allowed cruising or live-aboard boats to enjoy the event.
This August 13, 14 and 15 of 2010, the second Rembrandt Regatta will be held on Aruba. Once again, full preparations is now being done by the organizing committee together with Cafe Rembrandt. Although the courses and sailing instructions are yet to be provided during the registration, the organizing team has prepared some other things. They are also in preparation with several different sponsors as well as the Dutch Marines just to make sure that the event will even become more successful than last year's Rembrandt Regatta.
To make the event more convenient, a shuttle bus has been made available in between Oranjestad and Regatta locations for people to ride. To make the event more fun, Mount Gay Rum made a challenge for line honors. They will be awarding a special wooden cup to whoever wins the challenge that they will be announcing during the event. The special wooden cup will contain five liters of Mount Gay Rum at the Beach Party on Eagle Beach.
On the 14th of August, a 1K and 2K swimming competition will be held at around 5 pm at Eagle Beach. The Earplugs are already expected to perform on the regatta site. It is going to be followed by a beach party night that is going to be full of music.
On August 14 and 15, the bar, ice cream parlour and restaurant will already be opened. By 10 am, people can already purchase any Mount Gay mixes and other forms of refreshments from the bar. They can also buy whatever snacks they need from the place. Ben and Jerry's ice cream can already be bought too. Tents will also be made available for the participants and spectators as well.
This years Aruba Rembrandt Regatta is still about to happen. Music lovers will definitely enjoy the three evenings of songs and people who love to party will certainly love the event's beach parties. Other than that, the participants will surely get the experience of action and fun that they have been waiting for since the previous year's Rembrandt Regatta.
