1. "Harmonic Seas: Calypso" - SOLD OUT!!
Sunsail 440 Catamaran - $1,890 per person
1. Skipper - Keith Cooper
2. James Burns (Bareboat and Cruising Catamaran)
3. Kristofer Hess (Bareboat and Cruising Catamaran)
4. Sarah Berman
5. Tricia Lynch (Bareboat and Cruising Catamaran)
6. Lenny van Eijk (Coastal Cruising)
7. Christopher Kuhar (Bareboat and Cruising Catamaran)
8. Jennifer Hayoun (Coastal Cruising)
9. Jaclyn Ranere (Coastal Cruising)

2. “Harmonic Seas: Reggae” - SOLD OUT!!
4300 Moorings club Catamaran - $1,790 per person
1. Skipper - Meg Ciavarella
2. Terri Raymond (Bareboat and Cruising Catamaran)
3. Heather Turner (Bareboat and Cruising Catamaran)
4. Frank Furdyna (Cruising Catamaran)
5. Swati Shah
6. Natasha Vragel (Bareboat and Cruising Catamaran)
7. Ryan Lewkowski (Basic Coastal Cruising)
8. Nadir Azim

Are you dreaming of sparkling turquoise seas, white sand beaches, fresh seafood dinners, tropical libations and palm tree sunsets while basking in the warmth and history of the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands?  SO ARE WE!  Join us aboard the Harmonic Seas’ Calypso or Reggae crew and together explore the islands Columbus named Santa Ursula y las Once Mil Vírgenes.  Enjoy fresh sea breezes sailing between picturesque anchorages where you’ll swim and snorkel amongst brilliantly colored sea life.  Unwind upon white sand beaches, waves lapping at your feet or carrying you into shore.  Immerse yourself in the ‘culture caribe’ of each port…discover quirky shops teeming with trinkets, savor extraordinary cuisine, dance to great music and swim in the moonlight.  Sleep soundly; repeat.  CAUTION: This vacation will change your life; check out the 2009 video and you’ll understand why life aboard the Harmonic Seas is so special.  While developing your cruising skills you may achieve your ASA Basic Coastal (103), Bareboat Charter Certification (104), or your Cruising Catamaran Certification (114).  As a USCG licensed Master with over 25 years’ sailing and 12 years’ teaching experience Keith has perfected a style that develops your skills and focuses on your goals while being supportive, informative, entertaining and fun.  Meg is a charter member of Harmonic Seas and achieved her Bareboat and Cruising Catamaran certifications during the past two regattas.  Experience the adventure of your lifetime with Harmonic Seas where the crew says, “…If we weren't us, we'd want to be us... Welcome Aboard!”

3. "Rumspringa" - SOLD OUT!!
434 Sunsail Catamaran - $1,690 per person
1. Skipper - Benjamin Kramer
2. John Duber
3. Anastacia Stathakis
4. Joanne Robinson
5. Andrea Radoff
6. Gabriel Asaftei
7. Carolyn Kim
8. Karen Robins
9. T.J. Henderson

Rumspringa-it means "running wild" which is what we will do for the week.  Sailing in a relaxed, tropical atmosphere with friends...it really doesn't get better.  This is an amazing trip that I have sailed previously in the BVI's and Grenadines as crew and excited to be taking a boat this year.  As the freshest skipper (both in personality and Caribbean Regattas), I assure you that you will end the week long trip with a yearning to return to the Caribbean.   As crew, you will increase your boat knowledge, handling skills and navigation as well as have the opportunity to join De Royal Order.  If you have any questions about the boat or would like to speak with me, please email at benjamin.kramer05@gmail.com.

I'm British, I know a virgin, and I live on an island!  What further qualifications do I need??  If you want to sail hard every day and taste de rum when we stop come relax and have fun on 'The Badger' in the BVI's.  Whatever your sailing level, novice or expert, there will be something for everyone in this fantastic trade wind playground.  Marvellous.

This will be "Team Excelsior's" fifth Regatta and we are again inviting all sailors who want to experience overnight and longer-distance sailing.  We plan to depart St. Martin on Sunday, sail overnight, join up with the rest of the fleet at North Sound Virgin Gorda on Monday, and continue the Regatta with them.  This will be a one-way charter, so sailors will need to fly into St. Martin and return from the BVI.  We are also offering ASA Bareboating and Advanced Coastal Cruising for sailors wishing to advance in the ASA training program.  Jon Taylor is an ASA Instructor Evaluator and USCG-licensed Master.  He cruises from Maine to Virginia on his Beneteau 393, and has chartered in the Caribbean (Windwards, Leewards, and Western) and Greece.  He has been sailing since 1986 and instructing with the School since 1999.  This is his tenth De Caribbean Regatta.  He taught Advanced Coastal Cruising during the 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Regattas and has been told that his jokes are continuing to improve.

Sunshine in winter is intoxicating... So are rustic rum huts on sugary-sand beaches after a long sail - especially if you have a cool adult beverage in your suntanned hands and are standing in awe of the "green flash". Combine all this together and they form a dangerous compound known to scientists as FUN! Our destination this year: the Fabulous British Virgin Islands - everyone's favorite! Our origin: Oyster Pond, on the French/Dutch border in St. Martin. This year's sailing adventure (team "Vigilance") will be running in tandem with the sloop "Excelsior" - sailing to the BVIs overnight from St. Martin/St. Maarten and adding Advanced Coastal Cruising to our training menu - which already includes Bareboat Chartering and Coastal Cruising. This is a one-way training charter, which will finish in Tortola...  Road Town, the Bitter End, Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island - these are the places of legend we'll visit. The cruise on "Vigilance" is carefully designed as a leisurely sail cruising adventure with equal amounts of sun, fun, extended sailing and a wee-bit of study too! Team Vigilance will afford you the chance to form lifetime bonds and memories. The name I chose for DCR2011 is meant to embody the qualities of our mission: alertly watchful and awake, especially to new adventures and fun events! On this large monohull yacht, our theme centers mostly around the sailing, but we'll definitely not miss a beat in the festivities, too. This "First 100" Skipper-mentor/member of the Club, Blue Water Society inductee, veteran of many Caribbean charters, and Instructor at the School looks forward to sailing and learning with you. Welcome aboard!
 

The Flagship is in charge of the regatta.  Our crew's responsibility is to assist other skippers and provide the spark so that this is the best Caribbean Regatta ever.  Life aboard the Flagship is casual with an emphasis on good cooking, cold beers and light hearted conversation.  We also hold the Skippers' Meetings on board.  If you have any questions or ideas during the regatta, feel free to swim, paddle or motor up to the Flagship.  The Commodore enjoys sitting on the aft deck and shooting the breeze with his fellow skippers.

9. "Fresquito" - SOLD OUT!!
Footloose 4300 catamaran (4 cabins, 8 people), entry fee = $1,690
1. Skipper - Wayne Turett
2. Cory Silken
3. Gordon Macormack
4. Candace Mstowski
5. Josh Owen
6. Vladimir Stojanovic
7. Jaclyn Ryan
8. Danny Barnes (Basic Coastal Cruising)
9. Ali Yenal

An experienced instructor with the Manhattan Sailing School and a veteran of the last four Caribbean Regattas, Wayne’s boat offers the sailing beginner or seasoned sailor the opportunity to have a great time sailing in a stress-free atmosphere.  Enjoy the roominess of a cruising catamaran where you will have fun driving and trimming on this trip, or you can just kick back and relax. Wayne is offering to teach the ASA Coastal Cruising Course. This will be the perfect balance of learning, snorkeling and having fun in the sun.  If you enjoy cooking and eating great food, this is the boat for you.

"I did the 2005 Caribbean Regatta (British Virgin Islands) on Wayne's boat (el jefe). It was a great trip where we all learned a lot of sailing, had a good laugh and also great food and wine. Wayne is a great skipper and I definitely recommend his boat" Yolanda do Campo

The BVI's have the best sailing, diving, snorkeling, kite boarding, and partying to be had anywhere. The beauty of the sea and islands is indescribable. We've sailed there many times and can barely wait to go back. It's heavenly, you deserve it. Come!  wmasterson3@yahoo.com

I’ve skippered yachts in distant lands from Tahiti to Sicily, and it doesn’t get any better than the BVI! We’ll sail the high seas, snorkel among coral reefs, find a hidden beach, kayak the pristine Caribbean waters and then regale the other crews with our adventures. One of my favorite stops is the Bitter End Yacht club where we’ll have the opportunity to plane in a Laser across the miraculous bay. Each evening we’ll toast the sunset to celebrate the present moment.  I am a certified USCG captain, ASA instructor, avid racer and this will be my sixth trip as a skipper in De Caribbean Regatta, and fourth trip to the BVI. My passion for sailing is matched only by my love for Puccini and Strauss.

13. "Resolute" - SOLD OUT!!
Sunsail 53 Premier monhull (4 cabins, 8 people), entry fee = $1,690
1. Skipper - Michael Yecies
2. Jane Jung
3. Michael Levin
4. Andrea Osnow/Levin
5. Per Backman
6. Alexander Statnikov
7. Alexander Alekseyenko
8. Peter Fontana (Basic Coastal Cruising)

The fair yacht Resolute is adding crew members and seeking you to join us for the next De Caribbean Regatta.... Your journey aboard Resolute will find warm winds, brilliant blue seas, delicious meals, inviting sand beaches, great sailing, refreshing tropical evenings and FUN as we explore the natural majesty of the Leeward Islands. Snorkeling, swimming, and sailing across some of the best waters of the world delight our senses by day. While by evening we offer a toast to our boat, our shipmates, and a day well sailed.  Then its off to shore for a delicious Caribbean dinner or we stay aboard to enjoy cooking up a lively feast. With night's arrival we seek out our fellow De Caribbean Regatta mates to enjoy music, dancing, and the company of friends old and new. With the dawning of each day we'll say, 'Anchors Away,' and begin the adventure anew. While aboard Resolute you may choose to take your sailing to the next level of mastery and enjoyment by completing the ASA Basic Coastal Cruising course(103), a true opportunity of a lifetime. Michael has been sailing for 28 years and instructing for 15 years including 10 seasons with the Manhattan Sailing School. His instruction is informative, supportive, and centered on your goals in sailing. Michael counts cooking delicious healthy meals among his many passions. Resolve to be aboard Resolute for an amazing Caribbean vacation and a great start to 2011. For more information and details please contact Michael by email: DCR2011@octanefilms.com.

14. "SQUIBCAKES" - SOLD OUT!!
Footloose 4300 catamaran (4 cabins, 8 people), entry fee = $1,690
1. Skipper - Andrew Sarfaty
2. Katherine Porter
3. Kori Burkholder
4. Cristian Carnevale
5. Ken Mohan (Basic Coastal Cruising)
6. Megan Reynolds
7. Adriana de las Nieves Sanchez (Basic Coastal Cruising)
8. Kim Byrne

15. "Beats Working" - SOLD OUT!!
473 Monohull Footloose - $1,490 per person
1. Skipper - Clifton Yen
2. Amber Wessels
3. Lydia Serrano
4. Bernardo Serrano
5. Menzo Reinders
6. Viola Weeda

Ever wonder why you work so hard? As the days get shorter, the cold weather sets in, and it keeps getting harder to leave work before sunset, just keep remembering that we'll soon be thawing out with our toes in the sand and a rum drink in at least one hand.  If I (and my first mate/better half) learned anything during last year's DCR, it's that every single minute spent sailing in the BVIs beats the best day in the office.  Join us for good hard sailing - but with mellowing detours to places like the Baths, Sandy Cay, and Soper's Hole - and large quantities of expertly mixed painkillers once we get settled in at our day's destination.  We'll be an active boat, and are looking for crew willing to chip in and help out . . . except in Anegada, when we'll be competing to see who can do the least bit of activity.

16. "Stir it Up" - SOLD OUT!!
Boat: Footloose 51.5 monohull (4 cabins, 8 people), entry fee = $1,490
1. Skipper - Taylor Collins
2. Alex Bognar
3. Irene Babcock
4. Andrey Kurkov
5. JoEllen Lustig
6. Anna Koski
7. Charles Rubio
8. Aparna Sundaram
9. Rishi A. Roy

If you’ve ever spent a winter in New York City then you understand the appeal of a tropical escape.  What better way to enliven the soul than spend 7 sun filled days cruising the BVI’s?  I’m new to the Manhattan Sailing Club, but not to sailing or the Caribbean.  Our boat will be laid back, music filled, and relaxing, with plenty of time spent in the water and on the beach. Come join us... You’ll never regret missing a week of work for the Islands, but the reverse is certainly not true. Feel free to contact me at taylorcollins@hotmail.com.

17. "Pelican"  - SOLD OUT!!
473 Monohull Footloose - $1,490 per person
1. Skipper - Dayyan Armstrong
2. Francine Wang
3. Christopher Gorgoni (Basic Coastal Cruising)
4. Jennifer Sigel
5. Philip Esmay (Basic Coastal Cruising)
6. Dave Palmer (Basic Coastal Cruising)

Boats, Water and Sun – Three things we require for our survival.  That being said let us put our efforts together and start 2011 off proper with a sail around the BVI’s! Our boat this year will be named -“White Swallow”- after the Clipper ship under Captain Elijh E. Knowles, known around the trade routes as a “rum shape [boat] with rag-tag rigging”.  – A little about myself: I have worked as a Mate on the Honorable William Wall and as maintenance staff for the Manhattan Sailing Club and currently I am a sailing instructor for the Manhattan Sailing School.  I grew up sailing in the Gulf of Maine and started captaining my own ship on longer voyages throughout the New England waters and am excited to extend my voyaging to the beautiful Caribbean Sea! – Our vessel will be hands where everyone onboard will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of driving the boat and trimming our sails as we sail from one rum shack to the next!  Feel free to contact me with any further questions dayyanja [at] gmail .com

See paradise from the sea’s perspective with pure adventure every step of the way.  It’s hard to pick a favorite BVI island when each one of them gives you something to behold.  From navigating rugged coast lines, visiting exciting marinas, taking in the Baths, snorkeling the Indians, beaching your body on sand and tearing up the night life! It’s a religious experience. Once you’ve bitten the apple of BVI, sailor’s blood stays with you forever!  About Me: I’ve sailed a salty bit, traveled a bit, taught a bit, went to school and worked in the corporate world forever. From a practical perspective I can swim, cook, read, write and do arithmetic except when under the influence. About You:   Good social skills, willingness to take part in all sailing crew activities (yes, we share turns at the helm, checking the engine, cooking, cleaning, trimming, etc.), open to learning new stuff, and desire to share friendship and fun. When you’re ready to decompress from the depths of city life, come join “ALABANZA” to Praise the Sea!  Also, if anyone wants to achieve their second or third level certifications in the amazing BVI waters, I will be teaching Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Chartering

Lets all kick off our city shoes to spend some 'Island Time' in the most idyllic sailing destination on earth.  The BVI..... a favorite cruising ground for myself and and many others.  Consistent trade wind sailing, stunning white sand beaches and clear turquoise water ( where you drop your anchor at 40' to see it touch down ), are just a few of these islands many delights.  Most of the MSC Members will know me as the voice of North Cove Marina, having been Harbor Master at North Cove for the past two years.  Prior to the North Cove I spent 5 years in the mega yacht industry as chief mate/engineer on 100+ ft sailing yachts.  Over the last 30 years I have logged over 70000 ocean miles. One and a half circumnavigations, 4 Atlantic crossings, and 4  Pacific crossings..... a wealth of sailing knowledge that I wish to pass on to any crew, willing to put up with my easy going, relaxed attitude.  Having sailed my own yacht through the South Pacific, I have noticed a common phrase expressed by the Islanders there and in the Caribbean.... 'Island Time'. Basically meaning things are never going to get done in a hurry.  That is going to be 'Island Time's' mission statement for the week. Take it easy, do a bit of snorkeling, explore the islands, catch a fish or two and in the evenings watch the sun set drinking sundowners with our fellow sailors.  The only exception to all this tranquility would be the sailing part. We all like to sail hard and fast, and that is just what 'Island Time' will do.  Personally I am a virgin to De Caribbean Regatta, but I am certainly no virgin to sailing the Virgin Islands.   Having spent two charter seasons in the BVI, I know this group of islands intimately. And I am keen to share all the hidden gems I know.  Our boat will be a team approach with all onboard taking part part in every aspect of sailing her.  Feel free to contact me at arjenweehuizen@hotmail.com with any questions.

20. "Blackberries Aweigh" - SOLD OUT!!
4700 catamaran (4 cabins, 8 people), entry fee = $1,790
1. Skipper - Will Nugent
2. Jessica McKiverkin
3. Geraldine Vitale
4. Celia Montgomery
5. Stephanie Sparvero
6. Andrew Dubel
7. Michael Habashy
8. George Edwards
9. Danielle Traut

Scheduling conflicts initially made this year doubtful for me, but as of early Nov I've managed to sort that out! So I'm back and psyched as ever to for my third consecutive regatta. About me: former master of the 2009 Vessel "Three Sheets" and 2010 "Blackberries Aweigh!", I grew up sailing the Coast of Maine, but moved to NYC four years ago and have yet to stop thinking about the water.  My background is most notably in commercial fishing: I ran a lobster boat out of Portland for 10 years, fishing the Gulf of Maine year round (like the Discovery Channel), and so am accustomed to all conditions coastal and offshore.  I have 15+ years experience in bare boating, including offshore passages on monohulls/keelboats, catamarans, fore and aft, and square rig tall ships. I focus foremost on safety, sound judgment, and good "situational awareness" but I do so in a relaxed, fun atmosphere with a sense of humor. I would love to teach you anything from the basic physics of sailing to the rebuilding of a diesel engine to the intricacies of a sextant (celestial navigation), or just how to dismantle a clogged marine head! Yes, I will draw it all out on a whiteboard! I will gladly let you run the boat under my supervision, but if you feel lazy I'm also there to pick up the slack. Supposedly a decent cook, I have done leg of lamb, baby back ribs, and a 20 lb turkey on prior voyages.  By day I am a surgeon (that can come in handy god forbid) have managed to clear my schedule for MORE SAILING!  Finally I make a damn good Pain Killer, am SCUBA certified and also an instrument rated pilot (so navigation is perhaps my strongest suit.) I generally chose catamarans despite my very "traditional" roots: as I sail them more I realize they are simply superior design, comfort, and technology. The physics dictate it. But I'm sure I'll get a lot of feedback" for that remark. So let's talk!  Email me at wcn9001 "at" nyp.org.

Celebrating sun, sand, and birthday presents to ourselves, I can't wait to go island hopping. There's nothing quite like taking a ton of New Yorkers out of the winter cold, and giving them blue water and warm breezes. Hopefully the locals won't be too startled.  Get your bikinis and sunblock on sale now! I'm looking forward to the dead of winter!

23. "Jester" - SOLD OUT!!
403 Monohull Footloose - $1,390 per person
1. Skipper - Mike Revier
2. Sofia Carangelo
3. Michael Lee
4. Anthony Sneag
5. Carolina Larsson
6. Anja Soderstrom

This will be my second Caribbean Regatta and my first as a skipper.  But I've been around boats constantly, gunk-holing my own sailboat on weekends and overseeing the sailing club maintenance operations during the week.  So we will be ready for anything that happens during the trip!  My team finished second in the dinghy race last year so this year, we are looking for victory.

24. "One Luff" - SOLD OUT!!
Moorings exclusive 41.3 monohull (3 cabins, 6 people), entry fee = $1,690
1. Skipper - Doug Bell
2. Kevin P. Norton (Basic Coastal Cruising)
3. Karen Norton
4. William Grant
5. Stephanie Armstrong
6. Bernhard Seefeld

Over the past two years in the MSC, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed helping people learn the basics. Some reviews: “Great instructor! …Amazingly patient…very thorough… a pleasure to be around; a gentleman...straight forward and clear…ultra professional, no-nonsense, incredibly informed…a great teacher…very patient…can communicate essential aspects of sailing very efficiently…very thorough—very patient as well…everybody learned everything…great spirit from the whole team!...would highly recommend the experience…”  In the coming weeks, the crew of One Luff will be meeting up to practice cooking and dining together in small space, and to decide our per-capita lime tonnage. When we set sail in the BVI, having a small crew will assure everybody gets lots of practice safely driving the boat, trimming the sails and saluting each other. There will be snorkeling. I’ll arrange sunsets. One Luff! Avast me at dbell@belladvertising.com or 212-255-8500.

25. “Latitude”
473 Monohull Footloose - $1,490 per person
1. Skipper – Richard Jesaitis
2. Fred Knoll (Basic Coastal Cruising)
3. Liviu Niculescu (Bareboat Chartering)
4. Dan Eschenasy
5. Sam Fold
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The BVI’s: great adventure, breathtaking scenery, crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, constant trade winds and sunshine – a sailor’s paradise. If you like cruising, racing, snorkeling, cooking, great food, good music, dancing, and generally having a fantastic time, “Latitude” is the vessel for you. You’ll enjoy new friendships and become part of a closely knit team. If you’re a bit serious about increasing your sailing skills, you can fulfill the ASA certification requirements for Coastal Cruising or Bareboat Chartering and increase knowledge of weather prediction and coastal navigation. Richard is a passionate lover of most things fun, an ASA sailing instructor, MSC skipper, Blue Water Society member, and has logged over 300 days sailing and racing in US coastal waters, offshore, and in the Caribbean in the past four years. For additional information email rjesaitis AT aol.com.